Appleton Thorn Primary School is committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that all activities are carried out with the highest regard for the health, safety and welfare of all its employees, students and of any others who may be affected by our undertakings.

Our aim is excellence in health and safety, by means of continuous improvement of standards, systematically removing the causes of accidents/incidents and ill-health.

We recognise our duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the regulations made under that Act. We will comply with this legislation and accept our responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare at work of all its employees.

We believe that ensuring the health and safety of staff, students and visitors is essential to the success of the school and its member academies.

We will ensure that Health and Safety Management Systems are put in place to ensure that commitments below can be met. The Governing Body, staff and pupils will play their part in its implementation.

Appleton Thorn Primary School is committed to:

a) Providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment

b) Preventing accidents and work related ill health as far as is reasonably practicable

c) Assessing and controlling risks from curriculum and non-curriculum work activities

d) Complying with statutory requirements as a minimum

e) Ensuring safe working methods and providing safe equipment

f) Providing effective information, instruction and training

g) Monitoring and reviewing systems to make sure they are effective

h) Developing and maintaining a positive health and safety culture through communication and consultation with

employees and their representatives on health and safety matters

i) Setting targets and objectives to develop a culture of continuous improvement

j) Ensuring adequate welfare facilities exist at the school

k) Ensuring adequate resources are made available for health and safety issues, so far as is reasonably practicable.

2. STATEMENT OF INTENT

The aim of the governing body, with the assistance of the Senior Leadership Team, is to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment for staff, pupils and visitors. Compliance to the legal requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions will be considered to be the minimum acceptable standard.

The governing body delegates the prime responsibility for health and safety to the senior leadership team with the Head teacher having direct responsibility for activities and employees under their control.

The governing body believes that only the adoption of safe methods of work and good practice by every individual can ensure everyone’s personal health and safety. All reasonable steps will be taken to identify and reduce hazards to a minimum. The prevention of accidents, injury or loss is essential to the efficient operation of the school and is part of the good education of its pupils.

To achieve a safe working environment all employees and pupils must appreciate that their safety and oth no ers also depends on their individual conduct and vigilance while on the school premises or while taking part in school sponsored activities, including residential activities.

To achieve these objectives, the Head teacher and other nominated staff, will put in place and continually develop a plan and system for the management of Health and Safety of all employees, pupils, visitors and any other person using the premises or engaged in activities sponsored by the school

3. Legislation

This policy is based on advice from the Department for Education on health and safety in schools and the following legislation:

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which sets out the general duties employers have towards employees and duties relating to lettings
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which require employers to make an assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, which require employers to carry out risk assessments, make arrangements to implement necessary measures, and arrange for appropriate information and training
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, which require employers to control substances that are hazardous to health
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, which state that some accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive and set out the timeframe for this and how long records of such accidents must be kept
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, which require employers to carry out digital screen equipment assessments and states users’ entitlement to an eyesight test
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which require work on gas fittings to be carried out by someone on the Gas Safe Register
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires employers to take general fire precautions to ensure the safety of their staff
The Work at Height Regulations 2005, which requires employers to protect their staff from falls from height

The school follows national guidance published by Public Health England when responding to infection control issues.

Sections of this policy are also based on the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

4. Roles and responsibilities

School Organisation Structure- The simple organisational chart below shows the school’s arrangements for managing health and safety. This document is provided purely for health and safety purposes and does not necessarily represent the organisation for other business activities. It is supported by the specific responsibilities detailed in this policy. Health and Safety is supported and monitored by the operations of The Challenge Academy Trust

4.1 The local authority and governing board

Warrington Borough Council has ultimate responsibility for health and safety matters in the school, but delegates responsibility for the strategic management of such matters to the school’s governing board.

The governing board delegates operational matters and day-to-day tasks to the headteacher and staff members.

4.2 The governing board

The governing board has ultimate responsibility for health and safety matters in the school, but will delegate day-to-day responsibility to the headteacher

The governing board has a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that staff and pupils are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. This applies to activities on or off the school premises.

The governing body, as the employer, also has a duty to:

Assess the risks to staff and others affected by school activities in order to identify and introduce the health and safety measures necessary to manage those risks
Inform employees about risks and the measures in place to manage them
Ensure that adequate health and safety training is provided

4.3 Health and Safety Advisor

The School has appointed Compliance Education as their Competent Person and source of competent advice, to assist in undertaking the measures required to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed by or under the relevant statutory provisions.

The Health and Safety Advisor advises the school management team on the implementation of this Health and Safety Policy, established schedules and safe working practices, and providing employees with information about precautions in general.

The Health and Safety Advisor has the responsibility for the following:

· Ensuring the school is aware of statutory obligations and recommended Codes of Practice.

· Advising the school management team of their responsibilities for accident prevention and avoidance of Health and Safety hazards.

· Interpreting and keeping the school management team and employees informed of new and developing legislation and other standards.

· Advising where improvements in Health and Safety standards or practices are appropriate.

· Regular health, safety, and housekeeping inspections which cover buildings, plant, equipment, services, and fire arrangements, to ensure conformity with regulations.

· Maintaining statutory safety records and making statutory safety returns, in addition to maintaining Health and Safety records required by the school.

· Advising on possible hazards when considering the introduction of new machinery, new materials, new processes, or changes to existing ones.

· Overseeing and reviewing accident investigations and assisting in preparing statistics to enable monitoring of Health and Safety performance.

· Identifying Health and Safety training needs and advising on suitable training programmes.

-The provision of guidance regarding first aid, fire safety, and emergency procedures as required.

4.4 Headteacher

The headteacher is responsible for health and safety day-to-day. This involves:

Implementing the health and safety policy
Ensuring there is enough staff to safely supervise pupils
Ensuring that the school building and premises are safe and regularly inspected
Providing adequate training for school staff
Reporting to the governing board on health and safety matters
Ensuring appropriate evacuation procedures are in place and regular fire drills are held
Ensuring that in their absence, health and safety responsibilities are delegated to another member of staff
Ensuring all risk assessments are completed and reviewed
Monitoring cleaning contracts, and ensuring cleaners are appropriately trained and have access to personal protective equipment, where necessary

In the headteacher’s absence, the acting or deputy headteacher assumes the above day-to-day health and safety responsibilities.

4.5 Health and safety lead

The nominated health and safety lead is Mrs Zoe Jones, Headteacher.

4.6 Staff

School staff have a duty to take care of pupils in the same way that a prudent parent would do so.

Staff will:

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what they do at work
Cooperate with the school on health and safety matters
Work in accordance with training and instructions
Inform the appropriate person of any work situation representing a serious and immediate danger so that remedial action can be taken
Model safe and hygienic practice for pupils
Understand emergency evacuation procedures and feel confident in implementing them

4.7 Pupils and parents

Pupils and parents are responsible for following the school’s health and safety advice, on-site and off-site, and for reporting any health and safety incidents to a member of staff.

4.8 Contractors

Contractors will agree health and safety practices with the headteacher before starting work. Before work begins the contractor will provide evidence that they have completed an adequate risk assessment of all their planned work.

5. Site security

The premises manager is responsible for the security of the school site in and out of school hours. They are responsible for visual inspections of the site, and for the intruder and fire alarm systems.

Mr Simon Wright (Site Manager) is the primary key holder and will respond to an emergency.

6. Fire

Emergency exits, assembly points and assembly point instructions are clearly identified by safety signs and notices. Fire risk assessment of the premises will be reviewed regularly.

Emergency evacuations are practised at least once a term.

The fire alarm is a loud continuous bell

Fire alarm testing will take place once a week on a Monday

New staff will be trained in fire safety and all staff and pupils will be made aware of any new fire risks.

In the event of a fire:

The alarm will be raised immediately by whoever discovers the fire and emergency services contacted. Evacuation procedures will also begin immediately
Fire extinguishers may be used by staff only, and only then if staff are trained in how to operate them and are confident they can use them without putting themselves or others at risk
Staff and pupils will congregate at the assembly points. These are on the school playground. Class teachers will take a register of pupils, which will then be checked against the attendance register of that day
The School Business Manager or Admin Officer will take a register of all staff
Staff and pupils will remain outside the building until the emergency services say it is safe to re-enter

The school will have special arrangements in place for the evacuation of people with mobility needs and fire risk assessments will also pay particular attention to those with disabilities. Individual children with needs will have any special considerations outlined in their Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)

A fire safety checklist can be found in appendix 1.

7. COSHH

Schools are required to control hazardous substances, which can take many forms, including:

Chemicals
Products containing chemicals
Fumes
Dusts
Vapours
Mists
Gases and asphyxiating gases
Germs that cause diseases, such as leptospirosis or legionnaires disease

Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) risk assessments are completed by Mr S.Wright (Site Manager) and circulated to all employees who work with hazardous substances. Staff will also be provided with protective equipment, where necessary.

Our staff use and store hazardous products in accordance with instructions on the product label. All hazardous products are kept in their original containers, with clear labelling and product information.

Hazardous substances are locked in internal and external store rooms in school and stored securely out of reach of children.

Any hazardous products are disposed of in accordance with specific disposal procedures.

Emergency procedures, including procedures for dealing with spillages, are displayed near where hazardous products are stored and in areas where they are routinely used.

7.1 Gas safety

Installation, maintenance and repair of gas appliances and fittings will be carried out by a competent Gas Safe registered engineer
Gas pipework, appliances and flues are regularly maintained
All rooms with gas appliances are checked to ensure that they have adequate ventilation

N.B there is no gas supply to the school at present.

7.2 Legionella

Legionella Control Management Plan has been updated by Z.Jones Mr S.Wright, Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that the identified operational controls are conducted and recorded in the school’s water e-log book on G-Suite.
This control management plan will be reviewed bi-annually and when significant changes have occurred to the water system and/or building footprint
The risks from legionella are mitigated by the following:

temperature checks
heating of water,
Flushing of the water system during holiday periods
disinfection of shower in disabled facilities,
Flushing of rarely used taps and toilets

7.3 Asbestos

Staff are briefed on the hazards of asbestos, the location of any asbestos in the school and the action to take if they suspect they have disturbed it
Arrangements are in place to ensure that contractors are made aware of any asbestos on the premises and that it is not disturbed by their work
Contractors will be advised that if they discover material which they suspect could be asbestos, they will stop work immediately until the area is declared safe
A record is kept of the location of asbestos that has been found on the school site

8. Equipment

All equipment and machinery is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. In addition, maintenance schedules outline when extra checks should take place
When new equipment is purchased, it is checked to ensure that it meets appropriate educational standards
All equipment is stored in the appropriate storage containers and areas. All containers are labelled with the correct hazard sign and contents

8.1 Electrical equipment

All staff are responsible for ensuring that they use and handle electrical equipment sensibly and safely
Any pupil or volunteer who handles electrical appliances does so under the supervision of the member of staff who so directs them
Any potential hazards will be reported to Mr S.Wright, Site Manager, immediately
Permanently installed electrical equipment is connected through a dedicated isolator switch and adequately earthed
Only trained staff members can check plugs
Where necessary a portable appliance test (PAT) will be carried out by a competent person
All isolators switches are clearly marked to identify their machine
Electrical apparatus and connections will not be touched by wet hands and will only be used in dry conditions
Maintenance, repair, installation and disconnection work associated with permanently installed or portable electrical equipment is only carried out by a competent person

8.2 PE equipment

Pupils are taught how to carry out and set up PE equipment safely and efficiently. Staff check that equipment is set up safely
Any concerns about the condition of the gym floor or other apparatus will be reported to the site manager.

8.3 Display screen equipment

All staff who use computers daily as a significant part of their normal work have a display screen equipment (DSE) assessment carried out. ‘Significant’ is taken to be continuous/near continuous spells of an hour or more at a time
Staff identified as DSE users are entitled to an eyesight test for DSE use upon request, and at regular intervals thereafter, by a qualified optician (and corrective glasses provided if required specifically for DSE use)

8.4 Specialist equipment

Parents are responsible for the maintenance and safety of any specialist equipment required by their child. In school, staff promote the responsible use of such equipment.

9. Lone working

Lone working may include:

Late working
Home or site visits
Weekend working
Site manager duties
Site cleaning duties
Working in a single occupancy office

Potentially dangerous activities, such as those where there is a risk of falling from height, will not be undertaken when working alone. If there are any doubts about the task to be performed then the task will be postponed until other staff members are available.

If lone working is to be undertaken, a colleague, friend or family member will be informed about where the member of staff is and when they are likely to return.

The lone worker will ensure that they are medically fit to work alone.

10. Working at height

We will ensure that work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people with the skills, knowledge and experience to do the work.

In addition:

The site manager retains ladders for working at height
Pupils are prohibited from using ladders
Staff will wear appropriate footwear and clothing when using ladders
Contractors are expected to provide their own ladders for working at height
Before using a ladder, staff are expected to conduct a visual inspection to ensure its safety
Access to high levels, such as roofs, is only permitted by trained persons

11. Manual handling

It is up to individuals to determine whether they are fit to lift or move equipment and furniture. If an individual feels that to lift an item could result in injury or exacerbate an existing condition, they will ask for assistance.

The school will ensure that proper mechanical aids and lifting equipment are available in school, and that staff are trained in how to use them safely.

Staff and pupils are expected to use the following basic manual handling procedure:

Plan the lift and assess the load. If it is awkward or heavy, use a mechanical aid, such as a trolley, or ask another person to help
Take the more direct route that is clear from obstruction and is as flat as possible
Ensure the area where you plan to offload the load is clear
When lifting, bend your knees and keep your back straight, feet apart and angled out. Ensure the load is held close to the body and firmly. Lift smoothly and slowly and avoid twisting, stretching and reaching where practicable

12. Off-site visits

When taking pupils off the school premises, we will ensure that:

Risk assessments will be completed where off-site visits and activities require them
All off-site visits are appropriately staffed
Staff will take a school mobile phone, a portable first aid kit, information about the specific medical needs of pupils along with the parents’ contact details
For trips and visits with pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage, there will always be at least one first aider with a current paediatric first aid certificate
For other trips, there will always be at least one first aider on schools trips and visits

13. Lettings

This policy applies to lettings. Those who hire any aspect of the school site or any facilities will be made aware of the content of the school’s health and safety policy, and will have responsibility for complying with it.

14. Violence at work

We believe that staff should not be in any danger at work, and will not tolerate violent or threatening behaviour towards our staff.

All staff will report any incidents of aggression or violence (or near misses) directed to themselves to their line manager/headteacher immediately. This applies to violence from pupils, visitors or other staff.

15. Smoking

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the school premises.

16. Infection prevention and control

We follow national guidance published by Public Health England when responding to infection control issues. During times of a national health crisis or pandemic, a specific risk assessment will be written and clear guidance inorder to reduce infection. This will be issued to staff, pupils and parents. For COVID-19 infection control visit the ATP Covid-19 Risk Assessment.

16.1 Handwashing

Wash hands with liquid soap and warm water, and dry with paper towels
Always wash hands after using the toilet, before eating or handling food, and after handling animals
Cover all cuts and abrasions with waterproof dressings

16.2 Coughing and sneezing

Cover mouth and nose with a tissue
Wash hands after using or disposing of tissues
Spitting is not allowed

16.3 Personal protective equipment

Wear disposable non-powdered vinyl or latex-free CE-marked gloves and disposable plastic aprons where there is a risk of splashing or contamination with blood/body fluids (for example, nappy or pad changing)
Wear goggles if there is a risk of splashing to the face
Use the correct personal protective equipment when handling cleaning chemicals

16.4 Cleaning of the environment

Clean the environment, including toys and equipment, frequently and thoroughly

16.5 Cleaning of blood and body fluid spillages

Clean up all spillages of blood, faeces, saliva, vomit, nasal and eye discharges immediately and wear personal protective equipment
When spillages occur, clean using a product that combines both a detergent and a disinfectant and use as per manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure it is effective against bacteria and viruses and suitable for use on the affected surface
Never use mops for cleaning up blood and body fluid spillages – use disposable paper towels and discard clinical waste as described below
Make spillage kits available for blood spills

16.6 Laundry

Wash laundry separately i.e at home
Wash soiled linen separately and at the hottest wash the fabric will tolerate
Wear personal protective clothing when handling soiled linen
Bag children’s soiled clothing to be sent home, never rinse by hand

16.7 Clinical waste

Always segregate domestic and clinical waste, in accordance with local policy
Used nappies/pads, gloves, aprons and soiled dressings are stored in correct clinical waste bags in foot-operated bins
Remove clinical waste with a registered waste contractor
Remove all clinical waste bags when they are two-thirds full and store in a dedicated, secure area while awaiting collection

16.8 Animals

Wash hands before and after handling any animals
Keep animals’ living quarters clean and away from food areas
Dispose of animal waste regularly, and keep litter boxes away from pupils
Supervise pupils when playing with animals
Seek veterinary advice on animal welfare and animal health issues, and the suitability of the animal as a pet

16.9 Pupils vulnerable to infection

Some medical conditions make pupils vulnerable to infections that would rarely be serious in most children. The school will normally have been made aware of such vulnerable children. These children are particularly vulnerable to chickenpox, measles or slapped cheek disease (parvovirus B19) and, if exposed to either of these, the parent/carer will be informed promptly and further medical advice sought. We will advise these children to have additional immunisations, for example for pneumococcal and influenza.

16.10 Exclusion periods for infectious diseases

The school will follow recommended exclusion periods outlined by Uk Health Security Agency (UKHSA), summarised in appendix 4.

In the event of an epidemic/pandemic, we will follow advice from UKHSA about the appropriate course of action.

17. New and expectant mothers

Risk assessments will be carried out whenever any employee or pupil notifies the school that they are pregnant.

Appropriate measures will be put in place to control risks identified. Some specific risks are summarised below:

Chickenpox can affect the pregnancy if a woman has not already had the infection. Expectant mothers should report exposure to antenatal care and GP at any stage of exposure. Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox, so anyone who has not had chickenpox is potentially vulnerable to the infection if they have close contact with a case of shingles
If a pregnant woman comes into contact with measles or German measles (rubella), she should inform her antenatal care and GP immediately to ensure investigation
Slapped cheek disease (parvovirus B19) can occasionally affect an unborn child. If exposed early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks), the pregnant woman should inform her antenatal care and GP as this must be investigated promptly

18. Occupational stress

We are committed to promoting high levels of health and wellbeing and recognise the importance of identifying and reducing workplace stressors through risk assessment.

Systems are in place within the school for responding to individual concerns and monitoring staff workloads.

19. Accident reporting

In addition to the actions detailed below the school also reports accidents using the online accident reporting systems. This is completed by the School Business Manager in the event of a serious accident/incident occurring on the school premises.

19.1 Accident record book

An accident form will be completed as soon as possible after the accident occurs by the member of staff or first aider who deals with it. An accident form template can be found in appendix 2
As much detail as possible will be supplied when reporting an accident
Information about injuries will also be kept in the pupil’s educational record
Records held in the first aid and accident book will be retained by the school for a minimum of 3 years, in accordance with regulation 25 of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979, and then securely disposed of.

19.2 Reporting to the Health and Safety Executive

The School Business Manager will keep a record of any accident which results in a reportable injury, disease, or dangerous occurrence as defined in the RIDDOR 2013 legislation (regulations 4, 5, 6 and 7).

Reporting is done through the online monitoring compliance portal - iamcompliant

The School Business Manager will report these to the Health and Safety Executive as soon as is reasonably practicable and in any event within 10 days of the incident.

Reportable injuries, diseases or dangerous occurrences include:

Death
Specified injuries. These are:

Fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes
Amputations
Any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight
Any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs
Serious burns (including scalding)
Any scalping requiring hospital treatment
Any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia
Any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness, or requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours

Injuries where an employee is away from work or unable to perform their normal work duties for more than 7 consecutive days
Where an accident leads to someone being taken to hospital
Where something happens that does not result in an injury, but could have done
Near-miss events that do not result in an injury, but could have done. Examples of near-miss events relevant to schools include, but are not limited to:

The collapse or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment
The accidental release of a biological agent likely to cause severe human illness
The accidental release or escape of any substance that may cause a serious injury or damage to health
An electrical short circuit or overload causing a fire or explosion

Information on how to make a RIDDOR report is available here:

How to make a RIDDOR report – http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/report.htm

19.3 Notifying parents

A member of the Early Years team will inform parents of any accident or injury sustained by a pupil in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and any first aid treatment given, on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable.

19.4 Reporting child protection agencies

The Headteacher will notify Children’s Services at Warrington Borough Council of any serious accident or injury to, or the death of, a pupil in the Early Years Foundation Stage while in the school’s care.

19.5 Reporting to Ofsted

The Headteacher will notify Ofsted of any serious accident, illness or injury to, or death of, a pupil in the Early Years Foundation Stage while in the school’s care. This will happen as soon as is reasonably practicable, and no later than 14 days after the incident.

20. Training

Our staff are provided with health and safety training as part of their induction process.

Staff who work in high risk environments, such as in science labs or with woodwork equipment, or work with pupils with special educational needs (SEN), are given additional health and safety training.

21. Monitoring

This policy will be reviewed annually by the Headteacher.

At every review, the policy will be approved by the Health, Safety and Welfare Committee..

22. Links with other policies

This health and safety policy links to the following policies:

Appendix 1. Fire safety checklist

Daily Checks (not normally recorded)	Yes	No	N/A	Comments
Escape Routes
Can all fire exits be opened immediately and easily?
Are fire doors clear of obstructions?
Are escape routes clear?
Fire Warning Systems
Is the indicator panel showing 'normal' If a fault is noticed record the details.
Escape Lighting
Are luminaires & exit signs in good condition and undamaged?
Is emergency lighting & sign lighting working correctly?
Fire Fighting Equipment
Are all fire extinguishers in place?
Are all fire extinguishers clearly visible?
Weekly Checks	Yes	No	N/A	Comments
Escape Routes
Do all emergency fastening devices to fire exits (push bars, pads etc…) work correctly?
Are external routes clear and safe?
Fire Warning Systems
Does testing a manual call point send a signal to the indicator panel?
Did the alarm system work correctly when tested?
Did staff and other people hear the fire alarm?
Did any linked fire protection systems operate correctly? (e.g. magnetic door holder released, smoke curtains drop)
Escape Lighting
Are charging indicators (if visible) fitted?
Fire Fighting Equipment
Is all equipment in good condition?	No no

Monthly Checks	Yes	No	N/A	Comments
Escape Routes
Do all electronic release mechanisms on escape doors work correctly? Do they 'fail safe' in the open position?
Do all automatic opening doors on escape routes 'fail safe' in the open position?
Are fire door seals and self closing devices in good condition?
Do all internal self closing fire doors work correctly?
Escape Lighting
Do all luminaires and exit signs function correctly when tested?
Fire Fighting Equipment
Additional items from the manufacturer's recommendations?

Appendix 4. Recommended absence period for preventing the spread of infection

This list of recommended absence periods for preventing the spread of infection is taken from non-statutory guidance for schools and other childcare settings from Public Health England. For each of these infections or complaints, there is further information in the guidance on the symptoms, how it spreads and some ‘do’s and don’ts’ to follow that you can check.

Infection or complaint	Recommended period to be kept away from school or nursery
Athlete’s foot	None.
Campylobacter	Until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
Chicken pox (shingles)	Cases of chickenpox are generally infectious from 2 days before the rash appears to 5 days after the onset of rash. Although the usual exclusion period is 5 days, all lesions should be crusted over before children return to nursery or school. A person with shingles is infectious to those who have not had chickenpox and should be excluded from school if the rash is weeping and cannot be covered or until the rash is dry and crusted over.
Cold sores	None.
COVID	Follow current guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19
Rubella (German measles)	5 days from the appearance of the rash.
Hand, foot and mouth	Children are safe to return to school or nursery as soon as they are feeling better, there is no need to stay off until the blisters have all healed.
Impetigo	Until lesions are crusted and healed, or 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment.
Measles	Cases are infectious from 4 days before onset of rash to 4 days after so it is important to ensure cases are excluded from school during this period.
Ringworm	Exclusion not needed once treatment has started.
Scabies	The infected child or staff member should be excluded until after the first treatment has been carried out.
Scarlet fever	Children can return to school 24 hours after commencing appropriate antibiotic treatment. If no antibiotics have been administered the person will be infectious for 2 to 3 weeks. If there is an outbreak of scarlet fever at the school or nursery, the health protection team will assist with letters and factsheet to send to parents or carers and staff.
Slapped cheek syndrome, Parvovirus B19, Fifth’s disease	None (not infectious by the time the rash has developed).
Bacillary Dysentery (Shigella)	Microbiological clearance is required for some types of shigella species prior to the child or food handler returning to school.
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting (Gastroenteritis)	Children and adults with diarrhoea or vomiting should be excluded until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped and they are well enough to return. If medication is prescribed, ensure that the full course is completed and there is no further diarrhoea or vomiting for 48 hours after the course is completed. For some gastrointestinal infections, longer periods of exclusion from school are required and there may be a need to obtain microbiological clearance. For these groups, your local health protection team, school health advisor or environmental health officer will advise. If a child has been diagnosed with cryptosporidium, they should NOT go swimming for 2 weeks following the last episode of diarrhoea.
Cryptosporidiosis	Until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
E. coli (verocytotoxigenic or VTEC)	The standard exclusion period is until 48 hours after symptoms have resolved. However, some people pose a greater risk to others and may be excluded until they have a negative stool sample (for example, pre-school infants, food handlers, and care staff working with vulnerable people). The health protection team will advise in these instances.
Food poisoning	Until 48 hours from the last episode of vomiting and diarrhoea and they are well enough to return. Some infections may require longer periods (local health protection team will advise).
Salmonella	Until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
Typhoid and Paratyphoid fever	Seek advice from environmental health officers or the local health protection team.
Flu (influenza)	Until recovered.
Tuberculosis (TB)	Pupils and staff with infectious TB can return to school after 2 weeks of treatment if well enough to do so and as long as they have responded to anti-TB therapy. Pupils and staff with non-pulmonary TB do not require exclusion and can return to school as soon as they are well enough.
Whooping cough (pertussis)	A child or staff member should not return to school until they have had 48 hours of appropriate treatment with antibiotics and they feel well enough to do so or 21 days from onset of illness if no antibiotic treatment.
Conjunctivitis	None.
Giardia	Until 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.
Glandular fever	None (can return once they feel well).
Head lice	None.
Hepatitis A	Exclude cases from school while unwell or until 7 days after the onset of jaundice (or onset of symptoms if no jaundice, or if under 5, or where hygiene is poor. There is no need to exclude well, older children with good hygiene who will have been much more infectious prior to diagnosis.
Hepatitis B	Acute cases of hepatitis B will be too ill to attend school and their doctors will advise when they can return. Do not exclude chronic cases of hepatitis B or restrict their activities. Similarly, do not exclude staff with chronic hepatitis B infection. Contact your local health protection team for more advice if required.
Hepatitis C	None.
Meningococcal meningitis/ septicaemia	If the child has been treated and has recovered, they can return to school.
Meningitis	Once the child has been treated (if necessary) and has recovered, they can return to school. No exclusion is needed.
Meningitis viral	None.
MRSA (meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)	None.
Mumps	5 days after onset of swelling (if well).
Threadworm	None.
Rotavirus	Until 48 hours after symptoms have subsided.

Policy:	Health and Safety Policy			Page:	of
Author:	Mrs J. Railton			Version:	1
Approved by:	Full Governing Body			Status:	Approved
Date of Approval:	November 2024	Date of Issue	November 2024	Date of Review	Autumn 2025

Recommended by	Mrs J. Railton
Approved by	Health, Safety and Welfare Committee Chair
Approval Date	November 2024
Version Number	1.2
Review Date	Autumn 2025

Version	Date of change	Date of release	Changed by	Reason for change
1.2	April 2022	April 2022	Z.Jones	Updates from WBC