COVID-19 Policy Response Plan
32 | Policies & Procedures
Some of the areas of risk that will be included in the risk management
process:
People
Children
Staff
Parents
Visitors / contractors
People in at risk or in high risk categories
Pregnant staff
Staff absenteeism associated with COVID-19
Activities
How staff work together
How staff and children work together
The circulation and movement of staff and children in the service
The drop off and collection of children to and from the service by their parents/carers
The movement of support staff in the service e.g. cooks, cleaners, administrators,
managers
The engagement of the staff with external contractors, delivery, waste management
services
Environment
Spaces – indoor and outdoor including the children's rooms, outdoor play areas, staff
spaces, toilets, kitchen, entrances, reception areas, offices
Equipment – office, children's play equipment
Furniture – staff and children's furniture
Toys / books, play materials
2. Staffing
Rosters
Management will confirm in advance to staff any changes relating to:
New staff rosters according to pods and to allow for minimum contamination within
the pod.
Starting and finish times
Rostering of breaks [as appropriate] please see breaks below.
Arrangement of teams and how they will work together [where applicable]
