September Covid-19 Response Plan
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Action Plan
Drop off/ Collection
Families MUST drop off and adhere to social distancing using the markers outside the nursery, 1 adult per family.
Only parents/ carers who are symptom-free and or have completed the required isolation periods will be able to drop off/ collect their child.
Practitioners will ensure drop off and collection times are recorded.
On arrival at the nursery, it is reasonable to ask if parents/ carers, children, or any member of the household have any of the symptoms of COVID-19 (high temperature or a persistent cough). If the answer is yes, they should not be allowed to leave their child in the setting. The child cannot return until a negative test has been confirmed and agreed return with the nursery or current isolation guidelines followed.
We will be using 2 drop off and collection areas. Preschool will use the outside preschool gate to drop off and collect their child, using the doorbell located on the gate alternatively call 01482 353898. Babies and Toddlers will continue to use the main front door and doorbell. (updated door system – direct to toddlers & Babies)
Parent/ carers are to leave promptly and move away from the nursery whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines.
On arrival, practitioners take the child to wash their hands thoroughly.
School breakfast club and After school club will have no more than 5 children a day – children will have a separate area allocated for their use only.
Physical distancing/Grouping
The bubble groups upstairs do not mix with the downstairs children were possible.
Wherever possible practitioners should remain with the group of children (their ‘bubble’) they are allocated to and not come in to contact with other groups unless necessary.
Communication
Accident forms / pre-existing forms are asked to be completed at the main entrance/collection points for your child.
Basic feedback on the child’s day will be brief and verbal for pre-school children and written on Tapestry for toddlers and babies.
We require as much notice as possible regarding sessions, returning of children to the nursery to ensure we have the correct staffing ratio to meet the children’s needs.
Children
Minimal contact with children is requested, however, practitioners will do any necessary duties to care for your child.
EYFS
Learning + Development
The resources available will be resources that can be cleaned effectively.
Children should be supported in developmentally appropriate ways to understand the steps they can take to keep themselves safe, including regular hand washing and sneezing into a tissue.
There will be no soft furnishings including, cushions and role play outfits.
Children should be supported to do as much for themselves as possible.
Outdoor spaces will be used by different ‘bubbles’ at different times of the day.
NO outings permitted.
Tapestry
Keep a lookout for updates.
Photos/ Observations will continue to be implemented on those attending however this will vary to the setting’s usual practice.
Activity ideas and learning topics will continue to be posted for everyone to access.
Children’s Well-Being
Children should be supported to understand the changes and challenges they may be encountering as a result of COVID-19 and staff need to ensure they are aware of children’s attachments and their need for emotional support at this time.
Implement strategies for supporting children’s mental well-being whilst social distancing e.g. crying babies/ toddlers. (small children expect to be cuddled when upset)
If your child requires a sleep, sleep blankets will be provided by the nursery for the day and washed in a hot setting at the end of the day. Parent/ carers are asked NOT to bring in any blankets unless this is essential to their child’s wellbeing, the snooze mats to sleep on will be appropriately distanced.
Vulnerable Children
Ensure any vulnerable children are supported by other agencies e.g. SEN team, and they are informed of returning children.
Food
Food Preparation and Kitchen Area
Shoe coverings MUST be worn before entering the kitchen.
The nursery cook will wear full PPE and will be extra vigilant.
Meals
Mealtimes will be conducted in your child’s bubble area.
Practitioners and children will continue to wash their hands before and after all meals.
Practitioners will handle eaten food as little as possible.
Practitioners will wear appropriate PPE.
Parents/ carers are to provide a cup for your child’s water to stay at the nursery.
Meals will be plated up, there will be no self-service.
Parents are to provide wipes for face washing and all personal hygiene to limit the use of laundry.
Menus will vary from the 01.06.2020 for the foreseeable.
Health + Safety
Cleaning
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces, toys, and resources throughout the day This includes tables, chairs, resources, equipment, door handles, light switches, countertops, handles, toilets, taps, and sinks.
A pair of disposable gloves will be worn for cleaning and will be disposed of immediately after cleaning.
Items used in the nursery such as bedding, flannels, towels that require laundering will be washed using Tesco's non-bio detergent and a capful as directed of Tesco laundry cleanser which kills 99.9% of bacteria.
Regularly clean electronics such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, telephones, and remote controls throughout the day.
Supplies
The setting will provide all the necessary cleaning equipment needed to make sure the setting can cope with the demand for the level of cleaning required.
The nursery can source products from several retailers.
Personal Hygiene
We expect children, practitioners, and families to maintain good personal hygiene. This will mean for everyone to take a bath or shower daily. We require all hair that can be tied up must be.
Children and practitioners are to wear clean clothes each day. Clothes are to be washed daily. If the practitioner does not have a clean uniform black clothing is permitted.
No toys to be brought into the nursery from home.
Parents/ carers must ensure children’s bags are wipeable as they will need to be wiped down before they can be hung on their pegs.
Increase toilet hygiene and procedures, nose cleaning, disposing of tissues, and hand washing.
Ensure children wash hands regularly, throughout the day, as well as before eating, after coughing or sneezing.
Encourage children to avoid touching their face, eyes, nose, and mouth and promote ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’
It is the parent/carer's responsibility to apply long-lasting sun cream e.g P20 before arrival as sun cream will NOT be applied. The garden will not be used in peak sun times.
PPE
Practitioners will wear PPE as usual for mealtimes and nappy changing.
Practitioners will not be asked to wear face masks. Guidance at present states that anything other than a clinical face mask will not stop you from catching the virus. A cloth mask will prevent you from passing your germs but will not stop you from catching it. We will also not stop practitioners from wearing a face mask should they feel the need to do so.
If parents/ carers want to send their child with a face mask you may do so, however we are unable to force a child to wear it if they chose to take it off.
Ventilation
Windows will be kept open where possible to ensure ventilation. The air-con system will remain off unless necessary.
Operation
Opening Hours
Nursery opening times are amended to 7.30 am -6.00 pm Monday-Friday only. (please note a full day is 10 hours. Additional charges may be applied for any minutes over the 10-hour allocation.)
Shared settings are NOT permitted at Anlaby, this will be reviewed at the end of 2020 by the senior team.
Disposal of potentially contaminated waste
Waste from possible cases and cleaning of areas where possible cases have been, should be double-bagged and put in a suitable and secure place, marked for storage until:
The individual tests negative; waste can then be put in the normal waste
The individual tests positive or results not known; then store it for at least 72 hours and put in with normal waste.
Government Guidance
Keep up to date with revised protocols and get support from the QI officer.
Potential New Families
New family show rounds will be done, outside of nursery hours Monday to Friday at 5.30 pm
Visits
Attendance to the setting should be restricted to children and practitioners as far as practically possible and visitors should not be permitted to the nursery unless essential (e.g. essential building maintenance)
Where essential building maintenance is required these should be made outside of the usual nursery hours, where possible.
Payments
No cash payments will be taken from the 01.06.2020, a bank transfer is required.
All current nursery accounts need to be up to date by 31.08.2020 to enable a child to restart on the 01.09.2020
All fees are to be paid on the 1st of the month for that month.
All booked sessions are paid for whether your child attends or not.
Website + Social Media
Keep a lookout for updates on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Staff
Training
All practitioners must receive appropriate instruction and training on infection control and the standard operating procedure and risk assessments within which they will be operating.
Where possible, meetings and training sessions will be conducted through virtual conferencing/email.
Management will clearly and promptly keep all practitioners informed of changes and details of policies etc.
Attendance
Practitioners should only attend the nursery if they are symptom-free, have completed the required isolation period, or achieved a negative test result.
Management will keep good communication with the practitioner on their health and well-being.
Resources
Practitioners will be supplied with their own basket of essentials e.g cleaning, PPE and stationery, tablet, this will not be shared.
Breaks
Social distancing will be maintained during breaks.
Practitioners should avoid physical contact with each other including handshakes, hugs, etc.
Belongings
Practitioner's belongings must be kept in their designated area in the staff room.
Transport
Arriving At Nursery
Wherever possible practitioners, parents/ carers should travel to the nursery using their own transport.
If public transport is necessary, current guidance on the use of public transport must be followed.
In House
The nursery lift can be used for staff and children – high standards of cleaning will be maintained.
Transport Accessories
Parent/carers are to ensure they DO NOT leave travel accessories this includes buggies, car seats, and bikes on the nursery premises.
Unwell
Child’s Well-Being Before Arrival
Only children who are symptom-free or have completed the required isolation period attend the setting.
Any child who has taken any form of paracetamol or ibuprofen will not be allowed into the nursery for 48 hours after symptoms have ended.
Any child who displays signs of a cold will not be allowed in the nursery until 48 hours after symptoms have ended and or a negative test result.
If a child starts displaying symptoms
If a child begins displaying a continuous cough or a high temperature, they should be sent home to isolate per the guidelines.
A child awaiting collection should be moved, if possible and appropriate, to a room where they can be isolated behind a closed door. If it is not possible to isolate them, move them to an area that is at least 2 meters away from other people. A window should be opened for ventilation. If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be collected, the bathroom should be cleaned and disinfected using standard cleaning products before being used by anyone else. If a practitioner has helped someone who displayed symptoms they do not need to go home unless they develop symptoms themselves. They should wash their hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone unwell. If clinical advice is needed, the setting staff, parent, or carer should go online to NHS (or call 111 if they do not have internet access).
Test Kits
Any child or practitioner attending the nursery is eligible for a COVID-19 test.
If the child or practitioner tests positive the full room must self-isolate for 14 days. Members of the wider class families, do not need to self-isolate unless they develop symptoms.
Vulnerable Children
Any child who has been told to shield or who is clinically vulnerable cannot attend the setting.
Well-Being Check
Random temperature checks will be made to both staff and children throughout the day, if your child has a temperature of 37.8 or above you will be asked to collect your child immediately.
This plan was created on Monday 18th May 2020 by Lizzi Wilkinson and Caroline Davis, it will be updated as and when required as we plan to go through our phased return following government guidance. It will be shared via our website and tapestry to continuously update parent/ carers.
Reviewed: Tuesday 9th June 2020. Lizzi Wilkinson & Caroline Davis
Reviewed Tuesday 28th July 2020 Caroline Davis Springboard Anlaby.
Reviewed Tuesday 25th August 2020 Caroline Davis Springboard Anlaby.