This checklist is to assist NASUWT activists in assessing the actions employers are taking with
regard to risk assessing the plans for opening of schools at the start of the Autumn term 2020.
The checklist identifies any potential key deficiencies in the risk assessment process or the risk
assessments themselves.
Where deficiencies are identified, then these matters will need to be addressed by the NASUWT
and should be referred to the NASUWT National Executive Member if they cannot be resolved
with the employer.
1. In planning for opening, all schools and other educational settings must have completed
a new risk assessment
No new risk assessment has been provided by the school.
2. Production of the risk assessment
The risk assessment has not been subject to consultation with the NASUWT.
3. Where a new risk assessment is provided, identify if any of the following have been
omitted:
A staffing audit has not been undertaken to identify teachers who are in at risk groups or
with underlying health conditions, and who may need to be shielded, self-isolating or
otherwise working from home.
An equality impact assessment has not been provided that takes into account teachers who
are disabled and/or from a BAME background.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) provisions for teachers have not been identified or
confirmed.
PPE is not being provided to teachers who are required to undertake close contact with
pupils.
A health and safety inspection of the premises has not been undertaken by a ‘competent
person’.
A risk assessment has not been undertaken/completed of all tasks and activities in which
pupils, teachers and other staff will be expected to engage.
The operational requirements, including for the provision of all necessary cleaning and
hygiene materials, PPE and other consumables, have not been secured.
Appropriate arrangements have not been identified to maintain social distancing or the
management of pupils in groups or bubbles on the premises/site.
Review of employers’ COVID-19 risk assessments
for the opening of schools from Autumn 2020
CHECKLIST