Medical & Illness Information
- For the prevention of illness spreading please keep your child out of school for 48 hours after the last time they have vomited.
- We are not allowed to give any medicines in schools without WRITTEN CONSENT, and doses given are recorded.
- Our First Aid Policy can be found HERE
The following guidelines have been taken from the Gov.UK website. If you are unsure whether your child can return to school, please contact the school office.
Chickenpox
At least 5 days from the onset of the rash and until all blisters have crusted over
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
48 hours after their last episode
Cold and flu-like illness (including COVID-19)
Pupils no longer have a high temperature and feel well enough to attend. Follow the national guidance if they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
Impetigo
Their sores have crusted and healed, or 48 hours after they started antibiotics
Measles
4 days after the rash first appeared
Mumps
5 days after the swelling started
Scabies
They’ve had their first treatment
Scarlet Fever
24 hours after they started taking antibiotics
Whooping cough
48 hours after they started taking antibiotics