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COVID-19 Policy Response Plan 34 | Policies & Procedures Being familiar with what to do if a staff member or a child develops symptoms while in the service Being familiar with all the COVID-19 measures in place in the service Keeping up to date with government advice on COVID-19 Supporting effective communication between staff and management on the COVID-19 health and safety measures in place and how they are working Being available to staff for any concerns they may have Reporting problem areas or non-compliance to management Staff breaks Staff breaks/lunches take place at the same time that the children have their break. Staff will stay in their class with their pod. Conduct meetings as much as possible using online remote means. Where face to face meetings are necessary the length of the meeting should be kept to a minimum and the participants must maintain social distancing of 2 meters at all times. Staff members must not gather together in groups in the service or on arrival or when leaving. The service in cooperation with staff will organise the staggering of the movement of staff in and out of the service to support social distancing. Staff clothing It is recommended that staff wear clean clothes or a clean uniform each day and, at the end of the day, that staff go home, shower and put uniform or work clothes in the wash immediately at a temperature of 60°. If space is available, staff come to work in their personal clothes and change into work wear in work after washing their hands. They should change back into their personal clothes at the end of the day to prevent bringing anything into or home from the service. It is recommended that staff have some additional clean clothing in the service e.g.in case of spillages. Hands and fingers are free from jewellery and acrylic nails. Nails should be cut short and free from polish.