Covid-19 Policy
St. Joseph's National School
COVID-19 Policy Statement:
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St. Joseph’s N.S. Fermoy is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our pupils. To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The BOM and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus. We will:
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continue to monitor our COVID-19 response and amend this plan in consultation with our staff
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provide up to date information to our staff and pupils on the Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
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display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and correct hand-washing techniques
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agree with staff, a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan
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inform all staff and pupils of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements
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adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the guidance and direction of the Department of Education
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keep a contact log to help with contact tracing
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ensure staff engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education
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implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 while at school
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provide instructions for staff and pupils to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during school time
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implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice
All school staff will be consulted on an ongoing basis and feedback is encouraged on any concerns, issues or suggestions.
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This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.
Signed: Brian Shinnick
Chairperson B.O.M.