Policy: Covid Controls

Coronavirus Policy

As a childcare provider we take health and safety and Infection control protocols within the school very seriously, we continue to review our policies in order to put  measures in place for to protect all children,carers,staff and visitors within our setting.In light of the current outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we have put together some information on our procedures, all of which is based on Government Advice and Department for Education.

Coronavirus Symptoms (Exclusion Guideline)

• High Temperature (37.8 or above)
• New Continuous cough- this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

System of controls

The nursery will follow the prevention and response guidelines  to any infection within the setting.

Prevention

1. Ensure good hygiene for everyone. The nursery will ensure hand washing is done on a regular basis and the catch it bin it approach is in place.
2. Maintain appropriate cleaning regimes, using standard products such as detergents. Enhanced cleaning is carried out by designated individuals throughout the day, followed by a deep clean that is carried out by the nursery cleaner each evening 
3. Keep occupied spaces well ventilated.
4. Follow public health advice.

Managing a confirmed case of Coronavirus 

In the event that the nursery is informed of a positive test result the nursery will follow public health advice.

Face Coverings

The nursery will continue to  recommend  face mask to be worn in communal areas.