The following steps will be in place in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19):

 

1) minimise contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend school

 

2) clean hands thoroughly more often than usual

 

3) ensure good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach

 

4) introduce enhanced cleaning, including cleaning frequently touched surfaces often, using anti-viral products

 

5) minimise contact between individuals and maintain social distancing wherever possible

 

6) where necessary, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

 

7) engage with the NHS Test and Trace process

 

8) manage confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst the school community

 

9) contain any outbreak by following local health protection team advice