The Ellis C of E Primary School	

School name	The Ellis C of E Primary School	
Location	School Street – Hemingfield	
Date of Assessment 	ONGOING  -  REVIEW BY HEADTEACHER                                            	
Manager / Event Leader responsible for the Basic Activity	Rachel Hurding	
Lead Risk Assessor for the Basic Activity (If applicable)	Rachel Hurding	

Activity/s covered by this risk assessment: Overview of the strategic approach to the return to school for pupils on the 8th of June following schools closure due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and associated links and documentation.
ALL HAZARDS, CONTROL MEASURES AND ACTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY 

ALL STAFF IN SCHOOL TO FOLLOW AND ADHERE TO ACTIONS IN PLACE IN THIS RISK ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SAFE PRACTICES.

Hazard	Risks	Control Measures to put in place	Actions for control measures to be achieved.	Responsible person to lead on action/adjust action	
Capacity for number of returning children and space available to meet safety requirements	Inadequate staffing and spaces for children to socially distance 
Increased chance of infection 

Lack of staff 

	 ‘Year Group Pod’ for pupils and staff in line with classroom space and 1m social distancing rules where possible. Desk facing front of classroom to reduce transmission, where possible. 
DFE ‘Minimise contact between individuals and maintain social distancing wherever possible.’
‘We recognise that younger children will not be able to maintain social distancing, and it is acceptable for them not to distance within their group.’
Adults and pupils in each POD group not to mix together, except where this is necessary eg PPA, PE, Playground duty, Phonics and Breakfast club, to ensure a full curriculum is delivered in line with DfE Guidance. 
For different curriculum areas considerations will be made to ensure adequate social distancing measures and reducing transmission. Teachers teaching across more than one POD should minimise contact and maintain as much distance as possible from pupils and other staff.
 Use of staff room/Multi- purpose (staff space)/ICT suite should be minimised and maintain social distancing in shared spaces. 

There should be no assemblies including collective worship or mass gathering bringing different groups together.

Consider options if necessary staffing levels can’t be maintained due to sickness 

Implement measures for if school leaders /designated safeguarding lead and first aiders cannot be maintained due to sickness.
	Teachers to set up classrooms to accommodate up to 30 pupils, ensuring desks face the front where possible in KS2.
Foundation and KS1 are working on group tables.  They face one direction when learning on the carpet.
Due to the layout of school sister classes will be one POD as we share cloakrooms/toilets this will enable shared outdoor areas too.
Y1/Y2
Y3/Y4
Y5/Y6
Timetables in place for all additional activities and groups

Class assemblies/ celebrate achievements on a Friday!  Mrs H visit each class for Gold Awards
From November 2020 – Pod assemblies in the hall on different days
Ensure where possible each pod has a Teacher & a TA. If one staff member is off sick, look at what provision is available internally, if no other suitable options use a supply agency.
Important - If a staff member in charge of a pod group or a pupil falls ill with corona virus then the whole pod group will isolate. Parents will be informed. (See additional procedures below.) 
Follow COVID-19 outbreak control plan for schools.  Barnsley council.

SLT members to lead school in event of sickness of SLT member –RH/CT/BW   supported by TP/DG	Head – RH

AH – CT/BW
	
Clarity on 
Attendance procedures – remote learning for pupils who are not attending due to shielding	Children not attending school now it is mandatory.

	Implement attendance procedure to negate issues of parents choosing not to send their children. 

Attendance of vulnerable pupils - Ensure vulnerable pupils are attending school, Liaise with social care and EWO 
	Headteacher/PSA to send letter to parents laying out attendance expectations and procedures.
Teachers to take daily class attendance register.
Attendance Officer/PSA and Head to hold regular weekly meeting to follow up on attendance issues (EWO & FPN1 fines)
Follow up on any pupils who are shielding or self-isolating. (Medical evidence required)

CP lead– Head RH + PSA leads - TG to liaise  with social care & EWO

	Office staff – 
HF 
PSA TG

Child protection lead -Head – RH
Support TG
	
Not meeting the educational needs of children remaining at home	Child self isolating due to shielding or self isolation

	Agree what learning is appropriate and  identify curriculum priorities, for continuation of home  learning offer pupils who can’t attend school
DFE – has produced a quality- assured list of remote educational resources.	Teachers to plan home learning if required using Oak Academy learning platform.
BW to organise best learning platform to use in school.  
Plan for home learning if a child is shielding or a POD has to close.
From November 2020 - SEESAW is used for home learning
January 2021 – Remote learning is set up – using Seesaw for Lockdown – see Remote learning policy
 	Head - RH
SLT –BW

	
Pupils  emotional health and well-being and adjustment to new behaviours	Pupils may experience mental health issues and trauma due to the changes and may struggle to readjust back to school.

Differences in routines and learning arrangements may affect how children behave.

Some pupils may need extra support in understanding their feelings and emotions whilst in school

	Plan likely mental health, pastoral or wider wellbeing support for pupils and staff. 
Work with local authority to secure services for additional support and early help where possible and consider how these might apply to pupils who were not previously affected.

Further staff training (either delivered remotely or in school) to  support the school on areas they may need (for example) risk management, behaviour, safeguarding, mental health, bereavement, anxiety.

Review safeguarding and behaviour policies to ensure they reflect the new rules and routines necessary to reduce risk in your setting and agree how to communicate this to school staff, students and parents and expectations.

DFE Aug update:
The government has recently launched the Wellbeing for Education Return programme, which will provide training and resources for teachers and staff in all state-funded schools to respond to the wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The training provides practical examples to support staff, children and young people within a school.
	School to work as a team to support children and families – teachers to use videos and other materials to aid transition back to school and to support children in their understanding of the current situation.  
 Transition opportunities to talk and share. 
Thrive approach used throughout school to support emotional needs of all. 
Thrive Champion, PSA to take Thrive groups in classes (PODS).
Lessons planned in to support mental health and adjustment back to school – 1 Decision scheme and the Restore Curriculum
Outdoor learning – many opportunities planned for children to learn outdoors for mental wellbeing.
New climbing frame, muga for PE, Rainbow garden and tranquillity pond timetabled for all to access

 Headteacher is attending regular cluster meetings on risk management + NAHT for support and advice.

Head and PSA have attended trauma informed schools training 

Safeguarding policy reviewed with new annex added.
Ensure SEND children have the provision they need.  Break out space in POD.

Staff to go through agreed Behaviour policy/ principles annex with children.
1st September INSET 
Behaviour policy updated for CV-19 

From March 8th – Restore curriculum back in place for all children to reintegrate into school	Head – RH
AH – CT/BW
Thrive champion - TG

RH/DG

RH	
Ensuring Catering/School meal provision 	Issues around school meals and clarity on what type of meals will be provided.  

	Contact catering providers to ensure provision can be delivered, ensuring meals are available for all children in school. 

Review meal delivery approach to ensure social distancing can be maintained during mealtimes.  Lunch served in classrooms and children to play in their allocated area.

	Autumn 1 plan is to continue with grab bags and serve meals in the classrooms except for F2 that will use the dining room.  

From October 2020 – hot meals are served

Ensure systems are set up so that SMSAs are allocated to year group Pods.

Ensure cleaning by SMSAs – tables and toilets.  Be mindful of equipment used outside.  Wipes easily accessible outside.
	Ongoing review of service and safe delivery of meals	
Return to school and challenges around social distancing and pupil access	Parents and pupils entering and leaving school site

Bottle necks and cross contamination in school / bubble groups mixing

Pupils and staff not being able to manage the social distancing measures

	Organisation of drop off and collection - communicate to parents and young people their allocated drop off and collection times and the process for doing so, including protocols for minimising adult to adult contact (for example, which entrance to use)

Consider how to keep small groups of children together throughout the day and to avoid larger groups of children mixing. Consider how children can access rooms directly from outside where possible – using different entrances for different key groups.

School corridors – one way system – may not be needed as children remain in POD corridors and should not enter the other pods, staff to socially distance from different pods.

Ensure toilets do not become crowded by limiting the number of pupils or young people who use the toilet facilities at one time (one at a time)

Consider which lessons or classroom activities could take place outdoors and decide which lessons or activities will be delivered.  Use outdoor space for exercise or breaks.
Consider how play equipment is used ensuring it is appropriately cleaned between groups of children using it. Shared resources can be used but must be cleaned meticulously. Resources that are shared between bubbled/pod such as sports, art and science equipment should be cleaned frequently and meticulously and always between Pods. Pupils and teachers can take books and other shared resources home, although unnecessary sharing should be avoided.

Prevent the sharing of stationery and other equipment where possible. Children to be allocated pen, pencils and rubbers. Infrequently used shared materials and surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected more frequently.

SUPPLY TEACHERS –DFE
‘Schools can continue to engage supply teachers and other supply staff during this period.’
‘Supply staff and other temporary workers can move between schools, but school leaders will want to consider how to minimise the number of visitors to the school where possible’	Head – RH  Email sent to parents re plans for drop off and collection. Staff and parents to be informed and clear re the information below and entrances/ pick up points. One way system in place, signs to show the one way system. 
Info re sent end of August and VLOG made to show parents the one way system.
Clear plan of entrances and exits for each year group POD – classes have different start times to ease congestion. (except Y5/Y6 at the same time)
Staff on the gates to support the one way system and safe entry into classes for all children.  Support with the attachment of saying good bye.
Parents not to gather at any entrance gates or doors– this is also made clear in signage.  Parents to wait using social distancing.
Gates will be locked promptly at 9.00 by SLT each day.
November 2020 update
ALL PARENTS AND STAFF TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS at drop off and collection

 Parents will not be allowed into the school building at any school entrance at the start of the day.  
Appointments made if parents need to come into school. Parents to wear face coverings if they do have to come into school to drop off or collect anything

ENCOURAGE PARK AND WALK SCHEME TO EASE CONGESTION at the start and the end of the day.
CAR PARK SHUT TO STAFF FROM 8.35am to enable safety of waiting families
If a child is late and a member of staff is no longer on the gate they need to come to the main entrance.

The Pods are divided into sister classes to enable shared toilets, cloakrooms and outdoor space.
However arrival of each class is staggered between 8.40am and 3.15pm (Nursery 3.30pm)
Y1/Y2  8.50-3.15        8.40-3.05
Y3/Y4  8.50-3.15        8.40-3.05
Y5/Y6  8.45 -3.10
KS2 Parents leave children at the main gate.  PSA/secretary on main gate to support and see parents.
Pupils to use toilets one at a time.

Pupils to be seated at the same workstation desk each day in KS2 (where possible).  A set of equipment will be allocated to each child that is used regularly.

Zones - For outdoor learning -+ exercise break times (including lunch), outdoor areas for each group will be zoned as follows. Pods using these areas will be restricted to their zoned area, unless area timetabled for sharing:
•	EYFS& Nursery– use EYFS playground
•	Y1 & Y2  playground Zone 1 – KS1 area/Rainbow garden/ grass alongside the trimtrail
•	Y3 & Y4 playground Zone 2 playground/half field    (note climbing frame rota!)
•	Y5 & Y6 playground Zone 3 (outdoor hut/monkey bars/mugga/half field)
Equipment boxes for year group/ POD
To be kept in their outdoor area.

Book bags can come to school but limit resources coming in from home e.g pencil cases 
There are school water bottles-these are washed at the end of the day.
Change for PE/Pumps only when necessary.  
A set of equipment will be allocated to each child that is used regularly.

Regular supply teacher will be working across 2 PODS ensure CV-19 testing as soon as possible (packs in school for emergencies)

January 2021 – Lockdown all staff are working in only one pod

March 2021 – continue to operate staff in one pod as much as possible	Head – RH

Head - RH
SLT – CT
PSA – TG
Secretary -HF

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Logistical issues for the functions of the School Office and shared areas in school/maintaining social distancing 	Parental Contact with office / anxiety, due to parents not being allowed to enter the building.
Parents frequently returning to school with items e.g. packed lunches, pencil cases, coats, medication
Children being collected for appointments

Transmission of infection from delivery drivers and contractors working around school	Protection of all school staff on site and non-essential contact with parents/ visitors must be considered. 

Systems around communication with parents, other partners etc  with the school office – e.g  payments and  dropping off of school items

Systems for use of medication and administering this to pupils.

Clear systems to be in place for other visitors to school site – delivery drivers and contractors to maintain social distancing and minimising risk to infection.  Adherence to H&S legislation and risk assessments. Plan arrangements with suppliers and contractors and check they are following appropriate social distancing and hygiene measures including when in school.
 Communicate early with contractors and suppliers that will need to prepare to support your plans for opening for example, cleaning, catering, food supplies, hygiene suppliers
Contractors/ suppliers to provide own risk assessments where appropriate.
Contractors not to enter rooms where children are working.
Consider procedures for staff using the school office and contact with shared equipment and use of shared rooms.

	Parents will not be permitted into the school entrance or office area at the front of the building unless absolutely necessary and must wear face coverings

School to communicate to external people by phone/schoolCOMS, email system as well as school social media – Facebook and Twitter.
HF/RH to ensure stakeholders, parents and partners to school  are very well informed as to eradicate as many queries/concerns as possible and mitigate unnecessary visits 
If a parent needs to bring a forgotten item (e.g. Lunch) this is bought to the main entrance – screen at the office.
Children should stay at home if they are ill. Office staff to collect any child leaving early for emergency appointments etc. 

Deliveries - Driver to press school intercom system and Office staff will accept deliveries observing social distancing. If possible items/boxes to be placed under the school counter and left for 48 hours before opening. Minimise the need for delivery driver to enter school. Office staff to wash hands on collection of any delivered item.
Contractors - Contractors to be limited to essential repairs only. Routine maintenance checks to be postponed if safe to do so (H&S legislation and contractor risk assessments to be adhered to at all times.)  Contractors to wash hands and use hand gel on entry to the building. Contractors not to be near pupils at all. Maintenance schedule to be checked, and any repairs to be actioned out of school hours if appropriate (ensuring social distancing).

Office area – with the exception of head/ office staff –Staff encouraged to speak through window hatch.  Office photocopier MUST be wiped down after use with antibacterial wipe.  Only 2 adults  in the office at one time.

Photocopying room - Only one member of staff allowed in the room at any one time to use the photocopier.  Photocopier MUST be wiped down after use with antibacterial wipe, the door is propped open for ventilation?
Paper cutter to be put on corridor when needed for large amount of cutting.

Staff room/Multi- purpose – Use social distancing. Only one staff member to use the sink area at a time (do not gather there.)  Observe social distancing in the staff room. Clean own pots and wash thoroughly with detergent. Cups to be washed after use and left to drain.  Tea towels to be washed regularly.  Staff room table and kitchen surface to be wiped down with sanitiser after use. All staff to support with this during the day.

Hall – should not be used normally as active lessons should be outside as much as reasonable practicable.  Can be used for calmer activities.  Will be used for F2 lunch, breakfast club.  Y3 and Y4 to have designated break out area in the hall

Corridors/store rooms – All adults and children to observe social distancing measures when using corridors at all times

From January 2021
MASKS TO BE WORN IN COMMUNAL AREAS
	SBM – JR
Admin - HF

Caretaker – MT contractors 

	
Return to school will lead to challenges around Health & Safety  and use of PPE 	Ensuring that staff and pupils are washing hands more frequently

Adequate supplies of PPE and handwashing/ Hand sanitising supplies 

First Aid
The school will continue to administer first aid as required – risk of additional personal contact	School  to implement and follow effective procedures for controlling infection – Closely adhering to  the government guidance  ‘Coronavirus covid-19: implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings
•	minimising contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend childcare settings, schools or colleges
•	cleaning hands more often than usual - wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with running water and soap and dry them thoroughly or use alcohol hand rub or sanitiser ensuring that all parts of the hands are covered
•	ensuring good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach
•	cleaning frequently touched surfaces often using standard products, such as detergents and bleach
•	minimising contact and mixing by altering, as much as possible, the environment (such as classroom layout) and timetables (such as staggered break times)
Use of PPE -The guidance states that the majority of staff in education settings will not require PPE beyond what they would normally need for their work, even if they are not always able to maintain a distance of 2 metres from others. PPE is only needed in a very small number of cases including:
•	children, young people and students whose care routinely already involves the use of PPE due to their intimate care needs should continue to receive their care in the same way
•	If a child, young person or other learner becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) while in their setting and needs direct personal care until they can return home. A fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. If contact with the child or young person is necessary, then disposable gloves, a disposable apron and a fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult. If a risk assessment determines that there is a risk of splashing to the eyes, for example from coughing, spitting, or vomiting, then eye protection should also be worn
Guidance states that: ‘in Primary schools where social distancing is not possible in areas outside of classroom between members of staff and visitors, for example staff rooms, headteachers will have the discretion to decide whether to ask staff or visitors to wear, or agree to them wearing face coverings in these circumstances.’
‘face coverings will not be necessary in the classroom even where social distancing is not possible.’
PPE should never be a substitute for frequent and thorough handwashing. 

PPE to be provided by schools as above to all staff who are administering first aid.
	Daily practices in school for stringent handwashing
Staff and pupils will be required to follow stringent routines to  wash their hands frequently in line with government and medical guidance  – 

Staff and pupils MUST wash their hands as follows
•	First thing on entry to school 
•	After and before visiting the toilet 
•	After sneezing or coughing
•	After an exercise break outdoors
•	Before eating anything – snack  and lunch
•	Before leaving school 
•	After any other activity where handwashing is deemed necessary

 Staff and pupils to follow school handwashing posters (children to be trained in this) - washing hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with running water and soap and dry them thoroughly ensuring that all parts of the hands are covered
As an extra measure hand sanitiser to be used after use of the toilet. Hand gel to be provided for each class.

Respiratory hygiene – 
All classes to be provided with tissues. Lidded bins provided for disposal of tissues with inner bags. 
Adults and pupils are encouraged not to touch their mouth, eyes and nose
Use a tissue or elbow to cough or sneeze and use lidded bins for tissue waste (‘catch it, bin it, kill it’)
Cleaning team to follow Norse’s guidance and risk assessment to empty these.

Ventilation – classrooms should be well ventilated each day and windows and doors left open where possible

Toilets
Pupils to visit toilet one at a time – allocated bubble group toilets
Wipes & spray to be left in adult toilets. 
Thorough cleaning of all toilets daily.
Hand gel to be used as extra measure after visiting toilet.

Use of PPE in school – Kept in Disabled toilet
Face Mask, apron and gloves to be used by First Aiders at all times as outlined in guidance in the adjacent column. 

Gloves available to all staff as required. Gloves are not a substitute for washing hands.

Visors available for all – especially recommended for staff returning from shielding, staff who are vulnerable for live/visit vulnerable family and for staff crossing pods if you can’t maintain social distance.
November 2020 updated Face coverings are strongly encouraged if you are not in your pod e.g corridors

January 2021 – masks/coverings worn in communal areas

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER + OFFICE ADMIN TO ENSURE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR HANDWASHING, RESPIRATORY HYGIENE & PPE ARE FULLY STOCKED.  
Stock has already been purchased  but this will be monitored to gauge frequency of replacement, need and demand–  Tissues,  anti-bacterial handwash and hand gels 

Each group POD must have regular supplies of the above items.
A cleaning box for each class is kept in the disabled toilet for lunchtime staff to use. 	Head –RH
SBM – SS

NOTE- 
PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND USE OF PPE GUIDANCE TO BE CHECKED WEEKLY AND UPDATED IN LINE WITH MEDICAL GUIDANCE FROM GOVERNMENT AND LA + REVIEWED SCHOOL PRACTICES
CHECKED BY HEAD – RH  AND 
BUSINESS MANAGER – JR
Secretary -HF

	
Standard of cleaning procedures  and of additional cleaning and sanitisation across school 

	Level of hygiene/ sanitation is not adequate or procedures not effective.

Lack of correct cleaning equipment and resources 	Schools should contact school cleaning services and agree cleaning routines and additional cleaning requirements. Decide on the approach to enhanced hygiene and cleaning key areas around school. Have a clear cleaning strategy in place and agreed with cleaning provider. For cleaning and hygiene: follow the guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings  
And use the COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings guidance in any case of infection.
 Assess which equipment to remove from classrooms and EYFS setting in line with guidance. 

Follow stringent cleaning procedures daily - clean surfaces that children and young people are touching, such as toys, books, desks, chairs, doors, sinks, toilets, light switches, bannisters, more regularly than normal. Ensure that bins for tissues are emptied throughout the day by cleaning staff /Other bins emptied regularly 
Ensure effective arrangements for EYFS cleaning follow guidance for EYFS settings and ensure all EYSF play  equipment and surfaces are sterilised appropriately 
Ensure that all adults and pupils frequently wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and dry thoroughly. Review the guidance on hand cleaning regularly /ensure that help is available for children and young people who have trouble cleaning their hands independently /consider how to encourage young children to learn and practise these habits through games, songs and repetition
Where possible, all spaces should be well ventilated using natural ventilation (opening windows) or ventilation units. Prop doors open only if they are not fire doors, and where it is safe to do so (bearing in mind fire safety and safeguarding), to limit use of door handles and aid ventilation
Get in touch with public sector buying organisation partners (for example ESPO, YPO, NEPO) about proportionate supplies of soap, anti-bacterial gel and cleaning products if needed
There is no need for anything other than normal personal hygiene and washing of clothes following a day in an educational or childcare setting.
Schools should follow the guidance for effective cleaning where infection may have been present using government guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings
	 SBM – JR communicated with Kingdom line manager to discuss enhanced cleaning requirements.
Increase cleaning offer.
Classrooms assessed for cleaning and items adjusted to support cleaning 
Unnecessary items removed and items limited to use.

Cleaners have been allocated key areas to clean and briefed on this – e.g. touch points to be given extra cleaning / desks and workstations cleaned thoroughly and sanitised. We have increased cleaners one to operate per pod.

SBM - JR – to meet/communicate regularly with cleaners to  update 
SCHOOL BM / OFFICE STAFF TO ENSURE SUPPLIES FOR ADDITIONAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT ARE FULLY STOCKED.  Stock has already been purchased  but this will be monitored to gauge frequency of replacement, need and demand
wipes, antibacterial sprays and wipes for each group bubble.
 Milton sterilising tablets where needed.

Staff to follow handwashing and respiratory practices as outlined in this risk assessment.

Classroom windows and internal doors left open to let air circulate and outdoor working used wherever possible.

Each group POD must have regular supplies of the above items.
A cleaning box for each class is kept in the disabled toilet for lunchtime staff to use.	Head – RH
SBM - JR
REGULAR MEETINGS WITH CLEANERS TO BE HELD	
Staff and Pupils who become unwell in school

Staff and pupils who display symptoms of Corona Virus 	Adequate measures – PPE  and equipment for caring for a sick child or adult

Clarity on procedures for an illness or case of Covid 19 in school.

Workforce and pupils become are infected and school cannot continue to operate 

 	Use guidance on implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings and the LA guidance called
Outbreak Control Plan for schools  (saved in class Corona Outbreak folder) agree how this will be implemented in your school, including agreeing on any necessary updated health and safety policy and risk assessments.

Identify ‘quarantine’ for pupils or staff who become unwell and what to do If a child or member of staff becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus while in their setting and needs direct personal care until they can return home. 
Ensure that staff know when and how personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies will be used if a staff member or pupil becomes unwell.
 When caring for a pupil or adult who is ill - A fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. If contact with the child is necessary, then disposable gloves, a disposable apron and a fluid-resistant surgical face mask should be worn by the supervising adult. If there is a risk of splashing to the eye e.g. from coughing, spitting, or vomiting, then eye protection should also be worn, visor.
 If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be collected, they should use a separate bathroom if possible. The bathroom should be cleaned and disinfected using standard cleaning products before being used by anyone else. Cleaning procedures to be followed as in section above.

 What the staff member should do: If a member of staff has helped someone with 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 who is unwell. Cleaning the affected area with normal household disinfectant after someone with symptoms has left will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people.

Follow Barnsley BMBC  testing arrangements – see annex A at the end of this risk assessment 
Guidance for other staff and pupils to self-isolate will be followed in line with public health guidance. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings#effective-infection-protection-and-control      Be aware of updates

DFE: Aug update
‘In the majority of cases, schools and parents will be in agreement that a child with symptoms should not attend school, given the potential risk to others. In the event that a parent or guardian insists on a child attending school, schools can take the decision to refuse the child if in their reasonable judgement it is necessary to protect their pupils and staff from possible infection with coronavirus (COVID-19). Any such decision would need to be carefully considered in light of all the circumstances and the current public health advice.’
	Pupils and adults temperatures will be taken if anyone is feeling ill.  
Any ill child to be sent home. The thermometers will be cleaned regularly.
Space allocated in school for quarantining a pupil who is ill – heads office with the windows and doors open.  Parents called asap to collect their child. 
Guidance as in column 2 followed for using PPE when caring for sick child or adult –staff to use this as required.

Pupils or Staff member to be sent home if symptoms. Testing arrangements to be shared if appropriate.
CONTACT PUBLIC HEALTH.
See guidance in column 2 for TESTING ARRANGEMENTS IF A CASE OF COVID 19 is suspected.
If a positive result for COVID 19 then adult and pupils in that bubble group will need to self-isolate at home for 10 days.
Track and trace to be used.  
 If a staff member crosses a pod ensure they have a test.

DFE Aug update:
‘If they have tested positive whilst not experiencing symptoms but develop symptoms during isolation, they should restart the 10 day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms.’

From January 25th Lateral Flow testing set up in school for twice weekly tests.
See separate LFT risk assessment	Head – RH
AH – CT/BW
SBM – JR guidance and procedures to follow for testing etc.

	
Safety measures for staff and pupils who were  shielding  (or who have family members who were shielding )

	Transmission of infection to shielding staff or family members who were shielding
	Identify shielding staff and pupils and those living with extremely vulnerable family members. School to follow guidance and make plans to mitigate risks – staff members to return to work after 1st August 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing-after-4-july

DFE – Aug update
‘Since shielding advice has paused nationally, except in a very few areas where the implementation of local restrictions is ongoing, all previously affected children should be able to return to school except where individual clinical advice not to do so has been provided.
Where a pupil is unable to attend school because they are complying with clinical and/or public health advice, we expect schools to be able to immediately offer them access to remote education. Schools should monitor engagement with this activity.’

‘Staff who are clinically vulnerable -
Clinically vulnerable staff can return to school in the autumn term. While in school they should follow the sector-specific measures in this document to minimise the risks of transmission.
This includes taking particular care to observe good hand and respiratory hygiene, minimising contact and maintaining social distancing in line with the provisions set out in section 6 of the ‘prevention’ section of this guidance. This provides that ideally, adults should maintain 2 metre distance from others, and where this is not possible avoid close face to face contact and minimise time spent within 1 metre of others. While the risk of transmission between young children and adults is likely to be low, adults should continue to take care to socially distance from other adults including older children/adolescents.’

	Head - RH to contact staff who have been shielding to and identify risk to them/family. Put practical measures in place in line with guidance 

HR – risk assessment to be done for each  member of staff returning to work from shielding.  Staff must socially distance and wear a visor or mask if they can’t.
Where possible staff work at home.

NOVEMBER lockdown – Extremely Clinically vulnerable work at home

January lockdown – Extremely Clinically vulnerable work at home until 31st March	Head – RH

	
Reducing risk of infection from families and other adults into school 		Share good practices with parents/visitors etc.  - Government guidance on preventative measures to control and reduce infection.

Enforce government guidance and good practice around this on school premises.  Promote good practise and risk assessment around preventing and controlling infection on school website and share information communication systems.

Identify and sign areas of schools and entrances exits for parental drop off. Consider how children and young people arrive at the education or childcare setting, and encourage parents to reduce any unnecessary travel on coaches, buses or public transport where possible (see guidance published on safe travel)

Make clear to parents that they cannot gather at entrance gates or doors, or enter the site (unless they have a pre-arranged appointment, which should be conducted safely)
	Parents or visitors will not normally enter school premises, except under SEN requirements, and approved by the Headteacher.

The school will endeavour to communicate and share safe practices with parents to prevent infection from Covid 19.

The school will work with parents to ensure that social distancing is observed and measures are in place around the school site to support this. Encourage park and walk 5 minutes away from school to help timings.

Updates will be communicated in a timely way to parents and adjustments made to risk assessment to manage good practice with all stakeholders.	Head – RH
AH – CT/BW
SBM – JR	
Resilience plan for other Health and Safety practices

	Fire Evacuation

Legionella
	Ensure practices are followed for fire evacuation and staff are aware of changes and know nearest fire exits. Fire marshals and assembly points.

School is following procedures for safety around use of water systems and risk to staff and pupils re Legionella’s disease.

For further H&S advice follow BMBC guidelines to be found at 
https://homel.barnsley.gov.uk/HealthandSafety/Pages/default.aspx	Staff to know nearest fire exit and evacuation point, Autumn 1 - Fire drill  –Staff to inform children to ensure social distancing whilst lining up for fire drill if necessary to do a practise drill.
Check systems for Fire evacuation where children wait now in the Pod system.

Caretaker – MT to carry out normal checks of water system in line with usual procedure and Legionella risk assessment

	
HF	
Keeping Children safe during Trips and Visits		DFE – Aug update:
‘In the autumn term, schools can resume non-overnight domestic educational visits. These trips should include any trips for pupils with SEND connected with their preparation for adulthood (for example, workplace visits, or travel training etc.).). This should be done in line with protective measures, such as keeping children within their consistent group, and the coronavirus (COVID-19) secure measures in place at the destination. Schools should also make use of outdoor spaces in the local area to support the delivery of the curriculum. As normal, schools should undertake full and thorough risk assessments in relation to all educational visits to ensure they can be done safely. As part of this risk assessment, schools will need to consider what control measures need to be used and ensure they are aware of wider advice on visiting indoor and outdoor venues.’	Continue to prioritise outdoor learning.
Look into safe trips that staff feel confident with.
Autumn 1 – establish all new routines at school and use the schools outdoor environment		
Wider school Provision	Logistics of external childcare provider collecting children from numerous different exits	Schools can run breakfast and after school clubs. The DfE recognise that it may not be possible to maintain the bubbles used during the school day. 
DFE – Aug update:
‘If it is not possible or practical to maintain the same bubbles being used during the school day (for example, if the number of bubbles in place during the school day prove impractical to adopt within the wraparound provision) then providers should maintain small, consistent groups. We recognise that schools may need to respond flexibly and build this provision up over time. Such provision will help ensure pupils have opportunities to re-engage with their peers and with the school, ensure vulnerable children have a healthy breakfast and are ready to focus on their lessons, provide enrichment activities, and also support working parents.’
Extended school provider personnel not able to collect children safely, different exits	Breakfast club survey to find out who has to use Breakfast club, limit numbers where possible
Breakfast club –located in the hall, specific tables allocate to Year Group bubbles/pods. – activities limited – additional resource cleaning
Review to start clubs – Autumn 2
School to ensure that groups are small and consistent – clubs offered per half term block. No contact sports to be arranged.
Provider personnel to collect from main school entrance, so all children in one place. Class bubble adult to chaperone child to school entrance.
January 2021 Lockdown – no clubs operating and have cancelled Summer residential to PGL 
March 8th all children return – review after school clubs for after Easter		

Manager’s / Event Leader Assessment Acceptance Statement	
I accept the details of the assessment and will ensure that the risk control measures identified, any risk control actions identified, and monitoring requirements are acted upon within the given time scales. 

Manager’s / Event Leader Signature:

Rachel Hurding
	Date:  

UPDATED 26/2/21

ANNEX A - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Employee swabbing and testing for Coronavirus/Covid-19
Version control
Version and date	Summary of changes	Changes made by	
0.1 20/04/2020	Draft for consultation	Simon Dobby	
0.2 21/04/2020	Second draft after feedback	Simon Dobby	
0.3 21/04/2020	Third draft after feedback including an FAQ for employees and summary procedure for managers	Simon Dobby	
1.0 21/04/2020	First issued draft, no change on version 0.3	Simon Dobby	
1.1 24/04/2020	Include comments on the procedure from NHS covid-19 pathology team, changes in HMG policy to extend testing to all key workers, include weekend self-referral, removal of external care providers process	Simon Dobby	
1.2 27/04/2020	Inclusion of national frequently asked questions for employers and employees and inclusion of Berneslai Homes and NPS Barnsley	Simon Dobby	
1.3 28/04/2020	Inclusion of VA schools and change of ID wording	Simon Dobby	
1.4 29/04/2020	Update of SWYPFT email address for testing referrals.	Simon Dobby	
1.5 14/05/2020	Update of national referral link to include portal	Simon Dobby	

1.	Introduction
The Government is developing a national programme with the ultimate goal is that anyone who needs a COVID-19 test should have one.  This will take time to achieve however, local and regional arrangements are now in place to allow the testing of employees who both meet the criteria for testing and are involved in delivering a key worker role.  This encompasses:

•	Council employees (including staff in maintained schools, voluntary aided schools, Berneslai Homes and NPS Barnsley) (hereafter collectively referred to as employees) who are self-isolating, so they can safely return to work as quickly as possible. 
•	For employees who are self-isolating because a household member(s) has symptoms, testing the household member(s) as a negative result will allow the employee to stop self-isolating straight away. 
Whilst there is provision for employees to self-refer for testing, the Council will be managing this through an internal process unless the need for a test arises between 15:00 on Friday and 08:00 on Monday – in these hours employees should try to contact their manager and self-refer for testing. 
The purpose of the test is to confirm whether key workers are ‘safe’ to return to work with vulnerable members of the population and reduce the number of key workers in self-isolation to support health and social care workforce and wider key worker capacity.
It is important to note that there is currently only one test available for covid-19, which is effective in testing individuals within the first five days of onset of symptoms.  It does not test whether someone has previously had covid-19.  Tests for such cases, which have been discussed in the media, are not yet approved in the UK. 
Further information on the testing programme is found in the Coronavirus National Testing Programme Frequently Asked Questions for Employers of Essential Workers below.

The process for testing is subsequently described in this procedure.  Testing is provided through two routes: 
•	Via Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust (SWYPFT) with a local testing point in Barnsley at Barnsley Hospital
•	Via South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System with a Regional Test Centre at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The Council’s preference is for employees to be tested in Barnsley however, this may not always be possible due to capacity limitations and therefore employees, where they are able to drive, may be referred to the Regional Centre.  Where the demand for testing is greater than the capacity available testing will be prioritised based on the table in section 2 below.  Employees (or persons in their household) must attend for testing in a private car either driving themselves or being driven by a person in their household.  Public transport MUST NOT be used.  Confirmation emails for testing may be issued to and may need to be taken to the test.  Employees will also need to take their ID card or another form of ID as instructed in the appointment information provided.  Therefore, where employees report to managers that they need to self-isolate, managers must assume a coronavirus/covid-19 test is appropriate and refer the employee (or person in their household) as necessary.  The procedure in summary is:

1.1. Monday 08:30 to Friday 15:00
1.	Employee reports to their manager that they (or affected person in their household) have coronavirus/covid-19 symptoms and that they are self-isolating. 
2.	Manager records the absence.
3.	Manager checks whether the employee (or affected person in their household) meets the test eligibility criteria (section 3)
4.	If the answer to 3 is yes, manager refers the employee for testing (section 5)
5.	Occupational Health refer the employee (or affected person in their household) for testing (section 6)
6.	Employee (or affected person in their household) receives the test result and informs their manager that:
a.	Employees with negative results should only return to work if they feel well enough to do so. If everyone with symptoms who was tested in their household receive a negative result, the employee can return to work immediately, providing they are well enough, and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If a household member tests positive, but the worker tests negative, the worker can return to work on day eight from the start of their symptoms if they feel well enough and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If the worker does not have symptoms but a household member tests positive, the worker should continue to self-isolate in line with national guidance. 

Employees should discuss their return to work with their employer, following the steps outlined in Flowchart describing return to work following a SARS-CoV-2 test. 

If, after returning to work, they later develop symptoms they should follow national guidance and self-isolate.
or
b.	They must isolate for the required period as the test was positive (providing evidence) or they are unwell and make further contact with the manager when the isolation period ends
7.	Managers should forward the evidence provided to OHUreferrals@barnsley.gov.uk for personal files and either:
a.	Arranges for the employee to return to work and updates the absence, or
b.	Follows up with the employee at the end of the isolation period

1.2. Friday 15:00 to Monday 08:30
1.	Employee checks whether they (or affected person in their household) meet the test eligibility criteria (section 3)
2.	 If employee meets eligibility criteria, employee refers themselves (or person in their household) for testing by booking online at: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/ 
3.	The employee must on the next working day make contact with their manager to report that they (or affected person in their household) have coronavirus/covid-19 symptoms and that they are self-isolating and that they have self-referred for testing
4.	Manager notes the information, records the absence and, to allow central recording, informs Occupational Health by emailing: OHUreferrals@barnsley.go.uk.
5.	Employee (or affected person in their household) receives the test result and informs their manager that:
a.	Employees with negative results should only return to work if they feel well enough to do so. If everyone with symptoms who was tested in their household receive a negative result, the employee can return to work immediately, providing they are well enough, and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If a household member tests positive, but the worker tests negative, the worker can return to work on day eight from the start of their symptoms if they feel well enough and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If the worker does not have symptoms but a household member tests positive, the worker should continue to self-isolate in line with national guidance. 

Employees should discuss their return to work with their employer, following the steps outlined in Flowchart describing return to work following a SARS-CoV-2 test. 

If, after returning to work, they later develop symptoms they should follow national guidance and self-isolate.
or
b.	They must isolate for the required period as the test was positive (providing evidence) or they are unwell and make further contact with the manager when the isolation period ends

6.	Managers should forward the evidence provided to OHUreferrals@barnsley.gov.uk for personal files and either:
a.	Arranges for the employee to return to work and updates the absence, or
b.	Follows up with the employee at the end of the isolation period

2.	Priority groups for testing
The Council’s priorities for testing are outlined below along with indicative numbers of employees in these groups.  These are only relevant where testing capacity is limited, and priority needs to be given to employees in critical functions.  These include those delivering frontline social care in the independent sector due to the impact of these employees not be available to support delivering these functions.  These priorities are based on Services’ business continuity plans and those functions/activities identified as critical or high priority for being delivered within 24 and 48 hours of a business interruption.  Not all employees within the Business Unit/service below are included, only those based on their position title corresponding to delivering a critical/high priority function.

Tier One: Health and Social Care, Bereavement Services, Home to School Transport and Waste Management	
Independent care sector	Domiciliary care/homecare	1,484	
	Residential care	2,069	
External foster carers	Barnsley MBC foster carers	146	
	Independent Fostering Agencies	50	
Barnsley MBC	Children’s residential care	13	
	Education, Early Start and Prevention	35	
	Adult Social Care	345	
	Children’s Social Care and Safeguarding (excluding children’s residential care)	221	
	Public Health	88	
	Bereavement Services	35	
	Waste Management	110	
	Home to School Transport	133	
Tier One subtotal	4,729	
Tier Two: other front-line services and those supporting front-line services	
Barnsley MBC	Environment and Transport (excluding Bereavement Services, Home to School Transport and Waste Management)	44	
	Schools’ Catering	203	
	Stronger, Safer and Healthier Communities	75	
	Council Governance	102	
	Customer and Digital Services	70	
Berneslai Homes	Construction Services	95	
Tier Two subtotal	589	
Tier Three: other critical services	
Barnsley MBC	Finance (excluding Schools’ Catering)	207	
	Human Resources, Business Improvement and Communications	28	
	Legal	34	
	Economic Regeneration	94	
Barnsley Homes	Housing Management	28	
Tier Three: subtotal	391	
Total	5,709	

3.	Testing eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for testing the employee must:
•	Be self-isolating because they have COVID-19 symptoms.  In this instance the employee is the only eligible person in their household who can have a covid-19 test. No other members of their household are eligible. 
•	Be self-isolating because a person in their household is symptomatic, but they are not.  In this instance the household member(s) of the employee (adults and children aged 5 and over) are eligible to go to a test centre to have a test for covid-19.  Data from the household member(s) who has symptoms will be collected and sent to the national test centre. The employee’s name will be noted but they are not eligible to have a test. 

In both circumstances:

•	Individuals referred must be displaying Covid-19 symptoms (In adults, the two key relevant symptoms are: new continuous cough, and fever ≥37.8 degrees C. Other symptoms associated with infection include breathlessness, chest pain, hoarseness, loss of or alteration in smell and taste, diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms.)
•	Swabs/testing should be undertaken as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms and not after day 5.

If employees are self-isolating for other reasons and are not symptomatic, they are not eligible to be tested.  To check if employees have COVID-19 symptoms go to https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19.  Eligibility will again be confirmed at the time of testing.  Employees (and as necessary persons in their household) MUST remain isolated until the results of the test are confirmed.

In summary to be eligible for testing employees (or person(s) in their household MUST meet the testing eligibility criteria (section 3).
4.	Arranging a coronavirus/covid-19 test for employees working in external social care providers delivering services in Barnsley or contractors to/partners of the Council or a person in their household

Testing for employees of other organisations including social care providers, contractors and academy schools is via their own employers’ arrangements and/or self-referral – employees of other organisations must confirm the testing process with their employer.

5.	Arranging a coronavirus/covid-19 test for employees or a person in their household 
From 08:30 on Monday to 15:00 on Friday this is arranged via Occupational Health (outside these times the procedure at 1.2 should be followed).  Managers must complete the referral form (Appendix 1) for each employee (or person in their household) and email to: OHUReferrals@barnsley.gov.uk clearing stating EMPLOYEE SWABBING in the title.  Referrals will not be accepted directly from employees or persons in their household.  Referrals received after 15:00 will be processed the next working day. 

6.	Occupational Health procedure for arranging a coronavirus/covid-19 test
On receipt of referrals for testing occupational health will:
1.	Check the referrals inbox for testing referrals throughout each working day until 15:00 – processing referrals received by 15:00 the same working day and referrals received after 15:00 the next working day.
2.	Ensure that the referrals are completed and that the manager referring has assured that the employee (or as necessary the person in their household) meet the testing eligibility criteria.
3.	Where the referral is not eligible for acceptance inform the referring manager asking them to re-refer as necessary. 
4.	Send all new eligible referrals initially to the local testing facility in the form of a spreadsheet to swy-tr.swytperformance@nhs.net
5.	Where, on notification after initial referral, local testing is unavailable re-refer to the national testing programme via the employer portal at: https://coronavirus-invite-testing.service.gov.uk/DaraTestDemand/Login
6.	Record all referrals, the referral details, whether the referral is accepted, the date and time the referral is forwarded for testing. 
7.	On receipt of the test result from managers, file the on the employee’s occupational health file

7.	Receipt of test results 
Test results will be communicated directly to the employee or person in their household.  Where positive, the employee MUST provide evidence, remain isolated pending the end of the isolation period.  Where negative the employee MUST inform their manager, provide evidence and return to work if they are well enough and not showing the key signs of COVID-19.  Managers should forward the evidence provided to OHUreferrals@barnsley.gov.uk for personal files. 

Appendix 1: employees coronavirus/covid-19 testing referral form
Directorate		
Business Unit		
Service		
Name of referring manager		
Job title of referring manager		
Date of request (dd/mm/yyyy)		
Manager’s contact email address		
Manager’s contact telephone number		
Please confirm if the employee in is a priority group (please note that whilst testing is open to all employees, it may be necessary to prioritise should the demand exceed the testing capacity and therefore this information is required)	Yes – Tier One (specify service)		
	Yes – Tier Two
(specify service)		
	Yes – Tier Three
(specify service)		
	Not in a priority group		
Please confirm that the employee or person in their household meets the testing eligibility criteria 	Yes		No (where no referrals will not be processed)		
Name of employee		
Employee number		
Name of person(s) in the house hold (where applicable)		
Contact telephone number of the person (s) to be tested		
Contact email address of the person(s) to be tested		
NHS number (if known) of the person(s) to be tested		
Date of birth of the person(s) to be tested		
Address of the person(s) to be tested		
Vehicle registration number of the vehicle that will be used to attend the testing centre		

Appendix 2: coronavirus/covid-19 testing information for employees
Is there testing available for Council staff?
Testing for coronavirus/covid-19 is now available for all key workers (employees of Barnsley MBC and staff in maintained schools) and members of their household who meet the criteria below.  The purpose of the test is to enable individuals to return to work as soon possible, therefore if you are in the shielding or vulnerable groups and are not attending work you will not be tested. 
Whilst there is provision for employees to self-refer for testing, the Council will be managing this through an internal process unless the need for a test arises between 15:00 on Friday and 08:00 on Monday – in these hours employees should self-refer for testing and notify their manager as soon as they are able.
The purpose of the test is to confirm whether key workers are ‘safe’ to return to work with vulnerable members of the population and reduce the number of key workers in self-isolation to support health and social care workforce and wider key worker capacity.  Further details of the testing can be found in the Coronavirus National Testing Programme Frequently Asked Questions for Essential Workers below:

At the moment, there is increasing capacity of covid-19 tests in Barnsley for employees and members of their household who are symptomatic. 
If we reach the limit of tests available in Barnsley, we will utilise the regional testing centre at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, which has now been established. 
Individuals can only attend the Barnsley (or Doncater) testing centre with an appointment.  Those who attend without an appointment will not be tested. The test will only be conducted with individuals in the first five days of COVID-19 symptoms.

What are the eligibility criteria for being tested? 
•	Self-isolating because employee has COVID-19 symptoms 
In this instance the employee is the only eligible person in their household who can have a covid-19 test.  No other members of their household are eligible. 
•	Self-isolating because a person in their household is symptomatic, but the emplyee is not 
In this instance the household member of the employee (adults and children aged 5 and over) are eligible to come to a test centre to have a test for COVID-19.  Data from the household member who has symptoms will be collected and sent to the test centre.  The key worker's name will be noted but they are not eligible to have a test. 
X	Self-isolating for other reasons 
If the key worker is self-isolating for other reasons and/or is not symptomatic, they are not eligible to be tested. 
To check if you have COVID-19 symptoms go to https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19. 

Arranging a test for Council Staff
1.	Monday 08:30 to Friday 15:00

1.	Employee reports to their manager that they (or affected person in their household) have coronavirus/covid-19 symptoms and that they are self-isolating.
2.	Manager records the absence.
3.	Manager checks whether the employee (or affected person in their household) meets the test eligibility criteria (section 3)
4.	If the answer to 3 is yes, manager refers the employee for testing (section 5)
5.	Occupational Health refer the employee (or affected person in their household) for testing (section 6)
6.	Employee (or affected person in their household) receives the test result and informs their manager that:
a.	Employees with negative results should only return to work if they feel well enough to do so. If everyone with symptoms who was tested in their household receive a negative result, the employee can return to work immediately, providing they are well enough, and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If a household member tests positive, but the worker tests negative, the worker can return to work on day eight from the start of their symptoms if they feel well enough and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If the worker does not have symptoms but a household member tests positive, the worker should continue to self-isolate in line with national guidance. 

Employees should discuss their return to work with their employer, following the steps outlined in Flowchart describing return to work following a SARS-CoV-2 test. 

If, after returning to work, they later develop symptoms they should follow national guidance and self-isolate.
or
b.	They must isolate for the required period as the test was positive (providing evidence) or they are unwell and make further contact with the manager when the isolation period ends
7.	Managers should forward the evidence provided to OHUreferrals@barnsley.gov.uk for personal files and either:
a.	Arranges for the employee to return to work and updates the absence, or
b.	Follows up with the employee at the end of the isolation period

2.	Friday 15:00 to Monday 08:30

1.	Employee checks whether they (or affected person in their household) meet the test eligibility criteria (section 3)
2.	 If employee meets eligibility criteria, employee refers themselves (or person in their household) for testing by booking online at: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/ 
3.	The employee must on the next working day make contact with their manager to report that they (or affected person in their household) have coronavirus/covid-19 symptoms and that they are self-isolating and that they have self-referred for testing
4.	Manager notes the information, records the absence and, to allow central recording, informs Occupational Health by emailing: OHUreferrals@barnsley.go.uk.
5.	Employee (or affected person in their household) receives the test result and informs their manager that:
a.	Employees with negative results should only return to work if they feel well enough to do so. If everyone with symptoms who was tested in their household receive a negative result, the employee can return to work immediately, providing they are well enough, and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If a household member tests positive, but the worker tests negative, the worker can return to work on day eight from the start of their symptoms if they feel well enough and have not had a fever for 48 hours. 

If the worker does not have symptoms but a household member tests positive, the worker should continue to self-isolate in line with national guidance. 

Employees should discuss their return to work with their employer, following the steps outlined in Flowchart describing return to work following a SARS-CoV-2 test. 

If, after returning to work, they later develop symptoms they should follow national guidance and self-isolate.
or
b.	They must isolate for the required period as the test was positive (providing evidence) or they are unwell and make further contact with the manager when the isolation period ends
6.	Managers should forward the evidence provided to OHUreferrals@barnsley.gov.uk for personal files and either:
a.	Arranges for the employee to return to work and updates the absence, or
Follows up with the employee at the end of the isolation period