Health Protocol

                                                                                                                                             2024-2025

Modern Education Schools are committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all staff members and students. This health protocol outlines the measures that will be taken to prevent the spread of illness, promote good hygiene, and ensure the well-being of our school community.

General Health and Hygiene:

• Hand hygiene:

  • All staff and students are encouraged to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially:

    • After using the restroom

    • Before eating

    • After coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose

    • After touching animals

    • After handling garbage

  • Hand sanitizing stations will be readily available throughout the school premises.

• Respiratory hygiene:

  • All staff and students are encouraged to cover their mouths and noses with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing.

  • Used tissues should be disposed of immediately in a covered bin.

• Personal items:

  • Sharing personal items such as cups, utensils, and towels is discouraged.

• Physical activity:

  • All staff and students are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for physical activity.

Illness Prevention:

• Immunizations:

  • Modern Education Schools will follow all applicable laws and regulations regarding immunizations.

  • Parents are encouraged to keep their children's immunizations up to date.

• Vaccinations:

  • Modern Education Schools will encourage staff and students to get vaccinated against preventable diseases, such as seasonal influenza.

  • Information about vaccination programs will be readily available.

• Hygiene awareness:

  • Regular hygiene awareness campaigns are conducted for both staff and students.

  • These campaigns focus on the importance of handwashing, respiratory hygiene, and good hygiene practices in general.

• Cleaning and disinfection:

  • All classrooms, common areas, and restrooms are cleaned and disinfected regularly.

  • High-touch surfaces are given particular attention.

• Ventilation:

  • Proper ventilation is maintained in all classrooms and common areas to ensure good air quality.

Responding to Health Emergencies:

• Emergency preparedness:

  • Modern Education Schools have a plan in place for responding to health emergencies, such as outbreaks of infectious diseases.

  • The plan includes procedures for:

    • Identifying and isolating sick individuals

    • Contact tracing

    • Communication with parents and guardians

    • Collaboration with health authorities

• First aid and medical assistance:

  • Trained staff are available to provide first aid and administer emergency medication if necessary.

  • A first-aid kit is readily available in each school.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communication with parents and guardians:

  • Modern Education Schools will keep parents and guardians informed about any health concerns or outbreaks in the school community.

  • Parents and guardians are encouraged to communicate with the school if their child is experiencing any symptoms of illness.

• Collaboration with health authorities:

  • Modern Education Schools collaborate closely with local health authorities to monitor and address any health concerns in the community.

Additional Considerations:

• This health protocol may be updated periodically as necessary to reflect changes in national or local guidelines, or new scientific evidence.

• Staff and students with specific health needs will be accommodated as appropriate.

• Modern Education Schools will strive to create a culture of health and well-being for all staff and students.

We encourage all staff members and students to follow this health protocol to help ensure the safety and well-being of our school community.