The majority of cleaning is carried out outside of core teaching hours (between 6am–9am, 3.30pm-6pm and 6pm-8.30pm) but there is also a cleaning provision during daytime hours to refresh toilets and communal areas in key locations.
Each department and area is different and so Cleaning Service Schedules are in place to outline the regular cleaning as well as a reactive cleaning service.
To discuss the Cleaning Service Schedule for you area please contact the Cleaning Manager on x3391. The Cleaning team also help with litter, bins, and lost property.
Whilst it is the responsibility of the Estates Department to ensure that School is clean, tidy and well presented, the following areas are not under the remit of the Cleaning Team:
Departmental staff rooms should be kept clear of cups, plates and utensils; staff are expected to maintain the cleanliness of these areas - including fridges and other shared appliances (microwaves, toasters and coffee machines).
Returning hospitality provision (Sodexo)
Noticeboards and poster displays, and educational displays, ceramics, art installations etc.
Cleaning of hazardous substances and handling of hazardous waste in Laboratories (Technicians)
Cleaning of kitchens and food storage/preparation areas used for commercial purposes (Sodexo).
Hygiene bins (external contractor)
External windows (external contractor)
Specialist equipment and apparatus such as musical instruments, printer machinery
Animals in sciences (Technician).
Cleaning chemicals are locked in Cleaners' Cupboards and the main Cleaning Office along with relevant data sheets. The Cleaning Team are trained in COSHH and PPE is made available for use.
To help ensure pool cleanliness standards are maintained we have a comprehensive Swimming Pool Operating Procedures which also cover non-standard procedures in relation to removing faeces, vomit etc.