Covid-19 Information

As a school within the Central RSA Academies Trust we completed a comprehensive risk assessment before opening.

The risk assessment covered the following areas;

1. Awareness of procedures and policies
2. Hygiene practices in classrooms and public areas
3. Administering first aid to those presenting symptoms of COVID-19
4. Managing suspected cases of COVID-19
5. Spread of infection
6. Clinically vulnerable staff
7. Mental health concerns – staff
8. Management of infectious diseases
9. Governance and policy
10. Vacant premises/re-opening of premises
11. Emergency/fire evacuation
12. Available capacity reduced by social distancing
13. Organising small class groups
14. Classroom based arrangements/class sizes
15. Continued prioritisation of vulnerable pupils
16. Pupils falling behind in learning
17. Pupils eligible for free school meals
18. Plans if staff numbers lower than required to teach classes
19. Staff training
20. Social distancing arrangements
21. Pupil behaviour
22. Transition planning
23. Communication of Academy plans
24. Academy building arrangements
25. Contractors on site
26. Costs of additional measures due to COVID-19
27. Mental health concerns – pupils
28. Transport arrangements
29. Updates

The risk assessment is regularly updated as required with new information and legislation.