Illness - Useful Information
Illness - Useful Information
Please Note - we operate a 48 hour rule regarding raised temperature, sickness and diarrhea - we ask that you keep your child at home for 48 hours after the temperature has gone down or the last bout of sickness or diarrhea. Temperatures are usually a sign that your child has an infection and many childhood illnesses do not present themselves immediately. In children so young I am sure you appreciate how quickly these illnesses can spread in a school environment.
When antibiotics are needed, children must be kept home for 48 hours after first dose.
We ask that you keep your child home for 24 hours after routine vaccinations too, in case of any reactions.
Temperature information available here. One of the first signs of Chicken Pox is a high temperature, normally before the spots appear. For more information on Chicken Pox click the link here. I have also included information relating to Scarlet Fever here, but if you have any concerns about your child’s health please seek medical advice.
Health Protection – Who to Call and Why
Due to recent reports of a rise in cases of measles and scarlet fever and flu outbreaks in several education settings, it is important you know what to do and who to call.
If a member of staff or pupil has a communicable or infectious disease (such as meningitis, measles, whooping cough, tuberculosis etc.) or you receive a report from a parent of a suspected case, it is important to alert the local Health Protection team so that they can investigate and support you. Call 0300 303 8162 Option 1, Option 2. This is a 24 hour service.
Please also take some time to read the following guidance and ensure that school staff are aware of the important of relaying information quickly to school/setting leaders if cases are reported to them.
