COVID-19 MEASURES

2 metre markers will be set out on the ground at the entrance; parents will be expected to adhere to the social distancing rule outside the nursery premises keeping 2 metres apart. Parents will not be permitted to gather outside the nursery. 

The nursery will carry out a deep clean before children return, thereafter we will be undertaking regular cleaning procedures throughout the day to minimise the risk of any germs spreading

Parents are requested to avoid using public transport where possible. We advise you to come by car, walking or cycling. If in the unfortunate circumstance your only option is to use public transport then you will be required to adhere to the social distancing rules ensuring that you remain 2 metres away from others.

We will stagger our snack and outdoor times and use other areas of the nursery to ensure that groups of children are spaced out so that social distance can be maintained as much as possible. Lunch should be provided in a plastic box.

We will continue to provide care and education in small groups with a maximum of 8 children per group. We aim to keep this group consistent with the same adults and children throughout the day.

We will ensure our children are washing their hands at least 20 seconds across the day, particularly: 

• Upon coming into nursery 
• After sneezing or coughing 
• Before and after handling or eating food 
• After going to the toilet .We will also be placing hand sanitisers in all communal areas for the staff.

The nursery will promote regular good hygiene materials to ensure they are maintaining a good hygiene. 

The children and staff will not be required to wear PPE in the setting. However, the nursery will ensure enough supplies of PPE are stored such as disposables gloves, aprons and face masks, should we need them such as in the case of a child falling unwell whilst on site.

If you or anybody in your family becomes unwell with a continuous cough , temperature or loss of taste and smell, then the whole family will need to isolate for 14 days in line with government guidance. If any child becomes unwell with the above symptoms they will be sent home. Whilst the child is awaiting collection, they will be placed in isolation with a member of staff away from others until they are picked up. It is vital we are able to get in touch with parents immediately; therefore please ensure we have your most up to date contact details. 

Any children living with a person who is at increased risk of severe illness, or an extremely vulnerable person who is shielding from coronavirus, should stringently follow the guidance on social distancing and minimise contact outside the home, such children are advised not to attend the setting.

Face to face communication between staff and parent will be minimal. We will not allow any non essential visitors to be on the site until further notice and all meetings with the manager and key workers must be held via a phone call.

Please ensure hygiene is maintained and that children come in with fresh, clean clothes daily. 

Buggies and Ride-Ons will not be permitted to be left at nursery until further notice. Parents bringing children in buggies will need to take the buggies home after dropping them off. 

Children will not be allowed to bring in toys or comforters from home. All parents will be required to leave a clearly labelled bag with sufficient clean clothes at nursery. If children need to be changed, their clothes will be washed and replaced in their bags. These bags will be kept at nursery for the remainder of the term.