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St. Patrick’s B.N.S. COVID-
Version 4-
St. Patrick’s B.N.S. 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 and updated the following COVID-
provide up to date information to our staff and pupils on the Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-
agree with staff, a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan
inform all staff and pupils of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements
adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the guidance and direction of the Department of Education
keep a contact log to help with contact tracing
ensure staff engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education
implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-
provide instructions for staff and pupils to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-
implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice
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.
Version 4 of the COVID 19 Response Plan has been altered in the following respects: -
Signed: Philip O’ Kelly Date: 04/08/20
Updated: 25/02/2021
Updated 25.08.21