Risk Assessment-Pupil return to school

1. Department: Education Leisure and Housing RISK ASSESSMENT
Process/Activity: Infection Prevention & Control Location: All ELH Establishments Date: 22.06.2020
Reviewed 10th August 2020
Describe activity: Location of staff at ELH establishments once establishments are open to staff and pupils returning from Lockdown.
Establishment Name and Location: Stronsay Junior High School,
Stronsay
Isolation Room Location in Establishment:
Bright Room
Hazard Person/s
Affected
Risk Risklevel before
controlsare in place
(delete as
appropriate)
Control Measures Risklevel after
controlsare in place
(delete as
appropriate)
Spreadof
infection.
Infectionof
staff,
young
people &
visitors.
Staff,young
people &
Visitors
Cross
contamination
of infection.
Infectionof
staff, young
people and
visitors
LOW MED HIGH General control measures
The responsetothe coronavirusCOVID-19outbreakiscomplex andfast
moving.AdvicefromGovernmentsourceswillbe sharedwithstaffonthe
OICwebsite: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Council/C/coronavirus.htm
Staff shouldfollowgoodinfectioncontrol guidance andputinplace the
guidance fromHealthProtectionScotland.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-
poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-shielding
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-
poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-physical-
distancing
No othervisitors, contractorsorparentsto come on site,unless
absolutelynecessary,e.g.tocarryout maintenance orinemergencies.
Work on the alterationstothe frontentrance to start as soonas
possible.BuildingWarrantwasissuedand workto occur as soon as
possible whilstoutof school hours.
LOW MED HIGH

2. Highlightmissedopportunitiesforsocial distancingand appropriate
handwashingwhere staff,pupils,orvisitors forgetthe safetyrules.
Cleaningmaterialstobe made available throughoutthe dayforstaff.
Desksand regularlytouchedsurfacesare cleanedatthe start of the
day,after break andlunch.
School to developanenhancedcleaningregime,includingfurther
cleaningatlunchtimes.
(Cleaningkitstobe organisedforeachworkingspace,includingthe use
of gloves)
Water fountaintobe supervisedbystaff.
Separate waterbottles (new),washed nightly.
Windows/patiodoorstobe openasappropriate,if weatherpermits,to
increase the circulationof airwithinthe rooms. Doorsto be wedged
openif appropriate.
Toys notto be broughtinto school to be playedwith. Howeveryoung
childrenmaywishtobringan itemor toy to provide comfortand
reassurance,whichisparticularlyimportantforyoungerchildrenand
childrenwithadditional needs.However,if achilddoes bringinan item
thenit isonlyfortheirownuse.Thisshouldnotincrease the riskof
indirectspreadof the virus
Pens/Pencilsetc.tobe providedbythe school.
On timetabledP.Esessions(Tuesday) childrenwill needtocome into
school inclothessuitable toundertake physical activityoutdoors,as
changingroomswill notbe available. We will cleananyequipment
usedat the endof eachlesson.

3. Children/staff whoare unwellshouldnotattend,inlinewithusual
procedures.InformationfromHealthProtectionScotlandstatesthatthe
viruspresentsasafever,andcough. Wherechildren/staffhave these
symptoms,theadvice shouldbe tostayathome. Inline withprocedures
and Governmentguidance,onlyallowstaff andchildreningoodhealth
to be in school.
- Where staff/children have afeverandcough,theyshouldremainat
home.
- Followinfectionandcontrol guidelines
- PT and HeadTeacherwill ensure effective staffingratio&coverat
short notice
Mr Kingisthe namedChildProtectionOfficerinplace andFirstAid
trainedstaff are on site.
All staff tobe OICemployeeswithPVGsandreferencesobtainedat
time of recruitment.
People
with
symptoms
attending
ELH sites
Staff,young
people &
Visitors
Infectionof
staff,children
andvisitors
LOW MED HIGH People symptomaticattendingELH establishments
Remindstaff,pupilsandparents thattheyshouldnotcome toschool if
theyor someone intheirhouseholdhasdevelopedsymptoms.
The main symptomsof coronavirusare:
 hightemperature –thismeans youfeel hotto touchon your
chestor back (youdo not needtomeasure yourtemperature)
 new,continuouscough – thismeanscoughingalot formore
than an hour,or 3 or more coughingepisodesin24hours (if
youusuallyhave a cough,itmay be worse than usual)
 lossor change to your sense of smell ortaste – thismeans
you've noticedyoucannotsmell ortaste anything,orthings
smell ortaste differenttonormal
 newpersistentcoughorincreasedtemperature.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-
have-coronavirus-symptoms/
LOW MED HIGH

4. Remindall staff andpupilsof thiseachday.
Remindall staff thatif theyor pupilsdevelopsymptoms,theyshould
be senthome.
Have a locationwherepotentiallysymptomaticpupilscanbe located
until theycanbe collected.
Brightroomclearedandreadiedforthisrole. Ensurethatthe extractor
fanisturnedonwhenoccupied. Listof phonenumbers (mobile and
home) of parents/guardianstobe regularlycheckedforaccuracy.All
parentsremindedthatitisimportanttocollecttheirchildrenquicklyin
these circumstancestoreducepossibleonwardspread. PPEequipment
to use inthese circumstancesisbasedinthe brightroom.
Guidance forthe use of PPE.
 Routine activities:NoPPEisrequiredwhenundertakingroutine
educational activitiesinclassroomorschool settings.
 SuspectedCOVID-19:Gloves,apronsandafluid-resistantsurgical
maskshouldbe wornby staff if a childoryoungpersonbecomesunwell
withsymptomsof COVID-19and needsdirectpersonal care.Eye
protectionshouldalsobe wornif a riskassessmentdeterminesthat
there isa risk of splashingtothe eyessuchas fromcoughing,spitting,
or vomiting.Glovesandapronsshouldbe usedwhencleaningthe areas
where a personsuspectedof havingCOVID-19hasbeen.
 Intimate care:Glovesandapronsshouldcontinue tobe usedwhen
providingintimatecare toa childor youngperson.Thiscan include
personal,hands-oncare suchas washing,toileting,orfirstaidand
certainclinical proceduressuchasassistedfeeding. Fluid-resistant
surgical masksand eye protectionshouldalsobe wornif arisk
assessmentdeterminesthatthere isariskof splashingtothe eyessuch
as fromcoughing,spitting,orvomiting. Glovesandapronsshouldbe
usedwhencleaningequipmentorsurfacesthatmightbe contaminated
withbodyfluidssuchassalivaor respiratorysecretions.
The main store of PPE will be heldinthe Brightroom.
Itinerantteacherstoreturnatthe startof the academicyear.Social

5. distancingandhygienearrangementstobe consistentlyused.
Staggeredreturnof childrentoensure proceduresare established ina
safe anduniformfashion:
SecondaryStudentsreturnWednesday12th
Augustonwards.
UpperPrimarystartThursday13th
Augustonwards.
LowerPrimary Friday14th
Augustonwards.
Nursery tostartMonday17th
Augustonwards.
Spreadof
infection.
Infectionof
staff,
young
people &
visitors.
Staff,young
people &
Visitors
Cross
contamination
of infection.
Infectionof
staff, young
people and
visitors
LOW MED HIGH Protectionwhen droppingoff and pickingup the establishment
Start and endtimesforschool dayto be consistentacrossthe school.
Start time – 9am End time- 3.15pm
Designatedareafordropoffidentifiedwithclear2mdemarcationlines
onthe groundandoutsidethe building,ifpossible.
Staff touse appropriate entrancefortheirclassroom.
Entrance/exitpointsbychildren.
NurseryParentstowalkaroundthe back of the HLCanddropoff children
viapatiodoors.
LowerPrimaryChildrentobe droppedoff byEastdoor- (white)
UpperPrimarytobe droppedoff byFrontentrance
Secondarystudentstouse Northdoor(red).
Car parktobe markedouttoshowseparationof vehicles.Alsomarksfor
separationof familieswhilstdeliveringorcollectingchildren. Where
possible acircularrouteisdevelopedforparentsandchildrentoensure
LOW MED HIGH

6. social distancing.
Requestmadetothe CommunityAssociationtouse theircarparkfor
parentswhendroppingofforcollectingchildren.
Encourage childrenwhenweatherisappropriatetocycle andwalk.Ask
parentsif theyare willingtodelivertheirchildrentoschool.Use of school
busesmaybe limitedtothosewithoutanyotheroption.
Car ParkneartoHLC onlytobe usedbyparentsof Nurserychildren.
Considerthe arrangementof parentsnottoenterthe buildingunlessin
an emergency.
Social distancingshouldbe adheredto.
Staff/volunteer/visitordistance of 2mwhere possible.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-
implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-
settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-
education-and-childcare-settings
All staff,parent/carers,childrenandvisitorstosanitise theirhandson
enteringsetting.The sanitiserwill be available ateveryentrance.
On enteringthe building,handsanitisershouldbe made availableand
everyone shoulduse thisbeforemovingto washtheirhandsthoroughly
at the nearestavailable handwashingarea. Where tissuesare used,bin
immediately,thenwashhands. Coughdirectedtocrookinelbow.
Pedal binsineachclassroom,andotherappropriate bases.
Personal reusablefacemasks/coveringswhennotinuse needtobe
placedintoa plasticbag.Reinforce the needtowashhandsaftertaking
off the facemasketc.
Atpickuptime childrenwillbe broughttoentrancewhenparentarrives,
bya memberof staff toreduceriskof infection,reverseonexiting.

7. Spreadof
infection.
Infectionof
staff,
young
people and
visitors.
Staff,young
people &
Visitors
Cross
contamination
of infection.
Infectionof
staff, young
people and
visitors
LOW MED HIGH Whencontractorscome ontosite
Contractorsarrivingatsite are directedbysignstoa separate entrance
where possible.Tofollowsame handsanitizingandhandwashingrulesas
perothervisitorsandstaff.Onlyessentialmaintenancetotake place.
Canteendeliveriestouse separateentrance wherepossible.Tofollow
same handsanitisingandwashingrulesasperothervisitorsandstaff.
Foodtobe deliveredtothe kitchenentrance only.
Social distancingshouldbe adheredto.
Staff/volunteer/visitordistance of 2mwhere possible.
Breaktimesandlunchtimes,will require extrastaffing.
Nursery/LowerPrimary/UpperPrimary touse NetballCourt/FrontPlay
Areaasbase.
Secondarytouse SchoolField asbase.
(All pupilstobe outside asmuchaspossible,withappropriate outdoor
wear).
LOW MED HIGH

8. Spreadof
infection.
Infectionof
staff,
young
people and
visitors
Staff,young
people &
Visitors
Cross
contamination
of infection.
Infectionof
staff, young
people and
visitors
LOW MED HIGH Protectionwhen movingaround the designatedschool areas
Staff and pupilsremindedateachsessionof social distancesrules.If
youare in close contactwitha pupil for15 minutes,thenface covering
will be required. 2metre markingstobe placedonthe flooraround
teacher/supportforlearnerassistanttables.
Clearsignsdisplayedasreminderstostaff andchildrenregardingsocial
distancingandhandwashing.
Provide suppliesof resourcesincludingtissues,soapandhandsanitiser.
Considerationgiventoemergencyevacuationprocedures/fire drill&
musterpoint– adjustmentstobe made locallytoemergency
evacuationproceduresto keep2mseparationwherepossible. Drill
practice tobe carriedoutwithstaff andpupilsleadbythe HeadTeacher
or establishmentmanager.
Netballcourttobe usedasamusterpoint.
Reinforcemessagingregardinghandwashingifsneezingorcoughing.Bin
nose blowingtissuesseparately.
Social distancingshouldbe adheredto. Staff/staffdistance of 2mwhere
possible.
Lunch at the start of termto be eateninthe classroom.
Young people shouldbe supervisedandsupportedtofollowguidance.
Furtherguidance tobe publishedin June toaddressthe role of support
for learningassistantsandworkingcloselywithchildren. Still awaiting
this.
Staggeredhandwashingforsnackand lunchtimes. Staggeredtoilet
breaks.
Toilets-
Upper Primarychildrentouse single adulttoiletsincorridoropposite to
Brightroom.
LowerPrimaryand Secondarychildrentouse boys/girlstoilets. Doors
to corridorfrom toiletstobe removed,preventingexcessivecontact
LOW MED HIGH

9. withthese doors(subjecttofire regulations)
Staff to use disabledtoiletandtoiletlinkedtobrightroom.
ALL TOILETS TO BE REGULARLY CLEANED,ADDITIONALCLEANINGTO
OCCUR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
Use of staff room and library will be reviewed,limitedtospecific
numberof pupilsandadults.
Classroomuse;
Secondary
S3/4 Art Room
S2 EnglishRoom
S1 Science Room
(Staff move around,studentsstayinthe above bases.)
Upper PrimaryClasstobe inFrench/Social Subjectsroomswithfolding
dividingwall open.Thisisaverylarge space andwill allow13 children
plustwoadultsto sociallydistance (2m)
LowerPrimaryClassto be in the Lowerand UpperPrimaryclassroom
space withfoldingdividingwallopen.
Shippingcontainerusedtostore furniture andunusedresourcesduring
the phasedreturnto school.
CONSIDERSTAFFINGLEVELS TO ENSURE THAT MINIMUM LEVEL OF
STAFFINGIN PLACE TO MEET NEED. INCLUDINGADDITIONALDAY OF
TEACHER AND AUXILIARIESPLUSSUPPORT FORLEARNING.
Good use shouldbe made of the outdoorareas to supportsocial
distancing.
Parentsaskedtoprovide all weatherclothingtooptimise the time
outside the classroom.
Equipmentshouldbe kepttoaminimumandcleanedafteruse.
Increase cleaningfrequencyof frequentlytouchedsurfaces,twohourly
and before andaftermealsandsnacks.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-
decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings
Guidelinesforfoodhygiene followedatmeal andsnacktimes:
- Increasedawarenessof infectioncontrol procedures
- Informationtomeetthe needsof youngpeoplegatheredin

10. advance and sharedwithcateringstaff
- Menussharedwithparentsinadvance to enable double checking
- Packedlunchesatthe start of the academicyear.
Novisitors,parents,carersbeyondfrontdoorwhere possible. All
participantstoremain withinrestricteddesignatedareas.
Staff to adhere tohealthandsafetyguidelines
- Clearinformationaboutindividual circumstancesandmeeting
needsfromcurrentrecordson SEEMIS
- Emergencycontactsdouble checked
- Staff withrelevanttraininginplace: FirstAid,epi-penetc
- NamedChildProtectionOfficerinplace foreachsetting
- FirstAidersonsite at all times,PPEto be usedas appropriate.
-
Care of
vulnerable
children
Children&
youngpeople
Riskof not
following
existing
proceduresfor
pupilsif
attendinga
settingdifferent
to registered
school/nursery
LOW MED HIGH Followexistingdocumentationforindividual pupil (including
behavioural/medical riskassessments,MAPP,PEEP) withany
adjustmentsrequiredforschool orsetting. Tobe put inplace and held
by an identifiedmemberof staff.
LOW MED HIGH
Infected
person
attending
the site
Staff, young
people &
Visitors
Riskof infection
to otherpeople
LOW MED HIGH Illnessesandaccidentsduringattendanceatestablishments
Isolationareawithinthe buildingidentifiedincase of anyindividuals
whopresentasunwell duringthe session.Requestforimmediate
collectionbyparents/carers. Areaidentifiedwhichcanbe supervised
to avoidunnecessarydistress toa child/youngperson.Brightroomto
be used.
PPEequipmenttouse inthesecircumstancesisbasedinthebrightroom.
Guidance forthe use of PPE.
 Routine activities:NoPPEisrequiredwhenundertakingroutine
MED HIGH

11. educational activitiesinclassroomorschool settings.
 SuspectedCOVID-19:Gloves,apronsandafluid-resistantsurgical
maskshouldbe wornby staff if a childoryoungpersonbecomesunwell
withsymptomsof COVID-19and needsdirectpersonal care.Eye
protectionshouldalsobe wornif a riskassessmentdeterminesthat
there isa risk of splashingtothe eyessuchas fromcoughing,spitting,
or vomiting.Glovesandapronsshouldbe usedwhencleaningthe areas
where a personsuspectedof havingCOVID-19hasbeen.
 Intimate care:Glovesandapronsshouldcontinue tobe usedwhen
providingintimatecare toa childor youngperson.Thiscan include
personal,hands-oncare suchas washing,toileting,orfirstaidand
certainclinical proceduressuchasassistedfeeding. Fluid-resistant
surgical masksand eye protectionshouldalsobe wornif arisk
assessmentdeterminesthatthere isariskof splashingtothe eyessuch
as fromcoughing,spitting,orvomiting. Glovesandapronsshouldbe
usedwhencleaningequipmentorsurfacesthatmightbe contaminated
withbodyfluidssuchassalivaor respiratorysecretions.
The main store of PPE will be heldinthe Brightroom.
Staff use dynamic risk assessments through process due to needs/
conditionsof pupils, staff memberor contractor. Contact the surgery, if
required.
Appropriatecare takenwhentreatingindividualspresentingwithillness,
PPE equipment used as required – bodily spills kits (each kit contains
mask, apron and gloves). Purchase body spill kits.
Followprocedurestoremove fromsettingwhere someonebecomes
unwell
- NHS guidance followedatall times
- Emergencycontactlistaccessible andupto date
- Appropriate area/sin schoolsorestablishments identifiedtoensure
childcan be isolatedbutappropriatelysuperviseduntilarrival of
emergencycontact

12. - Remove fromsetting
- Emergencycontactsinformedimmediately
- Emergencycontactfor child
- Self-isolate
Facilitiesinformedanddeepcleancarriedoutof areasdeemedexposed
to potential infectionfollowing covid-19-decontamination-in-non-
healthcare-settingsguidance.