Covid-19 arrival and collection policy

Aims
This document is provided to explain company policy and procedure on Drop Off and Collections protocol during Covid 19, for all children and staff in our centre.

Ways of Working
We aim to work with both parents, staff and children to ensure that the health and safety of everyone during drop off and collections is a smooth transition.

Centre Opening hours /Staggered drop/collections will apply, please ensure you follow guidance

The following steps will be in place for Drop Off:

• Social distancing will be adhered to and clear marking and signage will be in place at the entrance of each setting
• Staggered drop offs for families will be in place and parents are not permitted to enter the building
• A member of management will greet the parent and child. Children’s temperatures should be taken prior to handover.

(In the event the child’s temperature is 38 ºC or above, the child will be excluded for a minimum of 24 hours and kindly and quietly, asked not to attend the centre).

• The child’s hands will be was washed and brought to their base room and settled by a staff member
• Handovers will be limited, however any important information regarding the welfare of the child will be communicated as quickly as possible.

If a child is collected outside of the Drop off and Collection times, contact via phone must be made 10 minutes before so the child is ready for collection. A member of manager will complete a handover at the main door   

The following steps will be in place for Collection

• Social distancing will be adhered to and clear marking and signage will be in place at the entrance of each setting
• Staggered collections for families will be in place and parents are not permitted to enter the building
• A member of management will greet the parent and give a brief handover of the child’s day.
• Handovers will be limited, however any important information regarding the welfare of the child will be communicated as quickly as possible.

Resources

• PPE
• Ensure all families have direct telephone number for centre

Review Date

• Under continuous review during COVID-19 period and per public health guidance