School operation during COVID-19

Giggleswick School confirms that it has complied with the Government’s guidelines in managing the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

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1. We have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and shared the results with the people who work here through our Joint Consultative Committee.
2. We have cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with guidance.
3. We have taken all reasonable steps to help people work safely from a COVID-19 secure workplace or work from home where that is possible in a school environment.
4. We have taken all reasonable steps to maintain a 2m distance in the school.
5. Where pupils and staff cannot keep 2m apart we have ensured at least a 1m distance and taken all the mitigating actions possible to manage transmission risk.
6. We have informed parents about the full range of measures we have taken to enable them to assist in implementing them.

The following sites have been used as a reference points in order to enable the School to manage the risks associated with COVID-19 in line with the latest guidance available:

• Boarding Schools Association, range of documents available  
• BSA Covid Safe Charter   
• Isolation for residential educational settings
• Government Guidance - Coronavirus (COVID-19) implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings

Our Safe at Giggleswick document provides information about the COVID-safe measures at Giggleswick School.

Safe at Giggleswick

A full risk assessment has been prepared and is available on request from the Bursar.