COVID-19

Covid-19

Covid 1

“As a school we have worked for many years with Earthsong and I was so pleased and excited that they would be returning in this tricky time to lighten our day! Storme’s delivery was nothing less than I have come to expect and the children had a lovely 25 minute session which they will remember for years to come. We had the session using fullsize plastic drums and great care was taken to ensure all drums were sanitised between classes, children were socially distanced and the added benefit of being outside made me feel safe and protected. We have already got our next session booked in for after the Easter holidays and I cannot wait to be immersed in the musical storytelling and rhythms that the session is all about.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hounslow Heath Infants & Nursery

Key Considerations:

  • Group size – comply with current legislation (local lockdowns)
  • Venue suitability
  • Track and Trace
  • Minimal equipment use
  • Clear infection control protocols in place
  • Risk assessments and sessions activity plans and adaptations
  • Communication with schools.

Policy

  • We will ensure we comply with the school’s entry/exit pathways and infection control procedures
  • We will  understand any ‘bubble’ requirements in place and work as instructed with school staff.
  • We will discuss our equipment and resources and make sure we comply with cleaning of instruments between each session
  • policies
  • Where possible we will introduce a one-way system to and from classes or a staggered system of arrival (queue keeping socially distanced)
  • Children and teachers must wash their hands before and after the session
  • Risk assessments will be completed by the Earthsong facilitators prior to session (example form below)
  • All internal doors will be open or opened by the facilitator as much as possible to reduce risk of any contamination.
  • Adequate space for any movement during workshop

During the Visit to your school

  • PPE  by facilitators will be used  in accordance with Government guidelines and advice from the school
  • On arrival hands will be sanitised by Earthsong Facilitators
  • As far as possible all our personal items will not be stored on surfaces.
  • Any props, equipment or instruments stored on a surface will be cleansed after the session
  • Instruments will be cleaned thoroughly after each child/group has used
  • Markers on floor for facilitators and participants to stand
  • We will keep 2 metres away from the children where possible
  • There will be no sharing of instruments during the session. Each child will have their own instrument.
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