Managing infections in school

Since pupils/students and staff have returned to school following the start of the new term, UKHSA is again reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels.

Schools and nurseries and other childcare settings, are common sites for transmission of infection as children are particularly susceptible.

Children have immature immune systems, close contact with other children, sometimes have no or incomplete vaccinations and have a poor understanding of hygiene practices. As such, there is a risk of infections quickly spreading. The best way to prevent and manage infectious disease in school is to:

• Promote immunisation
• Promptly exclude the unwell child or member of staff
• Check that effective hand washing is being carried out routinely

For further information check the Government website.

Attached is an infection exclusion table

Healthy Start!

This message is to all those parents with children under 4 years or due to have a baby who might be entitled to ‘Healthy Start’ support. This amounts to £4 per week for each child which is given on an easy to use card. The cards can be used at most supermarkets and even now on the self-check outs.

If you think you might be entitled to this benefit then please click the link below to apply. There is a low take up in our local area but it could potentially be worth £1000 per child over the 4 years so it is definitely worth looking into!

https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

If you have any further questions please click on the links or message Mrs Fitzsimons on Class Dojo.

Many Thanks.