Risk assessment while working in a school (18 weeks pregnant) worried about covid

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I'm due back at work this week, I have been of work due to sickness for quite a while so no risk assessment has been done as of yet

With the rising covie cases I'm obviously concerned about going back (a number of staff already not in due to covid, and year groups being kept at home due to lack of staff)

When pregnant with my 1st I never actually remember having a risk assessment while being pregnant, and I never really thought about it till well after I had my baby.

In the risk assessment should they take into consideration the rising covid cases ? I know its usually more important during 3rd trimester .

Would just like some advise on what I should be expecting/ asking.

Thank you

Sorry I can't help, just bumping this for you and hopefully someone can answer you questions soon.

If you have a union go on their advice there is new advice from Jan 2022 you need a risk assessment x

@Hoping1 thank you , I've just emailed my union representative to ask them for some advise on what to expect

The school need to demonstrate that they can reduce the risk to you in your third trimester, things like adequate social distancing of children, ventilation (provide an air filter if you can't have all windows and doors open) and continued mask wearing for you and anyone else in the same room.
If they can't facilitate this then they should let you work from home in 3rd trimester until the start of your mat leave.
Trade union is a good place to get advice