AIR QUALITY POLICY
AIR
QUALITY
POLICY
AIR QUALITY
POLICY
Providing a safe and healthy environment for
our pupils, staff and families is our top priority.
At Wellington College International Early
Years Centre Shanghai and we place great
importance on this. All of our facilities on
campus are equipped with reliable air filtration
systems. The air filtration systems encompass
electronic air cleaners rather than the less
effective, lower cost filter machines.
We monitor pollution levels on a regular basis
during each day, using information provided by
the local authority. The AQI index is measured
at several sites across Shanghai and we combine
the average reading for the three sites closest to
the campus, which are Shanghai Normal College
Primary Division, Shanghai Normal University
and Shanghai US Consulate to provide the most
appropriate reading specifically for the Early
Years Centre. in Shanghai. These rules are created by us to
safeguard our pupils from exerting themselves
during physical activities when the air quality
is poor. Staff members are kept informed of
changes in AQI throughout the day so that
they can respond and modify their activities
when necessary.
We review the AQI at the beginning of the
day, at 12:00 midday and 14:00. At the Early
Years Centre, we have strict measures in place
regarding what pupils and staff are permitted
to do during periods when AQI ratings are high Colour indicators will be placed at all main
entrances to indicate which measures are in force.
AQI Colour Air Quality Pupil Activities Procedures
0-100 Green Good Normal No additional procedures.
101-149 Orange Mild Pollution Pupils will be allowed outside to play during breaks
but will not take part in strenuous activities Doors and windows closed.
All air purifiers on.
150-199 Red Moderate Pollution • No outdoor activities Doors and windows closed.
All air purifiers on.
• All PE and related activities will be modified and
carried out indoors
• All field trips will be modified or postponed
• Teachers report any signs of respiratory difficulty
in children to the nurse immediately
• Nurse takes necessary action and monitors
children reported with respiratory sensitivity
>200
Purple
Heavy Pollution
• No outdoor activities
• All PE and related activities will be modified and
carried out indoors
Doors and windows closed.
All air purifiers on.
• All field trips will be modified or postponed
• Teachers report any signs of respiratory difficulty
in children to the nurse immediately
• Nurse takes necessary action and monitors
children reported with respiratory sensitivity
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