Hazard Risk Assessment

Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool (COVID-19) Risk Assessment has been re-assessed and the system of controls in place revised to reflect updated Government Guidance. Settings should still consider how they can minimise mixing within settings, for example where they use different rooms for different age groups, keeping those groups apart as much as possible.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-contingency-framework-for-education-and-childcare-settings

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-contacts-of-people-with-possible-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19-infection-who-do-not-live-with-the-person/guidance-for-contacts-of-people-with-possible-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19-infection-who-do-not-live-with-the-person

 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/

 

Adopting this system of controls will ensure there are proportionate safeguards for children, staff, parents and other Liberty day Nursery Preschool staff and reduce the risk of transmission.

 

Social Interaction

Please abide by the government and Liberty Day nursery and Preschool guidelines, we have a responsibility to ourselves, families, and to the wellbeing of our colleagues which does not stop when we leave work. Please don’t let you guard slip away from work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescale Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
1.Social Distancing with children and their understanding Possibility of COVID-19 spreading. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person Activities and play are adapted to reflect the Government social distancing guidance.

• Children are grouped with key workers and remain in the same room ‘bubble’ (mixing of room bubbles to be kept to minimum levels, as per Government guidance).

• Markers to designate 2 meters distance placed in entrances and in areas where children gather.

• Queuing entry system created and marked for parents’ drop-off and collection

• Staff must wear a mask/face covering when accepting children and returning children to parents.

• Parents do not enter the building (only when necessary)

• Explain to children where possible ‘why’ and ‘what’ social distancing is, for very young children and babies’ staff are responsible for applying measures where possible.

• Outings into the local community continue to be postponed, exceptions only for short outings to the park with prior notification to parents.

 

 

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescale Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
2. Protection of those most vulnerable children, parents and staff or those with underlying health conditions. Possibility of COVID-19 spreading. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person  

 

Follow Government guidance and doctor’s advice for each individual case and work with families to agree what is best for the child.

• Review all individual care plans and medical questionnaires for vulnerable children with parents before returning to the nursery. (by phone or video call)

• Individual Risk Assessments for children, staff and parents to be reviewed especially those designated clinically vulnerable.

• All staff to be aware of children’s reviewed care plans.

• Social distancing measures are followed as per site capabilities.

• Management to monitor the attendance of vulnerable children and inform children’s social care of any issues of concern e.g non-attendance.

• Clinically extremely vulnerable and clinically vulnerable staff should consult with HR providing medical documentation regarding their individual situation and consideration for being placed on furlough leave. If staff wish to continue to work they must follow the system of controls in this risk assessment to minimise risk of any transmission.

• Pregnant staff fall into the ‘clinically vulnerable category’. Pregnancy risk assessments must be completed as per LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL Policy. For staff who are 28+weeks pregnant a further Covid-19 Risk Assessment must be completed in consultation with HR. Staff member must also seek advice from their health visitor regarding their vulnerability to Covid-19.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
3. Suspected case of COVID-19 in setting. Possibility of COVID-19 spreading. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person  

 

If someone in your household is suspected to have COVID-19, staff are asked to self-isolate until confirmation is gained, either negative or positive.

• If staff are showing symptoms, they must go home and isolate, we request staff take a test as soon as possible.

• If staff have non-COVID-19 symptoms itis best to avoid contact with people until they feel better. LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL regular sickness and absence procedures apply.

• If staff or children become unwell whilst at the nursery they must isolate/wait in a well-ventilated separate area until they can leave or a child can be picked up from the nursery.

• The nursery will be cleaned after the child/staff member has left, using normal household disinfectants and then an additional clean once the nursery is closed for the night using the chlorine-based cleaning detergent issued to all nurseries.

• Follow strict health practices in relation to sneezing, coughing and disposing of tissues, hand washing, social distancing and increased cleaning procedures.

• Children and staff to remain in their own room ‘bubble’, for the majority of the day. There are some exceptions such as: at the beginning and end of day, lunch and sleep times when room may join.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


School:
Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
4. Confirmed case of COVID-19 in setting. Possibility of COVID-19 spreading. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person  

 

If a child or staff member in a room “bubble” tests positive for COVID-19, they must self-isolate for 10 days.

• Staff and children who have been in direct contact with the positive case in the previous 2 days must also self-isolate for 10 days.

• All families and staff must take a COVID test if they develop symptoms during this 10 day period.

• Wider nursery group do not need to self-isolate unless it is deemed necessary due to room layouts and staff deployment.

• Inform all nursery families, or any other visitors to the nursery and display poster to ensure clear communication.

• The whole nursery will be deep cleaned after the child or staff member has left, using normal household disinfectants. Additional use of chlorine-based cleaning detergent and ‘fogging’ once closed to ensure thorough deep clean and disinfection of all areas.

• Children and staff to remain in their own room ‘bubble’, for the majority of the day. There are some exceptions such as: at the beginning and end of day, lunch and sleep times when rooms may join.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
5. Staff shortage due to shielding, isolation, bereavement or underlying health conditions.

Staff deployment Leadership team shortage. Lack of first aiders.

Inability to meet required staff child ratios.

Non-compliance with EYFS Statutory Requirements.

Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person       All nursery based staff are required to take a weekly Lateral Flow (Rapid Test) every Monday morning prior to the opening of the nursery.

• Ensure effective rota is in place to ensure staff/child ratios are met.

• Guidance for staff on wellbeing support is available (working staff and furloughed staff) Vulnerable employees have been identified and steps are in place to support them.

• Continue to meet statutory requirements for safeguarding and first aid.

• Qualified paediatric first aiders are deployed effectively to avoid staff moving in between rooms (where possible)

• First Aid and Emergency response procedures remain as per LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL Policy.

• Volunteer staff will be allocated a room, they are required to remain in that room within the setting only, unless in extreme circumstances they are required to cover legal ratios in another room/bubble.

 

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

• The use of additional agency staff or LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL cover staff are permitted when authorised by senior staff. They will be allocated a room per week, they are able to work across rooms within the setting.

• For employees who are parents – Isolating if your children have been told they are a “Contact” The current guidelines say that if your child is sent home from school because they have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 you do not need to isolate unless you become symptomatic or they do.

• Recruitment processes have been updated regarding virtual interviewing, ID and qualification checks to follow Government guidance on compliance in hiring new employees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
6.Dropping off and collecting children Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Prolonged interactions with parents and carers. Parents blocking exits as they drop off and collect children. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person  

 

Parents are dropping children off at either the main front door or additional access points, where available, complying with 2 meters spacing.

• Entrance has signage to help designate two meter spacing on the walkways or pavements.

• Adults must use a face covering/face mask if you are in a non-clinical area and can’t keep 2 meters apart or when meeting people you don’t usually meet.

• Staff are taking children to wash their hands before taking them into their learning space.

• When parents are collecting, they wait at the main front door or additional access points, where available, complying with 2 meters spacing and staff wash the child’s hands before they go home and collect their belongings and take them to their parent.

• Parent meetings where non-urgent to be conducted virtually (where possible)

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
7. unwashed hands Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Parents

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

 

 

When staff start their day at the setting, they must wash their hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and continue to do so regularly throughout the day.

• Staff receive children at the door and take them to wash their hands before they go into their rooms.

• When parents are collecting, staff will take children to wash their hands and then take them to the door to hand over to the parents.

Staff must wash their hands before entering shared spaces e.g break rooms, laundry rooms to minimise cross infection.

• Staff must wash their hands before re-entering their learning spaces.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School: Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
8. work surfaces Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Prolonged interactions with parents and carers. Parents blocking exits as they drop off and collect children. Children Staff Parents Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person  

 

Contact points will be sterilised regularly throughout the day e.g. door handles, light switches, banisters and hard surfaces such as tables, chairs and equipment.

 

• Every staff members must wipe down shared objects in break rooms e.g. kettle handles, microwave buttons, toaster handles, and drawer and door handles to prevent potential cross contamination.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


School:
Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
9.Person to person contact Possibility of COVID-19 spreading. Children

Staff

Parents

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

If practical when sitting down at the table for mealtimes, children and adults to be sitting with spaces between them where possible.

• All room ‘bubbles’ to have lunch served in their own rooms when possible. When children are sleeping, ensure beds placed top to toe.

• Sand, water, malleable and food play are permitted in each room bubble and outdoors.

• Any equipment or toys shared between room ‘bubbles’ must be disinfected before use.

• Staff shifts are arranged based on the correct number of children, keeping to ratios.

• Staff are to use different rooms and take breaks at different times wherever possible to minimise contact.

• Staff must wear a face covering/mask in all communal spaces in the nursery e.g. corridors, break rooms, toilets, laundry room etc. to minimise cross infection.

 

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks
 

 

• Shared equipment must be wiped down with a disinfectant after individual use e.g. chairs, tables, and food preparation items in break rooms.

• Toilets seats, door handles and locks, sinks, taps etc. must be wiped down with disinfectant after each individual use.

• Windows must be open a small amount to allow for ventilation especially in shared spaces such as break rooms.

• Additional hours will be allocated to ensure increased cleaning where facilities are shared.

• Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool Dress Code must be followed, in particular staff nails must be kept short so they cannot be seen from the palm side.

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


School:
Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
10.Visitors to the nursery

Visitors/maintenance people nurseries during operating hours.

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Parents

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

      Visitors are restricted to only those absolutely critical to the running of the setting.

• If nurseries have any visitors, they must fill in the Declare of Health Form. Lateral Flow (Rapid Test) is not required but visitors must follow the rules below on entering the nursery.

 

• They must immediately wash their hands and use hand sanitiser.

• Virtual viewings, twilight visits, video tours, sending forms and documents via email for new families.

• Visits may be allowed for prospective parents, out of hours or at weekends subject to clear social distancing and thorough cleaning procedures.

• Visitors/maintenance people are restricted to only those absolutely critical to the running of the setting. (see Visitors Health Declaration Form)

 

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

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• If nurseries have any visitors/maintenance people, they must fill in a risk assessment to declare their health.

• All visitors/maintenance people must wear a face mask or covering at all times while on site.

• All visitors/maintenance people must immediately wash their hands and use hand sanitiser.

• Access is restricted to the main office or designated meeting room, unless vital work is required in the children’s rooms or kitchen. Work must be carried out, out of hours where possible.

• If access to children’s room is required, staff must take children in the garden area or to separate part of the

 

11. Nappy changing and intimate care Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Parents

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Staff have been provided with gloves and aprons to change nappies and these must be worn and disposed of after each use.

• Once nappies have been changed, staff must wash their hands and up to forearms.

• Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool procedure for Nappy Changing and Intimate Care must be followed.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


School:
Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool
Date: January 2021
Completed by: Manager
To be reviewed: On-going and changes to be made as,  and when necessary
Hazard

 

Significant Harm

 

People/Equipment at Risk

 

Safety Critical Safety Concern Noted

 

 

Existing Control Measures

Additional Control Measures Action Plan & Timescales Re-evaluation of risk on completion of Action Plan
12.

Mealtimes

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Where possible children are spread around the table for eating ensuring an appropriate distance between children.

• No sharing any utensils, food or drink.

• Children and staff must wash their hands before and after meals.

• Staff rooms, sitting and eating arrangements are adapted to meet social distancing guidance.

• Staggered lunch breaks arranged.

• Procedure for hygiene on returning from lunch breaks e.g disinfecting all areas used and washing hands is completed.

• All staff are trained and understand cleaning and COSHH procedures in relation to spread of infectious disease.

• All staff have read and understand the Government guidance on social distancing.

• All staff to have up to date Educare Food and Hygiene training.

 

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks
13. Preschool Space Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Follow Government Guidance on maximum child numbers in each room, settings are no longer required to keep children in small, consistent groups within settings but can return to normal group sizes.

• Children and staff to remain in their own room ‘bubble’, for the majority of the day. There are some exceptions such as peak times in the day when rooms may join e.g. first and end hours of the day, lunch and sleep time.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks
14.

Staff temperature

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Staff Uses thermometer every morning on their own or if they feel they could be developing any form of fever. As above Daily Consistent regular checks
15.

Checking children’s temperature

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Children’s temperatures are only being taken if and when they show signs of illness.

• Taking children’s temperatures can be unreliable, as these can change throughout the day and it is hard to tell if this is due to an illness or if a baby is teething.

• When parents are handing over at drop-off time, staff are to ask how the child has been and if the family are well in the household.

As above Daily Consistent regular checks
16.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Staff have been provided with gloves and aprons to change nappies each and every time and once nappies have been changed, to wash their hands up to forearms.

• Staff must wash their hands immediately after taking deliveries.

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks
17.

Staff Travel

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

Consideration has been given to protecting staff who travel to work via congested trains and buses.

• It is recommended for staff to wear face masks or other face coverings when using all forms of public transport.

• Health and hygiene practices are followed as mentioned above.

• Holidays are discussed with management and follow Government guidance on travelling and isolation periods recommended.

• Isolation periods will not be paid for if staff visit a country not on the Government list (see FCO website for full details)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-countries-and-territories-exempt-from-advice-against-all-but-essential-international-travel

 

 

As above

 

As above

 

As Above

 

18.

Cleaning of Setting.

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

 

• All staff are trained and understand cleaning and COSHH procedures in relation to spread of infectious disease.

• All staff have completed the WHO Staying healthy and safe during the COVID -19 pandemic

Follow Government Guidance (Early Years and Childcare COVID Guidance) Keeping Ourselves Safe

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Policies and Procedures Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool Testing Policy

 

Liberty Day Nursery And Preschool covid-19 Process Mapping Flowcharts

Personal Hygiene Posters including handwashing, NHS ‘Catch It-Kill It-Bin It’ & frequently touched items cleaning reminders.

Daily Consistent regular checks
19.

Operational.

Access to buildings, deliveries, waste services and maintenance.

Possibility of COVID-19 spreading Children

Staff

Anyone who has come into contact with the confirmed person

One drop off point where possible for deliveries.

• Only necessary maintenance carried out by LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL contractors or those authorised by LIBERTY DAY NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL.

• All contractors must follow the guidance created for visitors if they need to enter the premises during opening hours.

• After receiving post and other items delivered, staff must wash their hands thoroughly.

 

As above

Daily Consistent regular checks

 

 

 

Safety

Critical

(Red)

Loss or damage at the most serious level. Long-term consequences.

Reasonably Foreseeable

Prospect of a fatality or fatalities/ serious or critical injury; serious damage to property (could be significant or a total loss or significant (long term) damage to the environment.

High IMMEDIATE action to remove the hazard or reduce the level of risk.

Consider stopping the activity until the risk can be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable.

Effort required directly proportionate to the level of risk.

Safety Concern

 

 

 

 

 

(Amber)

Loss or damage at moderate level. Medium- term consequences.

Reasonably Foreseeable

Prospect of injuries requiring time off work; moderate damage to property (involving replacement costs) or moderate damage to the environment.

Medium Action to remove the hazard or reduce to a more acceptable level of risk when resources become available after dealing with the High.

May involve forward planning re budgets, or reallocation of existing resources.

Effort required directly proportionate to the level of risk.

 

Noted

(Green)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss or damage at a minor level (inconvenience) level. Short-term consequences.

Reasonably Foreseeable

Prospect of minor injury or injuries requiring first aid or hospital (accident and emergency) action; minor damage to property causing loss, or minor damage to the environment on a temporary/short term basis.

Low Action to remove the hazard, or reduce to a more acceptable level of risk, if necessary, in due course when all High and Mediums have been dealt with.

May be part of an overall plan of action and not necessarily requiring a high cost solution, nor a quick fix.

If a local area sees a spike in infection rates that results in localised community spread, appropriate authorities will decide which measures to implement to help contain the spread. DfE will be involved in decisions at a local and national level and will support appropriate authorities and individual settings to follow the health advice.