Cleaning Policy

Cleanliness of the setting The setting is cleaned regularly by contract cleaners employed by the landlord. Staff clean as necessary during each session and at the end of day to maintain a good standard of hygiene and replenish any hand wash soap, disposable hand towels, and toilet paper as needed.

Cleaning products will not be accessible to children and will be kept in their original containers. A Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment will be carried out to ensure safety. Cleanliness and Safety of Equipment All equipment/resources owned by Whytebeams are checked, cleaned and undergo a risk assessment on a regular basis. All dressing up clothes and fabrics, cushion covers are checked before use and washed as appropriate. They are also washed termly and if necessary, in between.

All resources to be used in the setting are checked for suitability & safety. All tables are cleaned daily, before and after lunch and as appropriate during the session with antibacterial spray to prevent cross infection. Extra cleaning measures are put in place when needed for example in a pandemic.

Staff complete a twice daily risk assessment which includes cleanliness. All equipment is checked and washed regularly with a complete inventory and thorough clean carried out at the end of the summer term.

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