UNISON stress we need risk assessments, staff training and clear guidance on safe working practices. Trade unions must be involved in local planning to ensure agreement round safe opening of schools and early learning centres.
This guide and checklist has been designed to support members on the ground. Staff have skills, they know their jobs. They must be included at the start of any local planning of expansion and reopening. Risk assessments and then action to mitigate risks need to be in place to ensure that children and staff are safe. This is no time for short cuts.
If you would like to take train for a role at your workplace in promoting COVID safety please email: branchoffice@unison-edinburgh.org.uk