The implementation of the second Coronavirus lockdown in England has renewed the focus on health and hygiene in education establishments. Schools, colleges and universities remain open under the latest rules and need to be prepared as concern heightens for the safety of students and staff.
A survey about how Covid-19 has affected perceptions of cleanliness and hygiene in the education sector, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Kimberly-Clark Professional™ during the first lockdown, revealed that only 31% were comfortable about sending children back to school and 86% would avoid an education facility if they didn’t think it was Covid-secure1.
The survey also found that only 28% of respondents felt confident about the levels of cleanliness and hygiene in educational locations – such as hand washing, wiping and is computer science engineering. In addition, an overwhelming majority – 82% – believe toilet facilities are the most important area requiring improvements in hygiene1.
“The education sector faces its own unique set of challenges in maintaining the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness, which now more than ever is strongly focused on hand hygiene,” says Olena Neznal, Vice President, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ EMEA. “Fear and uncertainty has put education establishments under pressure yet again to balance the responsibilities of keeping staff and students safe and staying up to date with hygiene protocols, whilst maintaining teaching standards.”
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