It is TCG's policy to promote a safe and healthy environment for all our children and staff. To this end, we are rolling out the following policy, created by our parent company, Taaleem, in an effort to minimize exposure and absenteeism in the event that an influenza pandemic becomes a threat to our children, their families and our staff.

TCG will remain open in all but the most extreme circumstances. Unless an emergency closing is announced, all children and employees are expected to report to school/work. However, all parents and staff are urged to use their own discretion in deciding whether they are fit and can come in to school.

 

Personal Hygiene and Good Health Practices to Maximise Good Health

You should:

• Cover your cough by coughing into a tissue and disposing of it carefully
• Wash hands regularly and use hand sanitizers
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
• Keep as physically fit as possible
• and, if you become ill, follow your doctor's instructions

Pandemic Flu Team

The School Director, TCG Nurse and Senior Leadership Team are responsible for monitoring emergency conditions for the purposes of communicating and implementing emergency plans to maintain the safety and security of TCG should emergency conditions arise.

Designation of Emergency Closing

Only in extreme circumstances will TCG cease operations (wholly or partially). In the unlikely event that an emergency evacuation is ordered, all children and staff members will calmly and quickly follow their established evacuation procedures and routines.

School Continuity

If children and staff members have not been infected with influenza, then they are expected to report to school. If illness prevents someone from reporting to school, they/their parents are responsible for notifying TCG.If possible, such notification should be made by telephone conversation directly with the school. If direct contact is not possible, send an email. Please also leave a phone number where you can be reached. If a child reports to school and it appears that he/she has flu symptoms including fever, sneezing, runny nose, coughing, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and feeling tired and weak, then he/she will be seen by the School Nurse or nearest clinic for evaluation by trained medical experts.

If an influenza pandemic becomes severed enough, then TCG may decide to reduce face-to-face exposure by encouraging the practice of social distancing where possible, by telecommuting, teleconferencing and remaining at home.

TCG may limit or ban travel or school excursions to regions affected by flu outbreaks.

The Pandemic Flu Team will decide if school  should close temporarily where there is an outbreak of the influenza in one or more children or teachers, and in relation to any edicts from the local authorities.

You will be notified of such decisions.

Emergency Medical Procedures

If a child or staff member is in need of medical attention, we will notify the School Nurse and request assistance. If we believe the situation merits it, we will contact the ambulance service immediately and inform them of the individual's symptoms, location and any other information they request. We will also endeavour to reach emergency contacts for the sick person.