The NYA have released version 4.0 of their guidance for Managing youth sector activities and spaces during COVID-19 in England with effect from 2nd December 2020.
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This document is intended to support the youth sector’s response as lockdown rules change. It is recognised that the level of lockdown will vary over time and by location if local restrictions are applied. To support youth sector organisations when reacting to these changes a readiness framework and level is provided.
Changes are published weekly on the NYA’s website and provides guidance as to the nature and capacity of activity recommended at each level.
At all times, youth sector organisations must follow current Public Health England and Health and Safety Executive advice. Organisations should follow the current permitted activity guidance on the NYA website. Please note, there will be a deliberate delay between the government easing restrictions and the NYA updating its website. This is to allow organisations time to prepare, assess risks and safely manage any needed changes.
Alongside adhering to the framework’s guidance, all proposed activities and changes must be subject to a risk assessment, which should be enhanced when physical spaces/buildings /land are to be used. All providers of youth provisions and services must complete a COVID-19 action plan (see details below). These plans are intended to ensure that you have considered all reasonable aspects of activities before opening provision at a local level.
More information to support plans with check lists and templates can be found at https://youthworksupport.co.uk. The templates can be adapted to fit your context and are provided as best practice tools.
If you wish to learn of changes and amendments to the guidance and local lockdowns, we recommend joining the NYA Network. The network is free and gives all members access to the NYA’s resources library and regular newsletters. Join here: https://nya.org.uk/register/