Emergency Planning

This section contains information on Emergency Planning for schools, including guidance and details of the necessary measures to assist schools in handling a range of emergencies.

Influenza

This area provides advice and updates on how to prevent the spread of influenza and what to do if a child, or member of staff, develops flu-like symptoms.  

Protecting against Flu

Public Health Agency letter to Principals of Special Schools regarding Flu Vaccine - September 2012 - PDF 65KB

Public Health Agency letter to Parents of Children with Special needs regarding Flu Vaccine - September 2012 - PDF 57KB

Public Health Agency Advice about flu for School Principals - December 2011 - PDF 53KB

Public Health Agency advice about flu for parents/guardians/carers with Children at School - December 2011 - PDF 33KB

For more information on seasonal influenza visit the nidirect website.  

Useful Posters/Leaflets

The Department of Education has produced a poster advising schools on how to protect against the spread of germs. The poster can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF links below.

Protecting against Flu - Advice Poster for Schools - English PDF 224KB

Protecting Against Flu - Advice Poster for Schools - Irish PDF 223KB

More general information can be obtained from various websites, including:-

• Public Health Agency (PHA)
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
• Flu Aware NI
• World Health Organisation (WHO)
• Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS)