H1N1 Procedures at the ICS

• Each week the ICS contacts the ministry to check for updates or guidance on H1N1 in Jordan; this is shared with parents as soon as possible through the newsletter, and on our website: http://www.ics-amman.edu.jo

• All staff are being vigilant in monitoring children; any who have symptoms or are unwell are checked out by the school nurse.

• Children with high temperatures (38 degrees +) are sent home.

• Parents of children without temperature but with other symptoms are contacted and asked to keep an eye on children and if need by get them checked out by a GP.

• All rooms with sinks have antibacterial hand wash.

• All classrooms and shared areas have antibacterial hand gel and supplies of tissues.

• All primary age children have regular hand washing lessons & reminders; posters showing how to wash hands properly are displayed in all children’s bathrooms.

• Upon confirmation of H1N1 virus parents are asked to keep child and siblings home for between 3-5 days depending on the symptoms and for the children to be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• We no longer plan to close classes or year groups if we have 3 or more H1N1 cases.  Classes will run as usual, children with confirmation of the H1N1 virus will need to be absent from school for between 3-5 days depending on the severity of their symptoms.  If we have two cases in Nursery or Reception we will close for 3 days.

• Teachers will provide students with work during their absence (if they are up to it); this can be sent by email.

• The school website continues to be updated with guidance for parents on symptoms and treatment of H1N1 virus.