FAQs
1. What control measures does my setting need to implement in response to the Covid-19 pandemic?
We advise settings continue with existing controls around good hygiene practices, ventilation, cleaning and promoting the Childhood Immunisation Schedule.
2. What do I need to do if I suspect a case of an infectious illness in my setting?
This depends on the infection. Please see a summary poster for infection exclusion period and reporting requirements.
3. What do I need to do if I suspect an outbreak of an infectious illness in my setting?
Again this depends on the infection. Please see a summary poster for infection exclusion periods and reporting requirements.
4. Do I still need to carry out a separate risk assessment for Covid-19?
From 1 April, the Government will remove the health and safety requirement for every employer to explicitly consider COVID-19 in their risk assessments. The Government ‘Working Safely’ guidance will be replaced by new public health guidance. Schools should continue to consider the needs of employees at greater risk from COVID-19, including those whose immune system means they are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
The Government’s objective in the next phase of the COVID-19 response is to enable the country to manage COVID-19 like any other respiratory illness. Schools will be encouraged to update their whole school risk assessment to include COVID-19 under ‘infection control’.
5. How do I report issues or concerns to Gloucestershire County Council Education team?
Please escalate issues and concerns through the chair of your association of head teachers (GAPH, GASSH or GASH).
6. Are the UKHSA webinars still running?
Yes, please see more information here Health Protection in Early Years and Educational Settings Registration, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite.
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