• the ability of pupils to maintain distancing, groups/bubbles;
• arrangements for staff and pupils during breaks and lunchtimes, including supervision
of pupils in the context of distancing, groups/bubbles;
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any subject-specific requirements, e.g practical lessons and PE, ensuring they have
been specifically risk assessed.
• the extent to which existing planning, schemes of work and programmes of study will
need to be adapted to take account of:
• the number of pupils in groups/bubbles;
• the availability and the suitability of materials and resources for working with pupils,
given the heightened cleaning and hygiene requirements;
• provision for pupils who may need to self-isolate;
• those pupils with special/additional educational support needs;
• the management of staggered start and finish times.
• the support, time and resources that will need to be made available to teachers and other
staff to make any necessary preparations in respect of the above;
• availability of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and access to soap and
water, and arrangements for the regular cleaning of touch surfaces throughout the day.
Review of the current risk assessments individual pupils may have
These may not be appropriate or may need extending to take account of the new situation
relating to the full opening of the school and the provisions of COVID-19 guidance.
Risk assessments of other pupils:
• pupils who have not previously been risk assessed but, when schools are open to all
pupils, may pose a risk;
• pupils who need specific care, which cannot be delivered whilst ensuring social
distancing;
• potentially violent pupils, especially those with a known risk of spitting and/or requiring
physical restraint.
As required under health and safety legislation, all risk assessments should be subject to
consultation with staff, the NASUWT and other unions.
Review of the school’s pupil behaviour policy to ensure that it covers COVID-19-related
incidents
Make provision in the behaviour policy for the school to be able to sanction, up to and
including exclusion, pupils who wilfully refuse to adhere to arrangements of distancing,
groups and bubbles, and deliberately cough or spit at pupils or staff, putting them at risk.
Assessment of the availability of school transport, including dedicated transport for
pupils with special needs
• Assess the availability of transport and the arrangements being made by the transport
providers for compliance with DE Guidance on hygiene and distancing.
• Assess the availability of alternative transport-home arrangements for pupils who develop
COVID-19 symptoms while in school and who normally use the dedicated transport for
pupils with special needs.
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