Coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic. Numerous cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the UK and the Chief Medical Officer has advised that the risk to the public is moderate.
We prioritise safety and are committed to reducing the risk of spread to everyone at St Mary’s Nursery and are adhering to Government, Public Health England and the Department for Education guidance on managing the risk from Covid-19 (Coronavirus).
We are committed to reducing the risk by ensuring effective hygiene practises are put in place for both children and staff, as advised by Public Health England.
Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before eating or handling food, after toilet visits, or when hands are contaminated by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing.
Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and discard the tissue immediately into a bin. Alternatively, cough or sneeze into the crook of the elbow.
No sharing of drinks/food/utensils with others.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, toys and equipment regularly and when contaminated with nasal or oral secretions.
Ensure supplies such as hand soap, tissues and paper towels are available for children and staff’s use.
We remain vigilant in ensuring regular and effective cleaning is carried out. We continually monitor the health of children in our care and will react quickly in the event of any rise in temperature or changes in behaviour. We are monitoring the unfolding situation and will inform parents/carers of any new developments as soon as possible.
Our ‘Coronavirus Policy’ can be viewed on the Policies section of the website.
