Woodmatters Covid-19 Protocol

Updated 21/2/22 We have carried out a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment and added these COVID-19 protocols to comply with the government’s advice, Public Health England and the Health and Safety Executive guidance

Pre- course

  • We will ensure all participants and/or group leaders have received Woodmatters COVID Protocol (providing information on Woodmatters website, booking forms, or via email)
  • By attending a Woodmatters course all participants agree that they will comply with current protocols.
  • Participants must not attend a course if they currently have any COVID-19 symptoms (a new continuous cough, a high temperature, or a loss of, or change in, their normal sense of taste or smell)
  • Participants must not attend a course if they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days, (unless they have tested negative on 2 consecutive days from day 5 of the positive test or onset of symptoms).
  • In these situations above, Woodmatters will offer the participant a transfer of their booking to any future Woodmatters course.
  • Through attendance on a Woodmatters course, participants agree to Woodmatters retaining contact details for 21 days after the course ends, in the event that we are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

Lockdowns - Participants will be offered a course transfer if

  • There are local lockdown restrictions placed on the area in which they live which means they are unable to travel to the course.
  • In the situation that South Lakeland is placed under lockdown and the course is unable to run to keep within government guidelines. In this situation the course will be re-arranged at a later date. If this is not possible a refund will be offered.

At the Course Venue (all courses will make the most of available outside spaces under waterproof canopies where appropriate)

  • We will ensure regular cleaning of the work area, handles and surfaces.
  • Handwashing and hygiene protocols will be in line with guidance.
  • Everyone to wash hands/sanitise regularly throughout the day.
  • Side walls will not be installed on any outdoor shelters and when inside any windows and doors will be left open to increase ventilation as much as is practical.

Food and Drink

  • People to bring their own food and drink wherever possible and encourage people to take their rubbish home with them.
  • Limit access to food preparation areas. Minimise number of staff contact when handling food.
  • Wash hands before handling food and equipment, and ensure frequent cleaning of surfaces.

Course Capacity

  • Allow the maximum number of participants within government regulations for that particular activity.

Courses on School Sites:

  • We will comply with all Covid related protocols as required by the school.
  • Size of group: We will abide by any established school/class bubble system for the group we are working with.