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1 | Education Links - Covid-19 Risk Assessment |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3 | Key to abbreviations - | SSM | Student Services Manager | SPM | Student Placement Manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | PDWM | Personal Development and Welfare Manager | SENCo | SENDCo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | SBM | School Business Manager | SAO | Senior Admin. Officer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 | N.B. If local area restrictions are applied (tiers of intervention) Education Links will remain open to all students, as with all AP settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9 | # | Hazard identified | Initial risk | Measures required to mitigate the risk | Mitigated risk | Action | Linked Document | Updated | |||||||||||||||||||
10 | 1 | Risks of bringing infection into school due to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 1.1 | Staff member with symptoms, entering premises | V.High | Staff member should stay at home and apply for a test. | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19-Essential Steps | 03/01/2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Staff member who has come into close contact with symptomatic person, and is not fully vaccinated, entering premises | High | Staff member should stay at home and self-isolate according to guidance | V.Low | Staff | 03/01/2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Staff to be offered rapid test (home testing); if a person tests positive they will self-isolate following government guidance. If a staff member receives a positive lateral flow test result at home, they must self-isolate and will also need to take a ‘standard’ coronavirus (PCR) test to confirm their result. They must report their home test results to NHS Test and Trace. They do not need to share their test results with school (both home tests and PCR tests), to help with contact tracing, unless required by local Public Health. | Low | Testing team | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 1.2 | Student with symptoms, or who has come into close contact with symptomatic person, entering premises | V.High | Parents must not send student in to school if showing symptoms, or if family is self isolating as advised by NHS Test and Trace | V.Low | Parent | CLAT-COVID-19-Essential Steps | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | All students /parents instructed on identifying symptoms and how to self isolate. | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19-Essential Steps | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Signage on door detailing symptoms and procedures to be followed | Low | Admin | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Students to be offered rapid test (home testing); if a person tests positive they will self-isolate following government guidance. If a student receives a positive lateral flow test result at home, they must self-isolate and will also need to take a ‘standard’ coronavirus (PCR) test to confirm their result. They must report their home test results to NHS Test and Trace. They do not need to share their test results with school (both home tests and PCR tests), to help with contact tracing, unless required by local Public Health. | Low | Testing team | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 1.3 | Asymptomatic infected person entering premises | V.High | Handwashing station close to door | Low | Staff on duty | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | (including contractors, governors, staff from other schools, parents/carers, other professionals, etc) | All other controls in place to reduce risk - cleaning, social distancing | V.Low | All | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Staff/student to be offered rapid test (home testing); if a person tests positive they will self-isolate following government guidance. If a student or staff member receives a positive lateral flow test result at home, they must self-isolate and will also need to take a ‘standard’ coronavirus (PCR) test to confirm their result. They must report their home test results to NHS Test and Trace. They do not need to share their test results with school (both home tests and PCR tests), to help with contact tracing, unless required by local Public Health. | Low | Testing team | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Records of visitors to be kept for 'track and trace' purposes | Low | Admin | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Use online options instead of face to face meetings | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Contractors and other parties not to visit during teaching hours or only by prior appointment | Low | Admin | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 1.4 | Travelling on public transport | Marginal | Wear face masks on public transport; remove according to procedure on arrival | Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | Recommendation to cycle, walk or use own car | V.Low | All | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 2 | Risks of spreading infection within school due to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 2.1 | Virus on hands and clothing | High | Hands to be washed and dried with paper towel on entering the premises | V.Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | Students shown instructional video on handwashing | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-19-For general cleaning and hygiene | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Hand sanitiser to be used in classrooms - sufficient supplies to be provided | V.Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Students / Staff should use only one laptop. Wiped after use | V.Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Hands washed before and after meals | V.Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Staff and students encouraged to not wear outdoor clothing in school | V.Low | All | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Clean frequently touched surfaces with standard products | Low | Cleaners/staff | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Copper tape applied to door handles - reduce life of virus | Low | Facilities Manager | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Items such as pens shall not be shared; other items will be cleaned often | V.Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Items that cannot be cleaned will be removed for 72 hours, including visitor badges | V.Low | All | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 2.2 | Virus spread by hot air hand dryers | Marginal | Hot air dryers to be turned off. | V.Low | Facilities Manager | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Paper towels and bins provided, emptied daily; towels refilled daily | V.Low | Cleaners | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 2.3 | Virus in the air - sneezing, coughing and spitting (aerosol) | High | Promote the 'catch it, bin it, kill it' routine | Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19-Essential Steps | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | Masks to be worn in communal areas, in classrooms, and all crowded indoor areas | Low | All | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Tissues to be provided in all classrooms and offices | Low | All | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Mechanical ventilation systems used where possible (Stratford) | V.Low | Facilities Manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Circulate air in rooms by opening doors and windows | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-19-For general cleaning and hygiene | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Any student deliberately coughing or spitting may be sanctioned | Low | SLT | CLAT Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy - Addendum - COVID-19 - August 2020 | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 2.4 | Social distancing not maintained | High | Only one student allowed in reception area when searching takes place. Others to wait outside | V.Low | Staff on duty | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Make use of alternative entrances / exits where appropriate | V.Low | SLT | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures at entrance of campus | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Signs and floor markings to promote distancing | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Staff and other adults maintain 2m distance as much as possible. | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Students remain in campus-sized 'bubbles' | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Unnecessary furniture to be removed; or furniture used as barriers | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Lessons planned to exploit outdoor areas | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19 Classroom Procedures | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Corridors and doorways to be kept clear; give way to approaching persons | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Face coverings to be worn in communal areas and where social distancing cannot be followed, unless the person is exempt. | V.Low | All | When and How to use a Face Covering - mask or shield | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Stagger start times for students when numbers are high; breakfast club may aid staggered start | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Stagger break/lunch times for different groups when numbers are high | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Maintain distancing during lunch. Allow eating outside or in classrooms | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Students allowed toilet breaks at any time to avoid queuing | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Access to office areas controlled by staff working there, i.e. admin, teaching staff, SLT | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Signs to show max number of persons in a room eg Stratford Reception=2, East Ham office=1, SLT office=3 | V.Low | Admin/Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Staff rota for home-working where appropriate to reduce overcrowding in offices | V.Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Staff kitchen - tea-making from urn or by rota to avoid overcrowding | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Remove extra seating in non-teaching areas to limit congregation | V.Low | Facilities Manager | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 2.5 | Person developing symptoms while at school | Marginal | Staff should go home immediately | Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Student should be isolated in the building until collected to go home | Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | In exceptional circumstances a student or staff member may be given a PCR home test kit to use if they are unable to access the testing procedures | Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Deep clean of affected areas following a person becoming unwell onsite | Low | Cleaners | CLAT-19-Cleaning if there's been a suspected case in school | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 2.6 | Social distancing not possible due to students special needs | High | Sufficient PPE available | Low | Admin/cleaners | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 2.7 | Touching Infected surfaces | High | Clean desk policy | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-19-For general cleaning and hygiene | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | Touch points (door handles, key pads) cleaned daily; wrapped in copper tape | V.Low | Cleaners/Facilities Manager | CLAT-19-For general cleaning and hygiene | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Student must not use staff toilets or enter staff offices | V.Low | Students | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Some recreational equipment removed if cleaning not possible | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Staff and students encouraged to not wear outdoor clothing in school | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Enhanced cleaning of frequently touched surfaces | V.Low | Cleaners/staff | CLAT-19-For general cleaning and hygiene | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Cleaning monitored for effectiveness | V.Low | Admin | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Door left open where possible to avoid touching handles | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 2.8 | Symptomatic person unable to go home immediately | V.High | Person should be isolated and area cleaned when free. | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-19-Cleaning if there's been a suspected case in school | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
77 | Supervising staff wear PPE if unable to distance | Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Where possible isolation room to be locked for 72 hours after use | V.Low | Staff | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 2.9 | PPE equipment unavailable | Marginal | PPE levels should be monitored, and reordered / redistributed in good time | V.Low | Admin | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 2.10 | Student property being handed in is infected | Marginal | Student items should be wiped and placed in plastic bags by student and not touched by staff; returned to student in classroom at end of day | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures for searching students | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
81 | 2.11 | Social distancing not possible while performing searches | High | Pat down searches are optional and subject to individual risk assessment | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures for searching students | 29/08/2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
82 | If using 'pat down' then search student from behind | V.Low | Staff | CLAT-COVID-19_Procedures for searching students | 29/08/2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | 3 | Risks of person becoming seriously ill due to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 3.1 | Person has medical risk unknown to school | V.High | Medical details for existing students and staff must be kept up to date | V.Low | Group Staff/Admin | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | New students must have a medical risk assessment before joining | V.Low | SSM / SPM | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Agency staff medical risk must be assessed before joining | V.Low | SAO | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | 3.2 | Person has high medical risk condition (Category 1) | V.High | Person with high medical risk may be on site with all precautions - social distancing, PPE, hand washing and sanitizer | V.Low | SLT | Covid-age Individual Vulnerability Questionnaire | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | 3.3 | Person with medical risk condition (Category 2) | High | Person with medical risk may be on site with appropriate precautions - social distancing, hand washing and sanitizer | V.Low | SLT | Covid-age Individual Vulnerability Questionnaire | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | 3.4 | Person living with someone with a high risk condition | High | Person may come to school with precautions | V.Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 3.5 | Person isolating with symptoms | High | Person (staff) wellbeing should be regularly monitored by school (especially if living alone) | Low | Admin | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 3.6 | Person who has tested positive | High | Assessment made as to whether staff could have contracted virus at school, and review processes / risk assessment in light of events; take local health advice | Marginal | SLT | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Assess whether other school contacts should self isolate, the school close, or a deep clean performed; subject to local health advice | Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Person should not return to work until after 7 days and they have no or one remaining symptom (confirm NHS guidance) | Low | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Report incident to PHE, the HSE under RIDDOR and Geetha Unnithan (The Education Space) if infection likely to have occurred in school | Marginal | SLT | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | 3.7 | Person subject to emerging risk e.g. BAME population | High | Review individual risk assessment and precautions | Low | SLT | Covid-age Individual Vulnerability Questionnaire | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
96 | 4 | Risk of infection from failure of controls due to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 4.1 | Student failing to comply with reasonable requests to follow protocols, or likely to engage in violent behaviour, leading to risk of infection | High | Distraction, de-escalation and divertion techniques; sanctions leading to fixed term exclusion as last resort; aim is to reduce risk to self and others | Low | Staff/ SLT / Principal | CLAT Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy - Addendum - COVID-19 - August 2020 | 01/09/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
98 | Student risk assessed as to what procedures to put in place so they can come to school and be safe | V.Low | SLT | Individual Student COVID Risk Assessment | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Students will not be restrained, alternative methods of diffusing situation must be used, according to risk assessment | Marginal | Staff | CLAT Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy - Addendum - COVID-19 - August 2020 | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Students rewarded for good compliance | Low | Staff | CLAT Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy - Addendum - COVID-19 - August 2020 | 01/09/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||