Filkins and Broughton Poggs Parish Council are pleased to be able to reopen our village playground.
Please remember that allowing children to use this playground and equipment is at parents' own risk.
Due to Covid-19 the government has produced guidance on the use of playgrounds. Please read the guidance below on minimising the transmission risk of Covid-19 and note that FBP PC will not be cleaning and disinfecting the play equipment, any seating and the bins.
Scientific advice suggests that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to several days on some hard surfaces. The risks are reduced when outdoors, where surfaces may be subject to UV light and/or rain. Whilst all possible practical measures have been put in place the user of this equipment does so at their own choice and risk.
Filkins and Broughton Poggs Parish Council have carried out the following in relation to the re-opening of our village playground
1. Completed relevant Risk Assessments including COVID-19 risks
2. Prior to opening carried out safety checks
3. Prior to opening arranged repairs where necessary
4. Produce signage to advise users on the safe use of the playground.
In order to keep our environment as safe as possible please follow the instructions below:
§ At the playground entry point maintain a safe distance and allow users to ENTER the play park whilst those preparing to leave step 2m back from the gate and then exit.
§ Parents/carers to ensure that their child uses hand sanitiser before, and after, the use of play equipment.
§ Parents/carers may wish to wipe equipment where there are clear touch points.
§ Be aware of social distancing of 2 metres where possible but at least 1 metre.
§ A maximum number of 15 persons, at any one time, are allowed to use the playground area.
§ It is advised that only one family member accompanies a child but with a maximum of two adults per child.
§ Consumption of food and drink on play equipment or in the playground area is banned.
§ Please take care with the disposal of rubbish, in particular face coverings or disposable gloves. Please take rubbish away and dispose of it at home.
Playground COVID-19 Signage
The Parish Council will ensure that there is signage around the playground that includes:
1. General information posters
2. Entrance and exit notice at the gate
3. Notice on each piece of equipment to remind users that the equipment should be used in turn and by one family at a time
4. Notice that states that the FBP PC will not be cleaning the equipment, seating or bins
