RISK ASSESSMENT Coronavirus (COVID-19) RA_COVI… · The risk assessment templates are intended as a starting point to consider the steps you may need to take to control the risks

RISK ASSESSMENT Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The risk assessment templates are intended as a starting point to consider the steps you may need to take to control the risks. It is unlikely that they will be appropriate for each individual school and they should therefore be adapted for your own specific circumstances. The manager/Head must develop them taking into account individual requirements and using any specific manufactures guidelines/instructions.

ACTIVITY: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread and Government Advice (REVISION 2) – 22 May 2020 (Page 1 of 48)

DATE OF ASSESSMENT 27.05.2020

ESTABLISHMENT/SCHOOL Jarrow School Field Terrace Jarrow NE32 5PR 0191 428 3200 [email protected]

SECTION/TEAM All

WHO MIGHT BE HARMED? Employees, pupils, trainees, students and visitors

Staff (max 30 per day) Students (max 55 per day)

HOW MANY ARE AFFECTED? 85+

Follows the steps to admitting more pupils (currently school has been open to key worker and vulnerable students on average 13 per

day, and staff on rota/as directed by HT during lockdown period).

This document has been produced in conjunction with all Government guidance.

All risk has been assessed to minimise the spread of the virus as far as possible.

The risk assessment cannot guarantee safety of pupils and staff but if followed will mitigate risk as far as possible.

It is staff members’ responsibility to read and understand this document and implement the measures described.

It is staff member’s responsibility to ensure that pupils adhere to all social distancing (SD) measures.

ACTIVITY: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spread and Government Advice (Page 2 of 50)


HAZARDS (including

inadequate / lack of

arrangements)

EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES if in place

. if not

IF '' STATE THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN WITH TIMESCALES OR INDICATE ANY ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES

RESIDUAL RISK RATING High, Medium,

Low

This Risk Assessment sets out the decisions taken and measures put in place to prepare for the phased re-opening of the school and ensure the school continues to operate in a safe way. Existing policies and guidance continue to apply alongside the actions within this document, including but not limited to:

Health and Safety Policy First Aid Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy CYP Response Plan DFE Guidance relating to COVID19 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013 First Aid Regulations 1981 The Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 Public Health England (PHE) (2017) ‘Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities’

Planning processes



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Premises and equipment, water, etc. not maintained to statutory requirements

Premises and utilities have been health and safety checked and building is compliant; Water treatments Fire alarm testing Repairs PAT testing Fridges and freezers Boiler/heating and ventilation servicing Cleaning; Capacity of cleaning staff is adequate to enable enhanced

cleaning regime. Adequate cleaning supplies and facilities around the

school are in place. Arrangements for longer-term continual supplies are in

place. Sufficient time is available for the enhanced cleaning

regime to take place

Yes

Building maintained by PFI Company OCS

Cleaning maintained and cleaned by

PFI Company OCS. Cleaning staff on site during the day to enable enhanced cleaning regime

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Other: Internet services Any other statutory inspections Insurance covers reopening arrangements

Yes

School responsibility for internal IT service

STMBC/HT

Low


Fire Risk Assessment and evacuation procedures reviewed and disseminated to all staff.

Yes

Please see Appendix 10 COVID-19 fire assembly plan. Fire procedure: During this period, class teaching staff

will follow normal school fire plan. Class teacher will exit classroom,

escort their 8 students to the MUGA (normal assembly area).

Upper level to use allocated stairs as indicated on Appendix 5.

Lower level to use separate double doors into main dining atrium;

(Rm 1.44 left double doors) (Rm 1.40 right double doors) Reception staff to follow normal fire

plan. HT to act as Fire Warden, co-ordinate

relief/assistance from TWFS is necessary (no automatic response).

Phone 999 asking for FIRE SERIVCE.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Risk of coronavirus infection spreading to children and staff due to inadequate infection control procedure

Lead/Head teacher to regularly check the latest government advice for schools and to ensure the advice is shared and followed. See links for latest advice - Actions for education & childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020.

Yes HT receives daily updates from DfE

HT reads info within the updates and actions where necessary.

HT will share information when/as necessary.

HT ensures all government guidelines have been taken into account when assessing the school for risk and for agreeing new building layout.

Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020





HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Teachers share key information about hygiene daily. HT/DHT and school staff to remind children at the start of the day. Resources are ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ poster and handwashing video and e-Bug resources to teach pupils about hygiene – information posters are displayed around the school and in every classroom. Pupils, students, staff and visitors should wash their hands: ● before leaving home ● on arrival at school ● after using the toilet ● after breaks and sporting activities ● before food preparation ● before eating any food, including snacks ● before leaving school ● Soap and water is more effective than using

sanitisers

Yes

● Government/NHS hygiene posters located around school Appendix 17 Appendix 18 Appendix 19

● Wash hands signage adjacent to all hand soap dispensers.

● Public Health England educational guidance poster to be displayed around school Appendix 34

● Further advice available in staff and student guide/help sheet Appendix 14 Appendix 15

■ Handwashing routine information

Appendix 18 Appendix 19 ● Additional support staff will be on duty

on both upper and lower levels to ensure handwashing is taking place. Appendix 14 Appendix 15 Appendix 17 Appendix 19

Low

https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


● Minimise contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend childcare settings, schools or colleges

● follow the COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings guidance

● Ensure that sufficient handwashing facilities are available.

Yes

Letter to parent/carers – information/advice/guidance on good practice with pupils at home and to encourage the continuation of this behaviour at school.

Letter on school website/social media page.

Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings




HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Where a sink is not nearby, provide hand sanitiser in classrooms.

Other learning environments such as surfaces that

children and young people may touch, such as toys, books, desks, chairs, doors, sinks, toilets, light switches, bannisters, should be cleaned more regularly than normal.

Staff contact areas; photocopiers/printers Ambience of classrooms (ventilation/lighting)

Yes

Toilet and hand washing facilities located on both upper and lower zones as identified in Appendix 4 Appendix 5

Hand sanitiser is in staff tool kit Appendix 16

All items (where possible) have been removed from the teaching rooms.

Touch points access minimised. Any lost property items left at end of

school day, see guidance Appendix 14

Hand sanitiser located in LRC (photocopier area) and main reception/office (no other printer/copiers to be used).

All classrooms have opening

windows (window pole provided in every room), orbital (portable) fans to allow fresh air to circulate Appendix 33a. The use of door stops accepted by TWFS during CV-19.

OCS will deep clean rooms used fully every day.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Ensure that all adults and children: Frequently wash their hands with soap and water for 20

seconds and dry thoroughly. Clean their hands-on arrival at the setting, before and

after eating, and after sneezing or coughing Are encouraged not to touch their mouth, eyes and nose Use a tissue or elbow to cough or sneeze and use bins for

tissue waste (‘catch it, bin it, kill it’) Ensure that help is available for children and young people who have trouble cleaning their hands independently; ● Ensure that bins for tissues are emptied throughout the

day. ● Where possible, all spaces should be well ventilated using

natural ventilation (opening windows) or ventilation units. ● Prop doors open, where safe to do so (bearing in mind fire

safety and safeguarding), to limit use of door handles and aid ventilation

There is a dedicated helpline number for education and

children’s social care related queries for anyone working in early years through to universities, plus parents - 0800 046 8687 – 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) or 10am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)

Yes

● Further advice available in staff and student guide/help sheet Appendix 14 Appendix 15

● Handwashing routine information Appendix 18 Appendix 19

● Additional support staff will be on duty on both upper and lower levels to ensure handwashing is taking place. Appendix 14 Appendix 19

Tissues in staff tool kit Appendix 16 ● OCS cleaning staff on duty. Advise

VS/ help desk when necessary. All classrooms have opening

windows (window pole provided in every room), orbital (portable) fans to allow fresh air to circulate Appendix 33a. The use of door stops accepted by TWFS during CV-19.

Make information available to those in

need.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Child/Adult is unwell and it is believed that they have been exposed to COVID-19.

If anyone develops coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms of coronavirus in an education setting they must be sent home and advised to follow the staying at home guidance.

● If an unwell person is awaiting collection, they should be moved, if possible, to a room where they can be isolated behind a closed door. Depending on the age of the child and with appropriate adult supervision if required.

● Ideally, a window should be opened for ventilation. If it is not possible to isolate them, move them to an area which is at least 2 metres away from other people.

● Call NHS 111 and parent (if child) or relative (if adult) and explain reasons for suspicions of exposure and ask for the parent to come to school. Call 999 if they are seriously ill or life is at risk. Do not visit the GP, pharmacy, urgent care.

● If a member of staff has helped someone who was taken unwell with symptoms of coronavirus, they do not need to go home unless they develop symptoms themselves. They should wash their hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who is unwell. Cleaning the area with normal household disinfectant after someone with symptoms has left will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people. You can find guidance on cleaning in non-healthcare settings;-

● guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Yes

● Public Health England educational guidance poster to be displayed around school, school website and social media. Appendix 34

● Symptom advice shared on social

media. “Do not attend …” to be included in letter to parent/carers.

Reception meeting room Rm 1.12 will

be used to accommodate any unwell person. Appendix 24

Spare reception 104 will be used to

verbally communicate with unwell person, keeping reception 101 free to communicate with external agencies.

Facilities in room: - ● Tool kit containing: - o Arm pit digital thermometer o Tissues o Water o Gloves o PPE (for use when exiting room) o Comfortable seating. o Orbital (portable) fan. o Bin

Med

Child/Adult is ● If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be Yes ● Access toilet Rm 1.17 located in Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

unwell and it is believed that they have been exposed to COVID-19.

collected, they should use a separate bathroom if possible. The bathroom should be cleaned and disinfected using standard cleaning products before being used by anyone else.

reception area will be used for unwell person.

Rm 1.17 to be on lockdown following use.

OCS to be contacted for deep clean following use.

Child/Adult is unwell and it is believed that they have been exposed to COVID-19.

● PPE should be worn by staff caring for the unwell person while they await collection if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained (such as for a very young child or a child with complex needs).

Yes

STMBC has issued school with procedures and PPE to be used if dealing with an incident of this nature.

PPE located in: - o HT Office Rm 2.28 o VS First Aid Room Rm 1.13

indicated on map Appendix 24 (including portable first aid/PPE trolley box) Appendix 25

Follow the PPE use/removal

guidance provided following link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-use-for-non-aerosol-generating-procedures

Ensure user of PPE is aware of video guide: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GncQ_ed-9w&feature=youtu.be

Med

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-use-for-non-aerosol-generating-procedures




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GncQ_ed-9w&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GncQ_ed-9w&feature=youtu.be



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Follow up guidance;

Public Health England / Health Protection Agency No restrictions or special control measures are required

while laboratory test results for COVID-19 are awaited.

No need to close the setting or send other learners or staff home. (The above may change on a daily basis and therefore you must contact Public Health for further advice).

Public Health England Protection Team will;

o Make an assessment of each childcare setting

o Give advice on the management of pupils or

students and staff will be based on this assessment.

o Contact the patient directly to advise on isolation

and identifying other contacts.

o If there is a confirmed case, a risk assessment will be undertaken by the educational establishment with advice from the local Health Protection Team. In most cases, closure of the childcare or education setting will be unnecessary but this will be a local decision based on various factors such as establishment size and pupil mixing.

Yes

As per government rules to obtain a CV-19 test.

Person with symptoms - Parent MUST organise a test Positive result = 14 days isolation

AND all other people in their bubble & other people they have been in contact with (e.g. transport provider) to obtain a test.

Negative result = proof to be given to

school before anyone in the bubble is allowed to return to school.

Rest of people in class: Sent home with recommendation of

having a test. If above person comes back positive -

they MUST have test and follow Public Health guidelines - 14 days isolation.

If above person comes back negative

- they can return to school



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

What happens if there is a confirmed case of coronavirus in a setting

When a child, young person or staff member develops symptoms compatible with coronavirus: - Where the child, young person or staff member tests negative. Where the child, young person or staff member tests positive.

Yes

Test Track Trace

They should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 7 days.

Their fellow household members

should self-isolate for 14 days

All staff and students who are attending an education or childcare setting will have access to a test if they display symptoms of coronavirus, and are encouraged to get tested in this scenario

They can return to their setting and

the fellow household members can end their self-isolation.

The rest of their class or group

within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

The other household members of

that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms.

Low/Med



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

As part of the national test and trace programme, if other cases are detected within the cohort or in the wider setting, Public Health England’s local health protection teams will conduct a rapid investigation and will advise schools and other settings on the most appropriate action to take.

Yes

In some cases, a larger number of other children/young people may be asked to self-isolate at home as a precautionary measure – perhaps the whole class, site or year group.

Where settings are observing

guidance on infection prevention and control, which will reduce risk of transmission, closure of the whole setting will not generally be necessary.



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Managing medical conditions/ Lack of first aid provision due to staff shortages

Follow school medication policy. Risk assess the current provision – the staff and pupils medical conditions need to be taken into consideration, e.g. diabetes, allergies and the use of epi-pens, how far you are away from an A&E, etc. Where applicable you will need to ensure at least one person who has a full first aid (FFAW) certificate to be on the premises. You may be able to link up with other schools near to you to share first aid provision. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2/early-years-foundation-stage-coronavirus-disapplications

Yes

Parent/carer to ensure all medication is in school prior to their child returning. HT will not allow any person to enter school without this being in place. Additional procedures during CV-19: - Parent/carer to ensure sufficient

medication held in school. No medication will be handed in/back

at beginning/end of school day. Students to bring own drinking bottle

to take medication. Wash hands before and after

administration. Staff to wear gloves and face shields

to be worn during administering medication.

All areas used during this process must be cleaned by staff member administering medication.

One person with FFAW certificate will be on site at all times when students/school staff are present.

Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2/early-years-foundation-stage-coronavirus-disapplications





HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Toilet facilities Cleaning of student toilet facilities Cleaning of staff toilet facilities

Yes Yes Yes

Staff to only use normal staff toilets located: -

Male; upper level 2.43 (male) Female; upper level 2.08 (female) Inclusive/Access; Music / Performing

Arts Department Lower level. Year 10 allocated

facilities See Appendix 4 Upper level Year 10 allocated

facilities See Appendix 5 Lower level KW/vulnerable students

allocated facilities Appendix 6 Upper level KW/vulnerable students

allocated facilities Appendix 7 OCS to be contacted. ● Support staff to monitor cubical

usage. ● Support staff to stick DO NOT USE

poster on door ● CV-19 Appendix 35. to be cleaned

notice on door. ● Support staff to contact reception

101 to arrange for OCS cleaner to clean that area as soon as possible.

● Staff to take Appendix 35 sign and place on door following use.

.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Lift facilities Yes

Only lift in operation during CV-19 is located at main reception.

To be single user at all times.

(caution to be taken unaccompanied student)

Staff to observe lift in operation

(reception lift) to ensure user alights lift on upper level.

User to obtain the attention of reception staff, before lift use.

Reception staff to observe lift in

operation and ensure user exits at ground level.

Lift control panel to be sanitised

following every use. Reception staff to inform VS/OCS of usage/cleaning needs.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Risk of coronavirus infection spreading staff/students and visitors

Clinically extremely vulnerable individuals are advised not to work outside the home. We are strongly advising people, including education staff, who are clinically extremely vulnerable (those with serious underlying health conditions which put them at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus and have been advised by their clinician or through a letter) to rigorously follow shielding measures in order to keep themselves safe. Read COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable Clinically vulnerable individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness (for example, people with some pre-existing conditions as set out in the staying-at-home-and-away-from-others have been advised to take extra care in observing social distancing and should work from home where possible. Education and childcare settings should endeavour to support this, for example by asking staff to support remote education, carry out lesson planning or other roles which can be done from home. If clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable) individuals cannot work from home, they should be offered the safest available on-site roles, staying 2 metres away from others wherever possible, although the individual may choose to take on a role that does not allow for this distance if they prefer to do so. If they have to spend time within 2 metres of other people,

Yes

● HT will follow all advice given by Government and LA HR on who can return to work and who should remain at home.

● Staff rota in place - all staff aware of

when they are expected to work in the school building.

● All staff have been informed that if

they wish to attend school building and they are not on the rota that day, they must seek permission from HT before doing so.

● Remote working will be completed

where possible. ● Contact has been made with staff

who cannot work during this period due to health concerns. Staff to keep HT up to date as appropriate.

● Where shielding is required, copy of

government letter presented and are not expected to work in school building. Staff members to keep HT up to date with developments.

Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others




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Low

settings must carefully assess and discuss with them whether this involves an acceptable level of risk.

● Pregnant staff members - not to work in school - will work at home.

● Other staff members with vulnerable

health concerns have been encouraged to work at home where this is available.

● If working on school premises, SD

must be adhered to. PPE and cleaning products available to all.

School student community (excluding

KW/vulnerable students in school) are currently working on work packs issued by school and online resources/virtual lessons.

● RA and plan to be shared with all

school staff. ● All staff have a professional

responsibility to read this document. ● School will presume all staff accept

plan and are willing to follow.

● If a staff member does not agree with any part of the RA/plan, they are to email the HT with their concerns. These concerns will be discussed



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

and a response given as soon as possible.

Staff have been and will continue to

be given opportunity to raise any concerns they have around their safety through the HT/Trade Union Representatives.

● All affected staff members have been

kept up to date with developments and have spoken to HT.

HT will provide regular updates to

staff and parent/carers. The “Good to Talk” section on the VLE will be updated to include COVID-19 help advice and guidance along with other advice agencies.



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


If a child, young person or a member of staff lives with someone who is clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable), including those who are pregnant, they can attend their education or childcare setting. If a child, young person or staff member lives in a household with someone who is extremely clinically vulnerable, as set out in the COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable guidance, it is advised they only attend an education or childcare setting if stringent social distancing can be adhered to and, in the case of children, they are able to understand and follow those instructions. This may not be possible for very young children and older children without the capacity to adhere to the instructions on social distancing. If stringent social distancing cannot be adhered to, we do not expect those individuals to attend. They should be supported to learn or work at home.

Yes

Any parent/carer can contact school should their household circumstances change. If they have been: -

Asked to return to work - and they

need a place at school for their child due to childcare issues.

Any parent/carer asking for a place for their child, the HT will: -

Ensure the pupil is risk assessed,

taking into account any health issues within their family at present before offering a school place.

Pupils not offered a place will be: -

Encouraged to continue learning

from home with work packs and online resources provided by school.

Safeguarding: - All safeguarding concerns will

continue to be reported to the relevant school staff (LL/KC).

Low





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arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Our new school plan; entering school: - Those attending by HT invitation/instruction:

Staff Key Students Year 10 students directed by HT

Attendance:

HT will note names of those attending for LA/Government form and this will form the emergency evacuation register.

o Copies to be given to: -

Reception Kitchen (for lunch purposes)

HT will ask staff and students if they wish to have a hot lunch or if they have brought own packed lunch (ensure packaging is fully disposable). This information to be forwarded to kitchen staff as soon as possible.

Yes

● All staff must enter via the main entrance.

● All staff must have forehead temperature checks completed and hands sanitised before entering the main building Appendix 1

KW/vulnerable students to enter building via the student entrance forehead temperature checks and hand sanitising to take place before entering the main building Appendix 3

● Year 10 (Group A) to arrive at allocated time via the main reception entrance, forehead temperature checks and hand sanitising to take place before entering the main building Appendix 1

● Year 10 (Group A/B) to be escorted to classroom identified on Appendix 7 Appendix 8

Essential visitors only. Parent/carers/visitors are to be

discouraged. We accept some visitors may be necessary; only if invited/instructed by HT.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Our new school plan; exiting school: - Those attending;

Staff directed by HT Key Students Year 10 students directed by HT

Yes

All staff must escort students to their relevant exits Appendix 14

KW/vulnerable students to be escorted to their allocated toilets and ensure handwashing taking place before exiting the building via the student entrance/exit Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9

● Year 10 (Group A) to be escorted to

their allocated toilets and ensure handwashing taking place before exiting the building via the main entrance/exit. Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Yes

● Year 10 (Group A/B) to be escorted to their allocated toilets and ensure handwashing taking place before exiting the building via the main entrance/exit. Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9

● Staff to return to classrooms, ensure no lost property is left behind and follow guidance as per Appendix 14

Low



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arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Stationery / IT equipment Yes

● Pens and other equipment must not be shared.

● Students encouraged to bring own stationery equipment. Where this is not possible school will provide pen/pencil Appendix 16

● Guide help sheets available for staff and students Appendix 14 Appendix 15

● Use of electronic equipment; iPad/Laptop trolley facilities will be available for individual student use during school day.

● Electrical equipment to be sanitised

Appendix 16 before returning to docking station/trolley.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Rest breaks

Movement of students during break/lunches Supervision Areas used Cleaning afterwards

Yes

LSA Support staff to provide cover during the staggered break and lunch periods while staff obtain rest/lunch.

Break times as follows (student entrance area to be used): Door handles to be cleaned before and after every group.

KW/Vulnerable students 10.30am -10.40am

Year 10 (Group A) 10.45am - 10.55am

Year 10 (Group B) 11am – 11.10am Students to be escorted by teaching staff/LSAs to toilets/outside areas ensuring SD is adhered to. Students to return promptly to lessons escorted by LSAs/senior staff to ensure no crossover with other students

Low



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arrangements)


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Low


Dining / Lunch set up/plan

Yes

Lunch times as follows with students escorted to the dining area by teaching and support staff to ensure no cross over with other groups of students (also ensuring SD is adhered to)

Year 10 (Group A) 11.50am – 12.15pm

KW/vulnerable students 12.25pm – 12.50pm

Year 10 (Group B) 1.05pm – 1.30pm

Dining area set up to follow social distancing guidelines Appendix 13

Staff/LSA to supervise handwashing and then escort their students to dining areas when instructed by HT (times as above) Appendix 14 Appendix 15 Appendix 16 Appendix 17 Appendix 18 Appendix 19.

Students to line up along the white wall opposite the Technogym (as per usual). Vinyl floor markings in place to ensure SD.

Low



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arrangements)


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Low


Yes

Hand sanitising stations at entrance to servery. Signage Appendix 12 advising students to sanitise hands before collecting their tray.

Students to stand on SD markings;

advise catering staff of their lunch option and collect from the “COLLECTION AREA”.

Cashless lunch system in operation.

Parent/cares must online top up

lunch accounts using ParentPay (top up machines in school will be out of service).

Low


Packed lunches Yes

Students must still follow the above plan.

Dining area set up to follow social

distancing guidelines Appendix 3

Staff/LSA to supervise

Low



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Low

handwashing and then escort their students to dining areas when instructed by HT.

Students to line up along the white wall opposite the Technogym (as per usual). Vinyl floor markings in place to ensure SD.

Hand sanitising stations at

entrance to servery. Signage Appendix 12 advising students to sanitise hands before collecting their tray.

Packed lunch can then be placed

on the tray, taken to dining table and consumed.

All packaging to be disposed of in

bins as shown on Appendix 3

HT to ensure all staff and students are aware that the use of plastic lunch boxes is NOT permitted



HAZARDS (including


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🗶 if not



Low

during CV-19 period. All food wrapping must be disposable.



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Low


Dining tables and layout Yes

12 large oval dining tables have been situated in the dining area observing SD rules Appendix 2 Placemats to ensure SD takes place Appendix 11 Separate staff tables allocated for: - Those wishing to enjoy a hot lunch from school kitchen. Separate tables arranged for catering staff and school staff. Staffroom: - This will be available for use see

Appendix 37 Appendix 38 Staff to inform OCS/Help desk if area

has been used, so it can be cleaned as soon as possible

SD markers will be in place along the sink and microwave area.

Some soft seating will be available. All waste to be disposed of in

identified litter bin. Staff to be informed use of plastic

lunch boxes are not permitted. All

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

food wrapping must be disposable.


Lunch waste/tray disposal Yes

Two yellow wheelie bins and one tray trolley will be available. This will ensure controlled usage Appendix 2 Lunch time supervisor to ensure all

adhere to SD regulations. Vinyl floor marked area. ALL packed lunch packaging to be

disposed of. Lunchtime supervisors to ensure no

packed lunch boxes enter dining area.

Report any issues to HT.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Cleaning of dining area.

Cleaning procedures. PPE.

Yes

Lunchtime supervisors have received refresher training and have a printed copy of the “3 Step” cleaning process (see appendix 30).

Staff available for work have signed a training log Appendix 31

STMBC school kitchen have set up a lunch time supervisor cleaning trolley Appendix 32

This contains: -

o 3 step rule guide o Plan of dining area (where to situate

placemats) o Blue roll o T003 kitchen cleaner and sanitiser

spray o Bin bags for disposal of used blue

roll o Placemats o Lunch time supervisors to wear PPE

consisting of gloves and red vinyl apron, which is to be sanitised at end of lunch period using T003 spray and 3 step rule.

o Apron and gloves to be stored on trolley (staff to advise of any latex allergies).

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


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Low

Risk of coronavirus infection spreading due to large class sizes and reduced space

Classrooms / Keep cohorts together where possible and ensure:

Children and young people are in the same small groups at all times each day, and different groups are not mixed during the day, or on subsequent days

The same teacher(s) and other staff are assigned to

each group and, as far as possible, these stay the same during the day and on subsequent days, (secondary and college settings there will be some subject specialist rotation of staff)

Wherever possible children and young people use the same classroom or area of a setting throughout the day, with a thorough cleaning of the rooms at the end of the day.

In schools and colleges, you may want to consider seating students at the same desk each day if they attend on consecutive days

Yes

Classrooms identified and made ready for use are: - Lower level.

Year 10 allocated Rm 1.44 136 Rm 1.40 131 Appendix 4

Upper level. Year 10 allocated

Rm 1.44 234 Rm 1.40 237 Appendix 5

Lower level. Key students allocated

Rm 1.68 116 Rm 1.72 117 Appendix 6

Upper level. Key students allocated

Rm 2.21 229 Rm 2.22 225 Appendix 7

Lower level Key student allocated facilities Appendix 6

Upper level Key student allocated facilities Appendix 7

Also see Appendix 13 Appendix 33 Appendix 33a Appendix 33b Appendix 33c Appendix 33d

Low



HAZARDS (including


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Low


Classroom layout / Secondary schools and colleges, the same principle of halving classes will normally apply:

It is also sensible to rearrange classrooms and workshops with sitting positions 2 metres apart.

Where very small classes might result from halving, it

would be acceptable to have more than half in a class, provided the space has been rearranged.

Support staff may be drawn on in the event there are

teacher shortages, working under the direction of other teachers in the setting.

Yes

Identified rooms (as per page 34) have been set up with: -

1 teacher desk/work space 8 student desks with workstation,

place setting mat in place All other resources have been removed as best as possible to reduce touch surface contact. See photographs of sample classroom; Appendix 13 Appendix 33 Appendix 33a Appendix 33b Appendix 33c Appendix 33d

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


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Low


Offices/rooms in use non-teaching All other classrooms will remain LOCKED. OCS to ensure only rooms identified in plan to be unlocked (unless instructed by HT).

Yes

Lower level: - Reception

F Young/T Skinner/J Linley Main office

Rm 1.10 - D Evans Reception meeting room

Rm 1.12 - Rest (isolation) room Medical room

Rm 1.13 - V Stonehouse Main office

Rm 1.05 - M Carroll Assistant Head Teacher

Rm 1.14 - L Lobban LRC/Reprographics area

Open to all staff in attendance

Low



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Low


Yes

Upper level: - Head Teacher office

Rm 2.28 - J Gillies Heads PA office

Rm 2.42 - Y Weightman IT Support

Rm 2.13 – I Brown/H Hall Staffroom

Rm 2.07

Low


Reception area Yes

This is a no entry zone for staff other than the HT/admin staff (JG/DE/FY/TS/JL/VS/YW). Any member of staff wishing to obtain/hand anything to/from reception, staff will be requested to use the drop box. No cold water will be available from reception, staff are requested to use the staff room to refill any water bottles Appendix 27

Low

Risk of coronavirus infection

Water Yes

It is extremely important to remain hydrated; staff and students will be

Low



HAZARDS (including


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Low

spreading due to large class sizes and reduced space

advised to bring a drink bottle (at least 1litre). Where this is not possible, a small

bottle of water and cups are in staff tool kit Appendix 16

Students will not be permitted to

leave the classroom for a drink. Water is available for staff, from the

staff room ONLY (other than in own office).



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Low


First aid Yes

VS will be the only responding first aider. PPE will be worn by VS when dealing with first aid at all times. Location of first aid room and equipment Appendix 24. This area is marked with vinyl floor stickers. CPR advice during VC-19 Appendix 25. Portable first aid box including PPE located in Rm 1.13. PPE provided by STMBC: -

o Hand sanitiser o Apron o Surgical face mask o Eye protection o Gloves

Users to follow PPE guide Appendix 26a Appendix 26b

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


School opening on larger scale. Sanitising “staffed” stations This plan will be discussed should school look to open to further identified groups. HT to put model plan together when this situation arises.

Yes

When school opens on a larger scale (more classrooms than currently identified in CV-19 May RA/Plan). There will be 10 staffed sanitising stations as detailed in Appendix 20 Appendix 21 Appendix 22 Notices advising building users of this area will be on display Appendix 23

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Reduce mixing within education or childcare setting by: ● Considering one-way circulation, or place a divider

down the middle of the corridor to keep groups apart as they move through the setting where spaces are accessed by corridors

Staggering breaks to ensure that any corridors or circulation routes used have a limited number of pupils using them.

● Staggering lunch breaks - children and young people should clean their hands beforehand and enter in the groups they are already in, groups should be kept apart as much as possible and tables should be cleaned between each group.

● ensuring that toilets do not become crowded by limiting

the number of children or young people who use the toilet facilities at one time.

Noting that some children and young people will need additional support to follow these measures (for example, routes round school marked in braille or with other meaningful symbols)

Yes

One-way system already in place at Jarrow School Appendix 28 Appendix 29

Staggered start/end times in operation.

Staggered breaks/ lunch times in operation.

HT will advise class teacher on allocated time

Staggered break times will avoid congestions in/around toilets.

Learning support staff available to supervise toilet breaks.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Use outside space: ● Exercise and breaks.

● Outdoor education, where possible, as this can limit

transmission and more easily allow for distance between children and staff.

● Outdoor equipment should not be used unless the setting is

able to ensure that it is appropriately cleaned between groups of children and young people using it, and that multiple groups do not use it simultaneously. Read COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings

Yes

Post 11 unit to use their outside play area. Hands then to be washed on entry back into the building. Same students to use this every day. Door handles to be cleaned. Mainstream students to use student entrance yard at break time (staggered times). Hands to be washed on entry back into the building. Door handles to be cleaned after each small group. Staff/LSA to supervise handwashing and following outside exercise Appendix 14 Appendix 15 Appendix 16 Appendix 17 Appendix 18 Appendix 19

Low/Med





HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low


Consideration has been given to what activity is more difficult/ not possible to be undertaken with social distancing in place? Each activity should be risk assessed and should not be run unless the risks can be mitigated ● PE ● Practical science lessons ● Design Technology/ Food Technology

Yes

Current plan is to support and consolidate students independent home learning (No additional risk assessments/PPE required under the current plan).

● No new learning will take place. Therefore, no practical lessons will be planned.

● There will be a revised two-week

timetable followed in which students will cover all of their examinable subjects over the two weeks i.e. 10 hours of learning. This will consist of 2 hours each of English, maths and science, one of humanities (history/geography) and one hour of each of the three remaining options. Although students may not always have ‘their’ teacher, they will have a subject specialist either in the classroom or face to face via Microsoft Teams extract from Appendix 36

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Poor Psychological / Staff / Pupil Wellbeing – due to personal, workload, returning to school issues, etc.

Approach to support wellbeing, mental health and resilience in place, including bereavement support.

How staff are supported to follow this within their own

situations and that of pupils and colleagues is clear.

covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing

Yes

● Better Health at Work advocates (AC/JI/PL/AM/RR/VS) will include COVID-19 WELLBEING in their remit.

● BHAW coordinator AM to provide advocates sources of information (where to signpost) should any member of staff need advice and guidance.

(This is in planning stages due to return of AM following maternity leave)

Low

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19




HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Risk of coronavirus infection spreading due to use of transport

Adjust transport arrangements where necessary including: ● Encourage parents and children and young people to walk

or cycle to their education setting where possible. ● Make sure schools, parents and young people follow

the Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers when planning their travel.

● Ensure that transport arrangements cater for any changes to start and finish times.

● Make sure transport providers do not work if they or a member of their household are displaying any symptoms of coronavirus.

● Ensure transport providers, as far as possible, follow hygiene rules and try to keep distance from their passengers.

● Take appropriate actions to reduce risk if hygiene rules and social distancing is not possible, for example when transporting children and young people with complex needs who need support to access the vehicle or fasten seatbelts.

Yes

Students will be able to cycle to school; bike racks available at front of school for Year 10 students and at student entrance for KW/vulnerable students Appendix 1 Appendix 2

Due to the added levels of bike

crime, cyclists are encouraged to lock their bike up. Where this not possible, school has several bike locks available for staff and students to use when on premises (bike left at own risk).

Post 11 students will receive

STMBC contracted transport to and from school. They are to follow STMBC guidance during COVID-19.

HT to provide information to

transport contractor on drop off/pick up times.

Low

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers




HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

LAs or transport providers could consider the following: ● guidance or training for school transport colleagues ● substituting smaller vehicles with larger ones, or running 2

vehicles rather than one, where possible, to reduce the number of passengers per vehicle and increase the amount of space between passengers

● cordoning off seats and eliminating face-to-face seating, where vehicle capacity allows, to help passengers spread out

● communicating revised travel plans clearly to contractors, local authorities and parents where appropriate (for instance, to agree pick-up and drop-off times).

Yes

No school transport will be used,

unless directed by HT. Should school transport be used,

this will then be on “lockdown” for at least 72 hrs before being cleaned.

Low

Transport wellbeing

Staff who would normally use public transport/car share.

Yes

Guidance is to avoid public transport however, small number of staff rely on metro/bus. STMBC offers a cycle to work scheme Appendix 35 HT will share information with staff.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Risk of coronavirus infection spreading to children and staff due to lack of PPE

The majority of staff in education settings will not require PPE beyond what they would normally need for their work, even if they are not always able to maintain a distance of 2 metres from others. PPE is only needed in a very small number of cases including: ● Children, young people and students whose care routinely

already involves the use of PPE due to their intimate care needs should continue to receive their care in the same way.

● If a child, young person or other learner becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus while in their setting and needs direct personal care until they can return home. A fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. If contact with the child or young person is necessary, then disposable gloves, a disposable apron and a fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult.

● If a risk assessment determines that there is a risk of splashing to the eyes, for example from coughing, spitting, or vomiting and staff cannot maintain a 2m distance and there is a risk of them being splashed with spit/saliva then there may be a case for PPE given we are now in sustained community transmission.

● A surgical mask should be worn and a risk assessment made over eye protection (it’s possible that this would be needed if pupil spitting). If any direct contact/care provided then disposable aprons and gloves should also be used… a face visor may be the better option.

Yes

HT has identified staff for issuing/wearing PPE (DE/FY/TS/JL/VS/YW)

Face shields (visors) will be provided by school to use when appropriate due to front of house duties.

Full PPE to be worn by (VS) when dealing with unwell person/first aid.

Low/Med

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings



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Low

● Education, childcare and children’s social care settings and providers should use their local supply chains to obtain PPE. Where this is not possible, and there is unmet urgent need for PPE in order to operate safely, they may approach their nearest local resilience forum or contact Philip Dixon [email protected] for any PPE – explain your reasoning from your RA.

Contact for further supplies if necessary.

Are there any other foreseeable hazards associated with this activity? YES / NO

List any additional control measures Staff sickness procedure: ● If any staff member is feeling unwell - they must inform HT

and Head’s PA (even if they are not on rota to attend school building).

● If the illness relates to Covid 19, if they have been in

school building during past 14 days, all people they have been in contact with must be informed and advised to get tested. These people will not be allowed into school unless they have produced a negative test result or have isolated for 14 days.

● Staff member must arrange a test and will only be allowed

back to work on production of negative result or after 14 days isolation.

● If sickness is not COVID-19 related, staff member to stay

off work until they are well. ● All staff illnesses will be added to sickness log in usual

Yes

Staff to advise HT if not feeling well via email, where this is not possible family member to do so.

Above to be adhered especially if symptoms of COVID-19.

All educational staff and families are entitled to testing. Unwell person to obtain test, and report results to HT.

Staff to report sickness to D Evans

Low/Med

mailto:[email protected]



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Low

manner. Grounds: ● Ensure grounds are kept in a safe and secure manner.

Yes

and provide supporting documentation as appropriate.

PFI company - OCS building management.

Low



HAZARDS (including


arrangements)


🗶 if not



Low

Reference Documents: Further information can be found at: Actions for education & childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020 e-Bug COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings guidance symptoms of coronavirus staying at home guidance guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19 COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable staying-at-home-and-away-from-others covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers social-distancing guidelines https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020 PPE COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection) PHE schools resources Working safely during coronavirus ASSESSED BY: (Print name) VICTORIA STONEHOUSE

SIGNED

DATE 27/05/2020

LINE MANAGER: JILL GILLIES

SIGNED

REVIEW DATE: Ongoing to ensure latest guidance is adhered to





https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19





https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19



Jarrow School

CV-19 Risk Assessment Appendices: -

1 Main entrance plan 2 Key worker/vulnerable student entrance plan 3 Dining hall 4 Ground level – Year 10 classrooms 5 Upper level – Year 10 classrooms 6 Ground level – KW/vulnerable student classrooms 7 Upper level – KW/vulnerable student classrooms 8 Lover level – Post 11 classroom 9 Lover level – Post 11 Year 10 classroom 10 CV-19 Fire assembly 11 Dining place setting 12 Dining area notice (hand sanitise then collect tray) 13 Work place setting 14 Staff guide/help sheet 15 Student guide/help sheet 16 Contents of Staff tool kit 17 HSE CV-19 protection poster (sneezing) 18 Handwashing advice notice 19 Handwashing NHS poster 20 Staff hand sanitiser zones (ground level) 21 Staff hand sanitiser zones (upper level) 22 Staff hand sanitiser zones (lower level) Post 11 Unit 23 Staff hand sanitiser zone poster 24 First aid and Rest Room (isolation room) 25 CPR guidance during COVID-19 26 STMBC PPE guidance

a) STMBC PPE guidance dealing with someone who falls ill and is displaying CV-19 symptoms. b) STMBC order of putting on/ off of PPE

27 Reception “drop box” 28 Ground level - one-way system (in place prior to CV-19) 29 Upper level - one-way system (in place prior to CV-19) 30 STMBC Kitchen 3 step cleaning process 31 Training log for 3 step cleaning 32 Lunch time supervisor cleaning trolley 33 Photographs of classroom layout

a) Photograph of classroom (from door) b) Photograph of classroom (from rear) c) Photograph of classroom (fans) d) Photograph of classroom (student desk set up)

34 Public Health England – Education guidance CV-19 35 STMBC staff cycle to work scheme 36 HT model plan for year 10 returning to school completed May 2020 37 Staffroom plan 38 Photographs of staffroom



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Appendix 13



Appendix 14

Staff Help Sheet/Guide Staff tool kit: -

Envelopes (for student work date/student name to be written and handed into VS at end of day) Box of pen Box of pencils Sheet of white stickers White property bin bags any lost property to be placed in bag

(Date; Rm No, item description to be written on sticker and handed into VS at end of day) Box of tissues Phone/electronic sanitising spray

(to be used after students have used electronic equipment at end of the day) Hand sanitiser

(to be used should a student leave classroom for the toilet) Gloves Disposable cups Bottle of water

(students do not leave for a drink) Door wedge Plain and lined paper packs

Do’s & Don’ts: -

Do not enter the reception area. Do not enter the main office area. If you need anything from your pigeon hole please ask reception staff.

They will place items in “Reception Drop Box”. Should you need to give reception anything please use the “Reception Drop Box”. Use the main staff toilets as other access toilets will be used for students during this period this (includes access toilets

in English/MFL departments). Do not consume any food in classrooms. Do not take any hot drinks into classrooms. Do not ask students to run errands around school. Do not use any printer or photocopier other than those in the LRC or main office.

Arriving at school: -

Please be aware everyone will have their forehead temperature taken. All staff to be onsite by 8.30am which gives sufficient time to allow this process to take place. Sanitise your hands following forehead temp check. Collect your staff tool kit box from JG/VS. Students will arrive at allocated times/intervals to avoid unnecessary congestion. Lunch area and main entrance are the only areas with social distancing floor markers. Lunch time seating plan is in operation, please see lunch guide/floor plan. All students to be escorted to break/lunch times ensuring social distancing is adhered to.

End of school day: -

Class to be dismissed single file, ensuring they take all belongings. Observing social distancing rules at all times. Escort your students to main entrance/exit (not student entrance/exit). Hand back in the staff tool kit box to VS. Hand in any lost property or enveloped student work.

Appendix 14



Appendix 15

Student work stations: -

One student per desk Workstation place setting will be on desk to indicate where to sit Students to bring own equipment – should this be an issue, equipment is available in staff tool kit. Students must bring own drink bottle for duration of day (at least 1litre), where this is not possible a bottle of

water and drinking cup are in staff tool kit (cup to be disposed of in bin at end of school day). Lined and plain paper will be on desk should it be needed (more in staff tool kit). Students to be advised in event of a cough or sneeze to do so in accordance with government guidelines as

below: Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin. “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it”. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze into your elbow as this catches droplets and stops them getting onto your hands.

IT equipment. All equipment will be sanitised before and after use (spay and paper towel located in staff tool kit). Same equipment throughout the day (documents to be saved on school network for home/school access).

Return of work to be marked; this should be placed in an envelope (staff tool kit). Put name, today’s date and leave on desk at end of day. (Date; Rm No, item description to be written on sticker and handed into VS at end of day)

Regular hand washing to take place in accordance with government guidelines. Hand sanitiser (bottle in staff tool kit) to be used after break, lunch and any toilet breaks. Should you require any personal hygiene items they are available from your teacher (staff tool kit).

Hand washing routine

Please ensure you wash your hands: -

before leaving home on arrival at school after using the toilet after breaks and sporting activities before food preparation before eating any food, including snacks before leaving school

Soap and water is more effective than using sanitisers

Appendix 15



Appendix 16

Staff Tool Kit

Envelopes (for student work date/student name to be written and handed into VS at end of day) Box of pen Box of pencils Sheet of white stickers White property bin bags any lost property to be placed in bag

(Date; Rm No, item description to be written on sticker and handed into VS at end of day) Box of tissues Phone/electronic sanitising spray (to be used after students have used electronic equipment at end of the day) Kitchen roll (for use when sanitising/cleaning laptops) Hand sanitiser (to be used should a student leave classroom for the toilet) Gloves Disposable cups Bottle of water (students do not leave for a drink) Door wedge Plain and lined paper packs

Appendix 16



Appendix 17



Appendix 18

Hand washing routine

Please ensure you wash your hands: -

before leaving home on arrival at school after using the toilet after breaks and sporting activities before food preparation before eating any food, including snacks before leaving school

Soap and water is more effective than using sanitisers

Appendix 18



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Appendix 20



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Appendix 24



Appendix 25

CPR advice during Covid19

Because of the heightened awareness of the possibility that the victim may have COVID-19, the Resuscitation Council UK offers this advice which should be followed:

Adult CPR advice

Recognise cardiac arrest by looking for the absence of signs of life and the absence of normal breathing. Do not listen or feel for breathing by placing your ear and cheek close to the patient’s mouth. If you are in any doubt about confirming cardiac arrest, the default position is to start chest compressions until help arrives. Do not perform rescue breaths or mouth-to-mouth ventilation; perform chest compressions only.

Make sure an ambulance is on its way. If COVID 19 is suspected, tell them when you call 999. If there is a perceived risk of infection, rescuers should place a cloth/towel over the victim’s mouth

and nose and attempt compression only CPR and early defibrillation until the ambulance (or advanced care team) arrives. Put hands together in the middle of the chest and push hard and fast.

Early use of a defibrillator significantly increases the person’s chances of survival and does not increase risk of infection.

If the rescuer has access to any form of personal protective equipment (PPE) this should be worn. After performing compression-only CPR, all rescuers should wash their hands thoroughly with

soap and water; alcohol-based hand gel is a convenient alternative. They should also seek advice from the NHS 111 coronavirus advice service or medical adviser.

COVID CPR Public Info.pdf

Pediatric advice

Pediatric cardiac arrest is unlikely to be caused by a cardiac problem and is more likely to be a respiratory one, making ventilations crucial to the child’s chances of survival. The most important thing is to act quickly to ensure the child gets the treatment they need in the critical situation.

The importance of calling an ambulance and taking immediate action cannot be stressed highly enough. If a child is not breathing normally and no actions are taken, their heart will stop and full cardiac arrest will occur. Therefore, if there is any doubt about what to do, you need to follow the statement below:

It is likely that the child/infant having a cardiac arrest will be known to you. We accept that doing rescue breaths will increase the risk of transmitting the COVID-19 virus, either to the rescuer or the child/infant. However, this risk is small compared to the risk of taking no action as this will result in certain cardiac arrest and the death of the child.

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Appendix 26a

Dear all, Information for schools on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) We have taken the decision to supply schools that are currently supporting those children of key workers with PPE. Although the national guidance around COVID-19 states that this is not necessary in a school setting we feel that PPE will benefit staff in the rare incident that a pupil falls ill and is displaying COVID-19 symptoms while on site. Therefore you will receive a small quantity of PPE including gloves, fluid repellent surgical face mask, apron and goggles. If a pupil falls ill and is displaying symptoms of a high temperature and a new continuous cough while on site then the guidance states to isolate the child in a room away from other children and staff until a parent or carer is able to collect them. If a member of staff is able to stay two metres away from the child the PPE is not needed. However, we realise that this is not always possible, especially if the child has a learning disability, is very young or is uncontrollably coughing, and needs that extra support from a member of staff. In this situation we would recommend PPE is used by the staff member. A video showing how this equipment is put on and off is available https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-use-for-non-aerosol-generating-procedures. Once the child has been collected the member of staff should carefully remove the PPE as recommended by the guidance and dispose of this in a waste bag. Depending on the situation goggles may not be needed to be worn and it is recommended that a risk assessment is carried out via the Health and Safety team. The disposable PPE needs to be left for 72 hours before being placed in the outside waste bin. A thorough clean of the area will also need to be carried out. Should you use the goggles these can be thoroughly cleaned and re-used. If you have any further questions please contact your occupational health team or school nursing team. If you use your stock of PPE this can be re-ordered by emailing Enid Fairbrother on [email protected] Please remember that social distancing should be applied as well as frequent handwashing in order to protect both children and staff. Regularly cleaning surfaces can also help to protect your staff and pupils and the guidance is available by following this link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings Please ensure you refresh yourself with the guidance which is constantly being updated https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings



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Procedures for putting on ‘donning’ on PPE

1. Clean hands with alcohol sanitiser 2. Apron 3. Surgical face mask (moulding nose piece for a good fit) 4. Eye protection 5. Gloves

Procedures for doffing “taking off” PPE

1. Remove gloves 2. Clean hands with alcohol 3. Remove apron (snapping neck, fold down – snap waist straps, fold inside itself) 4. Clean hands 5. Remove eye protection 6. Clean hands 7. Remove face mask 8. Clean hands

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Appendix 31 Training log: - Refresher on STMBC 3 step cleaning process Confirm: - I have received a refresher on the STMBC 3 step cleaning process.

Use only cleaning equipment provided by STMBC Jarrow School kitchen.

Name of staff Signature Date

J Bromiley

D Oliver

P Leighton

A Lewis

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Cycle to Work Scheme - Applicant Fact Sheet South Tyneside Council undertook a decision in September 2011 to reinstate the Cycle to Work scheme working in partnership with Cycle Scheme. South Tyneside Council will retain the right to approve employees on the Cycle to Work scheme. Cycle Scheme will provide the administrative and promotional services to applicants who have joined the scheme. A. Who can participate in the scheme? The scheme is open to employees of South Tyneside Council and Educational establishments who have not opted out of Local Authority control. South Tyneside Council has to undertake some internal checks with the payroll department to determine that:- Applicants are full time employees of South Tyneside Council; Applicants are over the age of 18; The salary sacrifice of the Cycle to Work scheme applicant does not mean that the applicant falls below the national minimum wage. It is important that all employees considering participating in the scheme should read the terms and conditions of the Hire Agreements before making any commitment to join the scheme. Please note that the Cycle to Work scheme is not in place to purchase bicycles for family and friends and any staff member who undertakes this may face disciplinary action. Investigations are proceeding as to whether staff from South Tyneside Homes are allowed to join the scheme. Please note that employees from BT South Tyneside are not entitled to join the scheme. B. What is salary sacrifice and how do participants save? Salary sacrifice occurs when an employee agrees to give up part of their salary for an agreed period (in the case of the Cycle to Work scheme this is 18 months) in exchange for a non-cash benefit, such as the loan of a bicycle and safety equipment. Please note that that the salary sacrifice may affect an employee’s pension contributions, state pension, maternity allowance or statutory sick pay. As the salary sacrifice is taken from the gross salary (before tax) rather than net pay it means the employee pays less income tax and National Insurance. Salary Sacrifice Worked Example In terms of providing an example of how the salary sacrifice may affect a potential applicant, the following worked example has been provided, please note that this is based on your quotation:- Your tax calculation Total cost of bike and accessories: £698.98 Employers' NI saving passed on to you: £0 Net cost of bike and accessories, including finance and admin costs (if applicable): £698.98 Income tax saving over hire period: £139.80 Employee NI saving hire period: £83.88 Final cost of bike & accessories: £475.30 Total saving: £223.68 Gross salary sacrifice, based on month hire period (this should be the figure displayed on your hire agreement and pay slip): £38.83 Net salary sacrifice, based on month hire period: £26.41 The gross salary sacrifice amount £38.83 is the value that will appear on the applicants pay slips. However, this value does not take into consideration the Income Tax and National Insurance savings that the applicant will receive. The applicant will actually pay the Net Salary Sacrifice payment of £26.41 over the 18months, thus saving around 32% over the course of the hire agreement.

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At the end of the hire agreement, Cycle Scheme will contact each applicant to discuss the options available for transferring ownership of the bikes. (See below for further details) C. What is the maximum value bicycle and equipment employees can select? Applicants who are interested in joining the Cycle to Work scheme can request up to £1000.00 Inc. VAT per Certificate. D. Who actually owns the bike? The bike and equipment remain the property of South Tyneside Council throughout the hire period. After the Hire Period, the bikes / equipment become the property of Cycle Scheme Limited. E. Who is responsible for maintaining the bike It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain the bike. The identified partner shops are able to provide advice about maintenance and servicing depending on how the bike is used and stores offer a free first service. If the bike is stolen, as long as the employee replaces the bike and continues to use it mainly for commuting purposes, South Tyneside Council can continue to take the salary sacrifice reductions from gross salary. South Tyneside Council strongly recommends that scheme participants insure the bicycle and safety equipment as soon as they collect it from the store. F. Does the bike have to be used for commuting? Employees should use the bike mainly for commuting to and, if relevant, between work places (at least 50% of the bike’s use should be for work purposes). Where possible, the Council intends to monitor how often applicants are using the bikes that are purchased through the Cycle to Work scheme. Please note that employees cannot claim business mileage allowance with a bike that is being hired. G. What happens if an employee leaves their job or is made redundant? Once signed, the Hire Agreement is non-cancellable following a cooling-off period of 7 working days following collection of the goods. This means that if an employee leaves or is made redundant from their employment during the hire period they are obliged to pay the remaining salary sacrifice amount in full from net pay i.e. without any tax exemptions. H. What happens at the end of the hire period? Within the Hire Agreement, it states that at the end of the hire period, the owner of the equipment (Cycle Scheme) will contact you to discuss what is to happen next. The following video link is provided by Cycle Scheme: http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/help/endo-of-hire-process-video In order to preserve the tax benefits of the scheme, there can be no guarantee or obligation to transfer ownership to the employee immediately after the hire period has ended. The HMRC has recently published new guidance to assist with the valuation of bicycle and accessories at the end of a Hire Term. The following HMRC matrix is to be used to establish market value of the bicycle at the end of the hire agreement.

Age of cycle Acceptable disposal value percentage Original price of the cycle

less £500 Original price £500+

1 Year 18% 25% 18 months 16% 21% 2 years 13% 17% 3 years 8% 12% 4 years 3% 7% 5 years Negligible 2% 6 years & over Negligible Negligible

http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/help/endo-of-hire-process-video



Under the new guidelines, the residual value of cycles after the 18 months hire period is set at 16% for bikes under £500 and 21% for bikes over £500. Following the hire period, Cycle Scheme will contact each applicant to explain the options for transferring the ownership of the bike. There are 3 potential options available: -

1. Extendable Use Agreement 2. Instant Payment to own the bike 3. 3. Return the bike back to Cycle Scheme.

Please note that these options are referenced on the Cycle Scheme website under the getting a bike section / frequently asked question section. Web links to these can be found below: - http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/getting-a-bike http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/employers/employer-faqs The following section provides applicants with further information on the transfer of ownership options: - Option 1 – Extendable Use Agreement A further option for employees will be to pay a small, refundable deposit to Cycle Scheme to allow the applicant to continue to use the bicycle for an extended period. With reference to the HMRC matrix, this has been set to 4 years. Applicants would pay a small deposit either 3% for packages under £500, or 7% for packages over £500 and continue to use the bicycle for an extended period of 30 months. At the end of this period, if the employee does not wish to keep the bicycle, then Cycle scheme will refund the deposit in full. Alternatively, Cycle scheme may at its discretion, offer ownership of the bicycle to the employee at this point, and no further action or payment will be required if they wish to keep the bicycle. Please note that applicants are able to participate in a further hire agreement with the Council should they decide to undertake the extendable use agreement. Worked Example for Option 1 (Extendable Use Agreement) With regard to a worked example for a bicycle package totalling £1,000, the following information indicates the total payments: - Net Salary Sacrifice Payments - 18 monthly payments at £37.78 = £680.04 Deposit for Extendable Use Agreement – 7% of £1,000 = £70.00 Total Amount Payable = £750.04 In taking this option, the overall percentage savings to the applicant are 25% of the total value of the goods and equipment. Option 2 – Instant Payment to own the Bike At the end of the Hire Agreement, applicants can make a final residual payment to Cycle Scheme to own the bike. For 18month hire agreements the HMRC matrix has set the residual valuation of the bikes at: -

• 16% for packages under £500 • 21% for packages over £500

Worked Example for Option 2 - Instant Payment - Bike Package over £500 With regard to a worked example for a bicycle package totalling £1,000, the following information indicates the total payments: - Net Salary Sacrifice Payments - 18 monthly payments at £37.78 = £680.04 Final Residual Payment for the goods / equipment – 21% of £1,000 = £210.00 Total Amount Payable = £890.04

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In taking this option, the overall percentage savings to the applicant are 11% of the total value of the goods and equipment. Option Three – Return of the Bike and associated equipment At the end of the Hire Agreement, applicants can make the decision to return the bike and associated equipment back to Cycle Scheme limited. I. How do I return my bike? If you do not wish to take ownership of the Equipment or sign an Extended Use Agreement, applicants must return the bicycle to Cycle Scheme Ltd. Applicants are to inform Cycle Scheme that you wish to return the bicycle by writing to Cycle Scheme at the below address: Cyclescheme Ltd PO Box 3809 Bath BA1 1WX Once Cycle Scheme has received written notice of your intention to return the bicycle, they will contact the applicant with further instructions. Whilst Cycle Scheme Ltd will not charge for disposal of the bicycle, applicants will be required to deliver or post the bicycle and are responsible for any financial cost in doing so. Once the bicycle has been received and verified as the original hired equipment, the applicant will be contacted with an acknowledgement of receipt and no further correspondence will be sent to you. Please note that if you do not inform Cycle Scheme of your intention to return the bicycle, this would result in a benefit in kind that should be declared on a P11D which may result in any tax savings, made during the hire period, being disallowed. Furthermore, the applicant will be responsible to pay Cycle Scheme Ltd any costs that are incurred in recovering the bicycle from you. J. Key Contact’s South Tyneside Council Trevor Male Principal (Strategic Transport) Telephone - 0191 424 7666 E-Mail - [email protected] Appendix 35




Appendix 36 Jarrow School Model – May 2020

Principles behind our model for supporting year 10 students returning to school Ensure all year 10 students have the opportunity to have face to face contact with teachers to assist with their progress

as we move towards the summer holiday and year 11.

Ensure contact between students, other students and staff is minimised.

Ensure no more staff than necessary are required to come into the building.

Adhere to the social distancing and hygiene guidance from the Government/DfE.

In keeping with Trade Union guidance and DfE statements this provision is to support remote learning. It is not necessarily to teach new content.

How the model will work

To meet the 2 metre social distancing rule our classrooms will only safely accommodate a maximum of 8 students.

Year 10 students will be divided into 5 groups with approximately 32 students in each group to ensure the whole year group is covered. One group will attend school every day therefore every group will attend once every week. There will therefore be approximately 4 classes in school per day.

There will be a revised two week timetable followed in which students will cover all of their examinable subjects over the two weeks i.e. 10 hours of learning. This will consist of 2 hours each of English, maths and science, one of humanities (history/geography) and one hour of each of the three remaining options. Although students may not always have ‘their’ teacher, they will have a subject specialist either in the classroom or face to face via Microsoft Teams.

Students will remain in the same classroom throughout the day (where possible) with staff moving between rooms. There will be sanitiser stations at reception on arrival and in every faculty area to enable staff and students to sanitise their hands regularly. Staff will ensure a clean desk policy is followed i.e. they will take all of their own equipment away with them e.g. pens/laptop/planner. Staff desks will then be cleaned and sanitised between users.

Students will be based in rooms with a laptop trolley available. All laptops will be allocated to one student for the day. Laptops will then be cleaned at the end of each day for the next student the following day.

Support staff will be used to help supervise toilet breaks, break and lunch times as these will be staggered to ensure no more than 2 classes (16 students) have break or lunch at the same time.

Students will have staggered starts with 2 groups (approx. 16 students) arriving at 8.45am and the other 2 groups arriving at 9am. The group arriving at 8.45am will finish the day at 2.20pm with the second group ending the day at 2.35pm.

All year 10 students will enter via the main entrance (not the student entrance) and temperature checks will be conducted on arrival. If any student presents as having a high temperature, the reception meeting room will be used to isolate this student.

Children of key workers and vulnerable students will continue to enter via the student entrance and will be taken to their classroom/learning area by 8.45am to ensure there is no crossing in corridors with year 10 students. Breaks and lunchtimes will be taken separately – there will be no crossover with year 10 students.

Floor markings and posters will be placed around the school to remind staff and students of the social distancing rules.

The set-up of the dining room has been reviewed with only 3 students able to sit at each table (seats will be marked accordingly). Pastoral staff will be available to speak to students if they feel worried/anxious or need additional support. This could be face to face or via Microsoft Teams. Appendix 36



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