Return to Classes Protocol

How Classes Will Run:

• Wednesday Classes will for the time being, be held outdoors in the Bromfords Playground. Please note: If the weather is very bad, the class will be held online via the danceyourselfhappy.me site in substitution (Please contact me if you need to be set up). In the scenario of bad weather, you will be notified on the Wednesday morning via the WhatsApp group messages.

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• The timing of the class will be from 6:55pm - 7:50pm. I would like everyone to arrive by 6:45 if possible so we have time to get in and settled ready to start as quickly as possible.

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• To attend a class, it is essential that you book your space via the Bookwhen system .

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• To access the class, you will drive in through the main school gates and drive straight (past the carpark on the right). You will see green gates ahead, go through these to reach the first playground which will be used as our car park. Once parked you will continue your journey on foot through to the second playground which veers round to the right where the class will be held.

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• Please follow social distancing rules of 2 metres apart when walking to and lining up to sign in before classes.​​

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• Hand sanitiser must be used on entry to the class by all participants and myself before and after class. Hand gel will be provided for you but you may bring your own if you wish.

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• When you sign in, your temperature will be taken using a contactless temperature gun (pointed to your forehead)  by the Instructor (who will be wearing a mask). If your temperature is 37.8C or higher, you will be sent home.

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• Social distancing measures will now be in place throughout the class which is a minimum of 2 meters distance at all times from each other) and 3 metres away from the Instructor (whilst she is teaching) because she will be speaking loudly throughout the session which may produce droplets.

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• There will be floor markers placed on the playground floor which will indicate your 'base' or starting point, so once you have signed in, go to a marker and use your spot as a guide for where to return to after walking sideways or forward and back throughout the class.

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• Before class and during water breaks, we will play a low volume of music or have no music on. This is so we don’t need to raise our voices.

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• There is a toilet that will be available, though I would encourage this is kept to a minimum where possible.

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• No equipment will be shared and at this time, there will be no sharing, lending or selling of glow-sticks. You are welcome to use ones that you currently own although whilst the evenings are light, it’s not necessary.

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• Wherever possible, please do not bring additional bags or unnecessary clothing (water bottle and personal towel is ok). Think minimalist!

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• Please space your water and belongings round the edge with 2 metres distance from the next person where possible. During water breaks, be mindful to to keep your distance from others as you walk to and from your water.

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• We will be working with the NHS Test &Trace system so you’ll be contacted if anyone reports they have tested positive for COVID-19. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works

How You Must Prepare for Class:

• It is absolutely essential that you book (and cancel) your classes via the Bookwhen system . According to the Government guidelines on outdoor class capacity, there is a maximum number of 30 spaces available (including the instructor).

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• If you can no longer attend a class that you’ve booked on to, you must cancel your space via the bookwhen system with as much notice as possible so someone else can take your space. Ideally a minimum of 24 hours notice. ​

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• On the day of your class, please stay at home if:

  • you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) or someone you live with has symptoms.

  • you test positive for COVID-19, or live with someone who has tested positive.

  • someone in your support bubble or someone you have been in contact with has symptoms or has tested positive.

  • you're told by NHS Test & Trace that you've been in contact with a person with COVID-19

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• If you suspect that you or a member of your household has contracted or has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 please use the NHS Test & Trace service.

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• If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please inform Zarina immediately on 07984 663 764. All medical information will be kept private; however, we must follow the NHS Test &Trace procedure and this may involve informing some clients that someone has tested positive for COVID-19. This will be done anonymously where possible.

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• Please ensure you are dressed in your sports clothes before arriving to class.

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• Arrive at least 5-10 minutes before the class starts where possible. If you arrive late, you will need to wait for a water break so that Zarina can sign you in properly and take your temperature before you join the class.​

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• Whilst queueing and at all other times, please keep at least 2 metres apart where possible.

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• When arriving or when leaving the class, please sanitise your hands.

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During Class:

• Keep at least 2 metres apart at all times possible.

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• Avoid shouting or singing loudly.

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Masks:

Not recommended during exercising, but if you wish to wear one this is at your own risk.

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COVID-19 Risk Assessment for Clubbercise with Zarina

Hazards:

• Potential spread of COVID-19 

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There is a risk that COVID-19 is brought into the classes and spread by:

• Asymptomatic instructors or clients not being aware they are carriers

• Sick instructors or clients coming to the class

• Social distancing not being maintained

• Lack of awareness of the risks by instructors or clients

• Inadequate cleaning regimes (hand sanitising)

• Government guidance not being understood / followed

Resulting in:

• Covid-19 outbreak due to the classes

• Closure of the classes

• Client/instructor sickness 

• Litigation action being taken against the business

• Reputation impact

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People at risk:

• Anyone attending the classes:

  • Instructors, Clients, Other  Staff.
     

Controls:

The ‘Covid-19 Risk Assessment'  and the ‘Return to Classes Protocol Agreement’ for clients details the full controls put in place   (see above), which includes but is not limited to:

• Enhance cleaning and disinfection requirements (before and after each class) if applicable.

• Instructor has knowledge and understanding of Covid-19 health and safety expectations.

• Social distancing

  • Clients to be kept at least 2metres apart from the next person with no equipment to be shared.  1 metre if 2 metres is not possible and must be with a mask.

  • Instructors to remain socially distant from clients unless not possible and then instructor should wear a mask.

• Participant numbers kept at a maximum of 29 people (plus instructor) and space staggering for safe social distancing.

• Social distancing waiting to come into classes.

• Participants arriving early if this is possible.

•  Outside classes rather than indoors (weather depending) social distancing measures in place either way.

• Participants bringing own water and towel.

• No shared equipment

• Hand sanitiser station and required to use by all participants on entering and leaving the class.

Regulations:

A full risk assessment has taken place prior to all returning to the classes.

Good hygiene will be expected from all clients and instructors.

Clients and instructors should only come to class if they are feeling well and no one in their household is self-isolating or showing symptoms.

If you suspect that you or a member of your household has contracted or has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 you will be expected to use the government test and trace service. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works

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See You On Ze Dance Floor!