Children are scrubbing hands enthusiastically following advice on avoiding the spread of coronavirus. As a result, staff at Springfield Bees Pre-School in Chelmsford, Essex decided it was time to review their procedures for health and hygiene. Their task began with manager Carla Deluca taking an online course on Infection Prevention and Control in an Early Years Setting offered by EduCare.
All staff completed the training about a year ago. But Ms Deluca says in the current climate it was important to refresh their knowledge. The course takes about 45 minutes to complete and covers infection prevention and control, cleaning procedures for toys, equipment and the environment, how to understand and follow guidance for managing illness and infections, and offers explanations of key terms.
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