Illness

What to do if your child is ill 

Please read the information on what to do if your child is ill. If your child is not well enough to come into school or a medical appointment, please contact the school office between 8am and 9.30am, either by phone (01234 838 827) or email (office@sheerhatchprimary.org.uk), to inform us of the reason for absence.  If you are unsure whether to send your child in or not, this advice may help: is my child too ill for school – NHS advice.

If your child needs to bring prescribed medication into school, such as an inhaler or auto-injector pen, please complete this Administration of Medicine Form and return to the school office. Please refer to our Medicines Policy here.

You may find useful information in the NHS – Guide to local health services (Sept21) and Occupational Therapy Information Leaflet. The NHS text messaging services for parents and young people are also available.

Support is available for young people in regards to emotional and mental health. Please read How you feel matters for more information.

Please continue to follow the NHS COVID 19 Guidance and Scarlet Fever Information for Parents and Carers.

What will the school be doing to manage the spread of infections?

• Ensuring that pupils and staff who are unwell do not attend the setting
• Keeping classrooms well ventilated (including the use of CO2 monitors)
• Reinforcing hand and respiratory hygiene practices
• Maintaining a good level of cleaning

If you are unsure about what to do if your child is ill, please phone the school office on 01234 838 827 and we will be happy to help.

Many thanks for your continued support.