Re-Opening for all children in September
We look forward to welcoming all children back to school in September.
On Friday 4th September:
- Children in Year 7 will join us at 8:30am
- Children in Year 11 will return at 9:00am
On Monday 7th September:
- Children in Year 8 and 9 will return at 8:30am
- Children in Year 10 will return at 9:00am
The school Risk Assessment is summarised below and divided into Prevention and Response to Any Infection:
Prevention:
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Minimise contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend school |
Measures to stop persons coming into school with coronavirus symptoms Restrictions of visitors coming into school Clear systems to manage persons coming unwell during the school day Appropriate PPE where appropriate |
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Clean hands thoroughly more often than usual |
Gel cleaning at all entry points Expectations included in staff handbook/ behaviour policy |
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Ensure good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach |
Bins emptied regularly during the course of the school day Behaviour policy and posters to reflect respiratory hygiene Individual student risk assessment where appropriate |
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Introduce enhanced cleaning, including cleaning frequently touched surfaces often, using standard products such as detergents and bleach |
Cleaning rota to focus on frequently touched surfaces and multi-use spaces All learning spaces issued with wipes/ hygiene resources Personalised IT devices/ peripherals for staff Strategy for contaminated waste and use of appropriate cleaning material All doors to remain open at all times |
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Minimise contact between individuals and maintain social distancing wherever possible |
All children/ tutor groups to be taught in base room for all class based lessons Consistent classroom layout to distance between teacher and children (unnecessary furniture resources removed and stored centrally) Staff to supervise transition to specialist classrooms One way system implemented to support movement Staggered start to school day and lunch and breaks Interventions to happen within key stage bubbles Clear marking/ feedback policy to reduce contact and maintain social distancing |
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Where necessary, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) |
PPE and training available |
Response to any infection:
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Engage with the NHS Test and Trace process |
Designated lead Strategy for communication |
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Manage confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst the school community |
Suspected cases logged and followed up with families |
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Contain any outbreak by following local health protection team advice |
Follow appropriate guidance |