Winter illnesses

At this time of year, many schools and nurseries have children who are unwell with winter illnesses. These guides include information for parents about how to spot the signs of illnesses and when to keep your child off nursery:

 

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/03/a-parents-guide-to-keeping-kids-healthy-this-school-year/

 

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

 

It's fine to send your child to nursery with a minor cough or common cold if they feel well enough and do not have a high temperature.  If you don't feel your child is well enough to attend, please let us know.

 

The NHS has useful links about symptoms for illnesses which can be common at this time of year:

 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsillitis/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/croup/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-cough/