The DfE has updated it guidance on safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings. The guidance has been updated to reflect recent changes on eligibility and access to testing for COVID-19 and to clarify that there are no additional PPE requirements because of COVID-19 for first aid, or for non-symptomatic children who present behaviours which may increase the risk of droplet transmission or who require care that cannot be provided without close hands-on contact. The update also only refers to cleaning non-healthcare settings guidance in relation to cleaning following a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 and not in relation to regular, routine cleaning as part of an effective hierarchy of controls.
