In line with Government guidelines, we have reviewed our special measures  and made relevant changes. We have a fully comprehensive risk assessment in place that we review regularly.  We ran a successful programme in 2020 and 2021 and feedback from students and tutors was that we had implemented good safety measures and they felt safe.

 

Special measures now in place:

These will be reviewed regularly in line with Government guidelines

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• We no longer follow a minimum 2 meter rule with seated work stations assigned to each student.

• Visitors are no longer asked to wear face masks but are welcome to choose to wear one if they wish.

• Tutors no longer wear face masks or visors unless they choose to do so.

• We retain all visitors contact details to comply with the government test and trace scheme.  Lack of internet connection prevents us from using an NHS QR code.

• Sharing equipment is minimised by students' bringing their own or tutors providing individual kits.

• Good ventilation is provided and visitors are requested to bring extra layers in case the room is cooler.

• Floors and surfaces will be disinfected before your arrival

• Hot spots such as light switches, taps and hand-rails are carefully disinfected between workshops.

• Two separate stations for teas and coffees will be provided with hand sanitiser available.

• Visitors are encouraged to make regularly use of the hand washing facilities available with soap dispensers and hand sanitiser is provided. Paper towel dispensers have been installed

• Toilet facilities are disinfected regularly throughout the day.

Food production:

• We already have a 5 star award for our Food Safety and Hygiene  

• Extra care is taken with regular hand washing

• When serving, food is kept covered or a food protector is used for cake and bread

• Trays and cutlery are given to each participant to avoid any handling

• Kitchen surfaces are disinfected regularly

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