COVID-19 Policy Response Plan
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This policy and response plan
Is informed by the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol, COVID-19 Specific
National Protocol for Employers and Workers.
Is underpinned by the government's key recommendations to reduce the risk of
transmission of the coronavirus: good hand hygiene, good respiratory hygiene, social
distancing and regular cleaning and disinfecting.
Is informed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA), HSE, Tusla, Early
Childhood Ireland (ECI) and HPSC COVID-19 guidance for the early years sector
Principles underpinning practice when reopening early learning and care and
school-age childcare services during COVID-19
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control guidance for settings providing
childcare during the CIVID-19 pandemic.
Tusla Guidance Document for Early Years Services: COVID-19
Tusla Early Years Services: Self-Assessment Checklist
Is in addition and complimentary to Regulation 23 Safeguarding, Health, Safety and
Welfare of the Child of the Child Care Act 1991 (
Early Years Services Regulations) 2016
Is in addition to the Services' Infection Control Policy
Is in addition to the Services' Risk Management Policy
Is in addition to the Services' Staff Training Policy
Is in addition to the Services' Dropping Off and Collection of Children Policy