Mo's Montessori

COVID-19 Policy Response Plan www.mosmontessori.ie | 33 Floating/relief people while recognised as essential will be limited as much as possible. Any changes in staff rosters must be compliant with the adult/child ratios as set out in the Child Care Act 1991 [Early Years Services] Regulations 2016 and the Child Care Act 1991 [Early Years Services] [School Age Childcare] Regulations 2018. Management will confirm to staff the reason for the changes in rosters, start/finish times and break. These arrangements may change in line with further updates regarding COVID-19 issued by the Government, Public Health Office, DCYA or Tusla, the Child & Family Agency. The arrangements will also depend on how the service reopens and children start attending the service. Staff training COVID-19 staff induction training Before returning to work all staff will have specific training on the following and a record of this training will be maintained. COVID-19 including symptoms, modes of transmission and how to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 Revised policies such as infection control, risk management The Service's COVID-19 Incident Plan on the actions to be taken if a staff member or child is suspected as having or tests positive for COVID-19 The revised procedures for drop off and collection of children The revised and enhanced procedures for cleaning How to set up the play environment in a play pod and to engage and meet the children's needs How to use personal protective equipment in the event of a child or another staff member becoming unwell COVID-19 Lead staff representative At least one COVID–19 lead staff representative will be appointed by the employer, to work in partnership with them to assist in the implementation of changes to work practices and infection control measures. This role can be taken up by the service's Health and Safety Officer. The staff taking up this role will receive training. The roles and responsibilities of this individual will include: Working collaboratively with employer/manager to ensure that COVID-19 measures are strictly adhered to Being aware of the signs, symptoms, transmission of COVID-19 and preventative measures

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