CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL MODEL INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL SCHOOLS OPERATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT
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CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
MODEL INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL
SCHOOLS OPERATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT
Model risk assessments (School Operations and School Premises) and supporting guidance on operating procedures have been developed for
maintained schools and settings in consultation with our trade union colleagues and relevant service areas. Each maintained setting should
undertake their own risk assessment following this format – Cumbria County Council, as the employer in the above settings, will support and
guide governing bodies and school leaders to manage a planned and safe gradual return to school but recognises that local decisions to open
or not MUST follow a risk-based approach appropriate to the resources and capacity of each individual setting. Other types of schools are
welcome to use these models to help their own planning and risk assessment approach but must ensure that they prioritise their own
employer’s health and safety management procedures.
This document is a template to be used to help governing bodies and headteachers develop and tailor a site-specific risk assessment in
relation to infection prevention control including ongoing controls for COVID-19.
Below is a list of potential of hazards within our premises and the recommended control measures which apply to the majority of settings to aim
to help you manage risks to the lowest possible level. Controls shown follow current available guidance and best practice.
Headteachers and governing bodies are responsible for monitoring the advice and guidance available, ensuring risk assessments and safe
working practices are updated where applicable and cascaded through to employees. They must ensure that compliance is monitored, and any
emerging issues addressed appropriately.
PLEASE NOTE: Schools and trusts should work closely with parents and carers, staff and unions when agreeing the best approaches for their
circumstances. Your risk assessments should outline YOUR agreed control measures following your local planning processes – any additional
control measures you identify as being required should be added to the additional controls column, along with who is responsible and a
timescale. Likewise any suggested control measures included in this model that do not apply to your setting can be removed. All employees
working within the premises should receive site-specific information on the controls implemented within their workplaces. Those measures in
italics are beyond what the Government advises but can still be used part of a range of protective measures at the discretion of the
Headteacher/Senior Management Team etc.
Help and support with the development of your risk assessment is available through the County Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Team at
healthandsafety@cumbria.gov.uk .
Please note that the Local Authority is liaising with contractors working on its behalf to ensure that they are undertaking effective liaison with
occupiers BEFORE attending site – contractors are asked to provide key information in relation to how they are managing infection control.
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This risk assessment refers to current national guidance, which is listed at the end of this document, and within accompanying
guidance.
Likelihood: Severity
Very unlikely, e.g. 1 in 1,000,000 chance of it happening 1 2 3 4 5
Unlikely, e.g. 1 in 100,000 chance of it happening Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Most
Possible, e.g. likely to occur during standard operations Severe
Likely, e.g. has been known to happen before 5 5 10 15 20 25
Very likely, e.g. it is almost certain that something will Very Low Risk Medium High Risk High High
happen Likely Risk Risk Risk
4 4 8 12 16 20
Severity: Likely Low Risk Medium Medium High High
Likelihood
Insignificant No injury
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Minor Minor injuries requiring first aid
Moderate First aid/RIDDOR reportable incident 3 3 6 9 12 15
Possible Low Risk Medium Medium Medium High
Major Serious injury/hospital attendance
Most severe Disabling injury, long term ill-health Risk Risk Risk Risk
or fatality 2 2 4 6 8 10
Unlikely Low Risk Low Medium Medium Medium
15-25 Unacceptable. Risk Risk Risk Risk
Stop activity and make immediate improvements 1 1 2 3 4 5
Very Low Risk Low Low Risk Low Low
6-12 Tolerable Unlikely Risk Risk Risk
Look to improve within a specified timescale
1-5 Acceptable
No further action, but ensure controls are maintained
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Version
Version Description Date of Revision
Number
1. Reviewed/Updated in line with current DfE guidance for schools in relation to Covid-19 1.9.21
2. 29/9/21 updates inline with Cumbria Council recommendations. 4.10.21
3. 13.10.21 updates in-line with Cumbria Public health letter dated 8.10.21 13.10.21
4. 14.10.21 updates in-line with Cumbria Public health letter dated 11.10.212 14.10.21
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RA reference Enter your RA ref Activity description Infection prevention and control –
during COVID-19 pandemic
Assessment date 26.8.21 Assessor name Jacqueline Beavis
Assessment team members Head teacher Planned review date End of September 2021 or when any
Staff updates made available.
Location Moor Row Primary School Number of people exposed Unknown
Overall residual risk level Medium risk People exposed All employees
following implementation of Step 4 of the Government Roadmap Pupils
effective control measures came into force on Monday July 19th, Visitors
2021 Contractors
Members of the public
Professionals in Public Health, Health and Vulnerable children/adults
Safety and LA services will continue Persons with pre-existing medical
to work closely with recognised trade conditions
union colleagues to promote safe working
First aiders
procedures, suitable safety controls and
limit risk. New/expectant mothers
DfE helpline 0800 046 8687 (select option 1 for advice on action to take in response to a positive case)
Assessment last updated See above Is this an acceptable risk? Yes/ No
Training: All staff will receive training and information proportionate and relevant to the activity that is being undertaken.
Monitor and review: This risk assessment and its implementation will be monitored on at least a weekly basis and will take account of any new or updated
guidance and ensure that the control measures remain relevant and effective.
Communication and consultation: Regular updates will be provided to all staff thorough team meetings/staff bulletins – feedback and comments will be
welcomed. Copies of this risk assessment will be available on our school website.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Hazards in relation to 10 In the event of an outbreak, we will follow 6
staffing and daily operation Medium Local Health Protection advice. Medium
during COVID-19 pandemic Risk Information posters highlighting the symptoms Catch it Kill it Bin it Risk Any positive
L5 x S2 of COVID-19 are prominently displayed Poster on Schools L3 x S2 LFT tests on
Portal a
throughout the premises.
\Wednesday
Ongoing communications (posters, emails, e-Bug COVID-19
and Sunday
inductions briefings toolbox talks) are provided website must be
to all employees, pupils, parents and visitors. reported to
Staff and parents of pupils are advised that The headteacher HT by 7 pm.
they (staff or pupil) must not come into school reserves the right Member of
if they have Coronavirus (COVID 19) to refuse a pupil’s staff to book
symptoms (a high temperature, a new attendance in PCR test and
continuous cough, loss of taste or smell), or school if in their to stay off
they have had a positive LFT. reasonable school until
Staff will not have to self-isolate if have been in judgement the rest test results
close contact with someone who is positive if are known. If
of the pupils and
they are fully vaccinated (14 days have passed positive –
staff are at risk of
since their final dose of a Covid 19 vaccine isolate 10
given by the NHS. However, if a family possible infection.
days. HT to
member tests positive via a LFT or PCR test obtain advice
member of staff to not come into school. To The headteacher from PHE /
book in for a PCR test and stay off school will refer to the Cumbria.
whilst awaiting results. local Public Health
Coronavirus Refer to
(COVID-19) - parent
Public Health Cumbria have advised that children information for question
aged between 5 and 18+6 months (unless exempt) schools and early letters.
stay at home if anyone in the household tests years settings to
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
positive for COVID-19 (via either a PCR or Lateral decide the
Flow test). 5 days following the onset of symptoms appropriate
in the household contact who has tested positive (or actions to take
test date if the positive case had no symptoms), the with regard to
close contact young person should get a PCR test. household
If this is negative, they can return to school, but contacts of
should isolate again immediately and get another positive cases.
test if the develop symptoms of COVID-19.
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Staff with a
OR positive LFT will
be asked to self-
• Instead of isolating for the five days, isolate and take a
children and young people who are contacts PCR test.
of household positive cases can take a
Lateral Flow Test each morning and if
Warn and inform
negative, attend school the same day
letters / text / email
(rather than staying at home). This is an
to be sent home if
option for both primary and secondary
school children. positive cases in
school warning
• If they develop symptoms of COVID-19, or parents of signs
receive a positive Lateral Flow test result, and symptoms.
they should immediately isolate and get a
PCR test. We have put in
place the local
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If the PCR test is taken within 2 days of the positive lateral flow test, and is negative, it overrides the self-test LFD test and the pupil can return to school, as
long as the individual doesn’t have COVID-19 symptoms.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Public Health
Children aged 4 and under should stay at home if Contingency
anyone in their household tests positive for COVID- Framework for
19 via either a Lateral Flow or PCR test for 5 days. managing local
This should start from the onset of symptoms in the outbreaks.
household contact who has tested positive case (or
test date if the positive case had no symptoms). The We recommend
child should only have a PCR test if they develop that staff pause the
symptoms of COVID-19. ‘trace’ function in
certain situations.
A close contact includes:
- anyone who lives in the same household as
someone with Covid-19 symptoms or who has tested
positive Covid-19;
- anyone who has had any of the following types of
contact with someone who has tested positive for
Covid-19 with an LFD or PCR test:
face-to-face contact including being coughed on
or having a face-to-face conversation within 1m
been within 1m for 1 minute or longer without
face-to-face contact
been within 2m of someone for more than 15
minutes (either as a one-off contact, or added up
together over one day)
travelled in the same vehicle or a plane.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
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Staff and pupils travelling from abroad will
adhere to travel legislation as set out in
Government travel advice.
Primary staff will be asked to voluntarily
participate in asymptomatic testing at home
and will be provided with kits for future testing.
At Moor Row testing will be completed on
Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Text HT
directly by 7pm on the day of testing if test
positive – this will allow for staffing to be
organised he day before.
Individual risk assessments are completed for
all Clinically Extremely Vulnerable staff and
pupils with any extra precautions identified to
minimise the risk of exposure to the virus.
Where necessary referrals will be made to our
occupational health provider.
Normal absence and wellbeing reporting
procedures are followed.
All staff will adhere to any instructions, advice,
guidance, and site rules provided to them
including hand and respiratory hygiene and
where identified, social distancing and use of
face coverings.
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Those aged 11 to 17 need proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England (children aged 10 and under are exempt from this) and those aged 5 to 17
must take a COVID-19 travel test on or before day 2. More information is provided in the government’s quarantine and testing guidance
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Staff are responsible for ensuring that they are
up-to-date with their own routine
immunisations.
Staff are encouraged to download the NHS
COVID-19 app and follow the government
guidance Use of the NHS COVID-19 app in
education and childcare settings
We will continue to encourage staff to take up
the offer of vaccination and will support them
to attend booked vaccine appointments during
term time.
We will continue to stagger drop off, pick up,
lunchtimes and breaks to ensure continuous
safe management until October half term and
then review.
We will continue to encourage staff to remain on
site during lunch breaks. Where this is not
possible we will ask that they take added
precautions such as using face coverings in
busy or crowded areas.
As much as is comfortably possible classrooms
will be well ventilated.
Until October half term whole school gatherings
for events such as assemblies will held online or
weather permitting outside.
Classrooms to be arranged in hose shoes and /
or rows – CT choice.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Hazards relating to visitors 10 Contact details of 8 - Medium AB to take
We will continue to ask visitors to sign in and
coming into the setting Medium visitors we be collected Risk contact
use the hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
Risk by office in case of details of
L5 x S2 We will continue where possible to check in contact with positive L4x S2 visitors.
advance with visitors that they are not cases – via visitor
experiencing symptoms. signing in sheet. AB / JB to
We will encourage visitors and visiting contact
specialists to take a Lateral Flow Test prior to visitor if
the visit. positive case
Key contractors carrying out critical/essential linked to
works will be made aware of this risk close
assessment. contact.
Visitors to school will be asked to wear a face
covering when walking through the school I
corridors and communal areas.
Majority of parents not to be invited into school
until after half term except for specific SENDCO
meetings.
Governor meetings will continue over Zoom until
October half ter. – review.
Hazards relating to close 12 Headteacher/SLT will continue to determine We will follow the 8 Daily
contact with asymptomatic Medium arrangements to manage pupil groups appropriate Medium increased
persons Risk dependent on the school circumstances, with Information for Risk cleaning will
the aim of minimising contact between schools and early L4 x S2 continue until
L4 x S3
individuals and maintain social distancing years settings October half
term – review
wherever possible. provided by the
by HT.
Public Health team
regarding the
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Children will continue to be supported to different threshold Hand
maintain social distancing and encouraged not levels and washing
to touch staff where possible. introduce measures mandatory
All staff with younger children and children with in line with each as soon as
level. staff/pupils
complex needs or who need close personal
We may reintroduce enter the
care will continue to try to maintain their
building.
distance and minimise time spent within 1 metre bubbles for temporary
Staff to
of anyone. periods to reduce oversee.
We will continue to keep a small supply of face mixing between groups
masks. in the event of a local Parents
Staff will have a personal choice as to whether outbreak situation. testing
to wear masks in own classroom as in regular positive via
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contact with pupils. If staff moving around the adult visitors will be PCR test will
school into different classes if in close contact asked to wear face have
staff to wear a mask or to keep a distance of 1m coverings when parental
without a mask. Staff may want to wear a moving around the choice as to
school in corridors and whether to
mask when talking to parents on the gate.
communal areas. send children
We will continue to encourage all staff to into school –
undertake twice weekly home tests. absence
We will continue to authorised.
maintain records of
all visitors to Staff build
support the NHS hand
Track and Trace washing
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Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
programme where routines in to
necessary. school day
Sinks within
classrooms
to be used.
Twice weekly
LFT at home.
Positive
cases
reported
directly to HT
followed by
PCR test. Ht
to report to
PHE.
Hazards relating to close 12 We will continue to follow public health advice 4
We will 8 Pupils to be
contact with symptomatic Medium on testing, self-isolation and management of encourage staff to Medium sent home
persons Risk confirmed cases of COVID-19. take a PCR test if Risk immediately
L4 x S3 We will send home anyone who develops they are contacted L4 x S2 with
symptoms, however mild whilst in school. by NHS Track and minimum
We will continue to make a space available for Trace contact with
any symptomatic pupil who is awaiting collection other people.
– EYFS overflow classroom.
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Staff who do not need to isolate, and children and young people aged under 18 years 6 months who usually attend school, and have been identified as a
close contact, should continue to attend school as normal. They do not need to wear a face covering within the school, but it is expected and recommended
that these are worn when travelling on public or dedicated transport.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
We will ensure that there is adequate ventilation We will arrange for Close
in the room and a supply of PPE available in the pupil to be contact letter
case close contact is necessary. collected rather / text to be
We will ensure that appropriate adult than use sent home
supervision is available. public/dedicated advising
We will ensure that the space is thoroughly school transport. parents to
cleaned once the pupil has been collected. look out for
symptoms.
Parents
testing
positive via
PCR test will
have
parental
choice as to
whether to
send children
into school –
absence
authorised
Hazards in relation to poor 10 We will continue to encourage and remind about Pupil allergies 8 - Medium Daily
cleaning/ hygiene/waste Medium frequent and thorough hand-cleaning for all staff identified where Risk increased
management Risk and pupils and maintain adequate supplies of applicable. cleaning will
L5 x S2 soap and hand sanitiser. L4 x S2 continue until
Inadequate cleaning and We will continue to remind pupils to discard October half
hygiene processes used paper towels in the bins provided. term – review
by HT.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Cleaning regimes will be maintained and will Hand
include regular cleaning of areas and equipment washing
and frequently-touched surfaces as detailed in mandatory
the current PHE guidance COVID-19 Cleaning as soon as
in non-healthcare settings staff/pupils
Extra cleaning will continue until October half enter the
term and then further reviewed. building.
We will continue to ensure that shared Staff to
resources are cleaned regularly and rotated oversee
where possible. Staff build
We have copies of all relevant safety data hand
sheets for sanitising products used. washing
Electric hand dryers are subject to planned routines in to
maintenance as identified in manufacturers school day
recommendations. Sinks within
Local school-specific risk assessments will classrooms
identify additional control measures to be to be used.
followed to prevent cross contamination and
infection, e.g., cleaning/kitchen RA’s.
Hazards in relation to 12 We have a staffing plan in place to ensure safe Any positive LFT 9 Any positive
shortage of staff due to Medium staffing levels are achievable, agreed, results to be notified to Medium LFT results
infection or isolation Risk established, and monitored appropriate to group HT by 7pm to ensue Risk to be notified
L4 x S3 sizes/pupil needs and the activities required. staffing can be L3 x S3 to HT by 7pm
Ratios are based on appropriate risk organised for the to ensue
assessments. following day. staffing can
All employees are advised of and offered be organised
vaccination cover. for the
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
following
day.
Hazards in relation to staff 10 5Pupils - separate individual risk 8 – Medium Daily
and pupils deemed high Medium assessment/healthcare/behaviour management Risk increased
risk due to underlying or Risk plans and external support is accessed where L4x S2 cleaning will
pre-existing health L5 x S2 required to determine if the child or young continue until
conditions, and pregnant person can safely attend the setting where one- October half
women to-one care or support is not available for them. term – review
We will continue to follow the government
6 by HT.
guidance for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
(CEV) people and ensure that individual risk Hand
assessments are carried out and any additional washing
measures put in place to ensure their safety. mandatory
We will acknowledge advice from the individual’s as soon as
clinician who has advised that a CEV person staff/pupils
cannot attend the setting. enter the
7We will continue to encourage staff who may be building.
at increased risk from COVID-19 to raise their Staff to
concerns with the headteacher/SLT, who will oversee.
explain the measures the school is putting in
place to reduce the risk. Where
We will continue to follow the 8Coronavirus required
(COVID-19) advice for pregnant employees ipads will be
supplied for
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Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
6 Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
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Protect vulnerable workers - Working safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (hse.gov.uk)
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Guidance provided by the HSE, The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Individual risk assessments will be completed 9
We will support online
for all female staff who have given notification and encourage our learning and
that they are pregnant. pregnant staff to agreement
We will ensure that remote access is available take up the offer of signed by
to any pupil who is unable to attend school due vaccination. parents.
clinical or public health advice -Showbie on line
conferencing.
Hazards in relation to the 10 We will promote safe transport guidance to staff Protocols will 8 - Medium AB to liaise
use of transport and travel Medium and parents and continue to encourage where remain in place for Risk with school
(public transport, Risk possible to avoid/limit the use of public drop off and pick up. L4x S2 transport
dedicated school transport L5 x S2 transport. We will continue to
and educational visits) We will follow government guidance and record how
continue to recommend that children and young everyone, travels to
people aged 11 and over wear face coverings and from school (to AB to
when travelling to school on dedicated school support NHS Test request
transport. and Trace). information
A Transport risk assessment is available for from parents
SEND children. AB to provide
All SEND children have individual risk current
assessments in place for transport purposes. advice for
Transport providers will continue to follow parents
appropriate controls as highlighted in their code
of practice.
Pupils who have travelled to school on public
or dedicated transport will be reminded about
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
good hygiene practices when putting on,
removing and storing their face coverings.
10We will refer to the EVOLVE website for
additional guidance regarding the resumption of
educational daytrips and residential visits.
Hazards in relation to pupil 10 - Whole-school stress risk assessment in place. The Local Authority 8 – Medium All staff
and staff wellbeing Medium Where staff report work-related issues, have produced the Risk adhere to
and mental health Risk individual stress risk assessments will be following guidance L4 x S2 Staff
L5 x S2 carried out in line with HSE guidance. Coronavirus – getting Wellbeing
Preventing ill health due to Staff will be referred to occupational health as back to school: Policy and
anxiety and work-related early as possible. Supporting emotional follow HSE
stress Good communication measures are in place wellbeing and learning guidance
and maintained with staff.
The Local Authority have produced the following Headteacher,
guidance Coronavirus - getting back to school - SLT (HMcQ),
Supporting emotional wellbeing and learning Weekly
We have access to useful links and sources of review
support through Promoting and supporting meetings
mental health and wellbeing in schools staff and
pupils for
ongoing
support
Staff suffering from ‘Post- 9 Arrangements will be in place to ensure that any Individual risk Individual
COVID Syndrome’ Medium staff member returning to work following a assessments to be risk
Risk COVID-19 infection and potentially suffering carried out. assessment
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Local Authority schools must make use of the EVOLVE Notification and Approval System. They will be expected to follow the normal process of risk
assessment and log all educational visits onto the EVOLVE database
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
returning to work following L3 x S3 from ‘Long COVID’ is fully supported in their Your COVID to be
COVID-19 infection return to work. Recovery | completed.
Referrals to occupational health will be made Supporting your
where required. recovery after
COVID-19
Hazards due to the lack of 10 Local risk assessments/individual healthcare Where required 8 – Medium Headteacher
suitable PPE Medium plans/ behaviour management plans reviewed contact the call Risk Nominated
Risk and followed to identify 11PPE requirements in centre to order PPE L4x S2 Health &
L5 x S2 line with current guidance. 0800 783 1967 Safety staff
12PPE to be fit for purpose/approved (Manned from 09:00 – member to
specification. 17:00 Monday to oversee
Where PPE/RPE is provided, staff are provided Friday)
with training and instruction in its use. AB to keep a
Local compliance to be monitored by stock
headteacher as far as reasonably practicable. inventory of
Guidance provided to staff in relation to the use supplies,
and wearing of their own face coverings. reordering as
and when
needed.
All stock
checked for
dates
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PPE provided free to SEND schools will continue as long as supplies continue to be provided at no cost.
12 PPE will be available to order where required (i.e., in the event of an Outbreak)
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
Hazards due to verbal and Medium We have a separate risk assessment for dealing Medium HT will act
physical abuse of staff risk 9 with violent situations and staff are aware of the risk 6 swiftly on any
L3 x 3S control measures L3 x 2S reported
Staff are all aware of the school SIGN 04 incidents of
Violence and aggression at work. physical or
All incidents of verbal or physical abuse will be verbal abuse
reported on an 13Accident/incident report form of staff.
for inclusion on the E-Safety database.
Hazards in relation to Medium Emergency procedures have been reviewed Fire safety drill near Medium AB and JB to
managing incidents and risk 6 to ensure that arrangements remain valid for the start of term to be risk 6 organise and
emergencies L3 x 2S fire safety management. completed. L3 x 2S implement
Suitable follow-up procedures to be taken fire drill.
following potential infection exposure Paediatric first aid level
incidents (in line with current Public Health 3 training to be AB to identify
England and updated HSE RIDDOR updated. and book
guidance circulated to schools). relevant
At least one person with a paediatric first aid First aid kits to be training.
certificate will be on the premises at all checked on a regular
times when children aged between 0-24 basis. AB to check
months are present. first aid kits –
Suitable first aid kits are in place, regularly All off site school visits HS
checked and updated to include (where must be accompanied
already not supplied) IIR surgical masks, by a level 3 paediatric All trips must
rubber gloves and hand sanitisers for close first aider. be
contact first aid treatment. accompanied
by a level 3
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
First aiders for the premises are issued with paediatric
current advice and guidance. first aider.
All staff are aware of their responsibilities to
report safety concerns, ill health, damage,
defects, accidents, or incidents in line with
existing school policy.
Respiratory syncytial virus 10 - E-School Nurse - support for health conditions | Daily increased 8 – Medium Daily
(RSV), Norovirus, Influenza Medium Cumbria County Council cleaning will continue Risk increased
and other health Risk Health A to Z - NHS until October half term L4 x S2 cleaning will
conditions L5 x S2 Health protection in schools and other childcare – review by HT. continue until
facilities October half
Hand washing term – review
mandatory as soon as by HT.
staff/pupils enter the
building. Staff to Hand
oversee. washing
mandatory
Catch it Kill it Bin it as soon as
Poster on Schools staff/pupils
Portal to be enter the
displayed around building.
school. Staff to
oversee
Close contact / non-
regular contact staff to
wear masks.
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Hazard description Potential Current control measures (those that are in Additional control Residual Action
and how people are at risk risk place) measures (to be risk details by
identified and whom by
implemented) when
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To be completed by the individual undertaking the risk assessment:
Name: Jacqueline Beavis Job title: Head teacher
Signature Date: 1.9.21
To be completed by the headteacher:
I consider this risk assessment to be suitable and sufficient to control the risks to the health and safety of both employees undertaking the
tasks involved and any other person who may be affected by the activities.
Name: Jacqueline Beavis Job title Head teacher
Signature: Date: 1.9.21
Useful links and guidance:
Schools COVID-19 operational guidance
When to self-isolate and what to do - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 actions for out-of-school settings
SEND and specialist settings - additional operational guidance: COVID-19
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in education, childcare and children’s social care settings, including for aerosol generating
procedures (AGPs)
Outdoor Education Advisory Panel advice on health and safety on educational visits: https://oeapng.info
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