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IS MY CHILD TOO ILL FOR SCHOOL?
IS MY CHILD TOO ILL FOR SCHOOL?
When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. These simple guidelines should help.
Not every illness needs to keep your child from school. If you keep your child away from school, be sure to inform the school on the first day of their absence on 01633 612429
Use common sense when deciding whether or not your child is too ill to attend school. Ask yourself the following questions.
Is my child well enough to do the activities of the school day? If not, keep your child at home
Does my child have a condition that could be passed on to other children or school staff? If so, keep your child at home
Would I take a day off work if I had this condition? If so, keep your child at home.
2. Cluster Version- Is your child to Ill to attend today .pdfIs Your Child Too Ill to Attend Today?
Is Your Child Too Ill to Attend Today?
Our school cluster leaflet to support families with advice and guidelines to support attendance when it comes to childhood illnesses.
Common Conditions GUIDELINES
Common Conditions GUIDELINES
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Children with diarrhoea and/or vomiting should definitely be kept off school until at least 48 hours after their symptoms have gone. Most cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in children get better without treatment, but if symptoms persist, consult your GP.
Cough and Colds
A child with a minor cough or cold may attend school. If the cold is accompanied by a raised temperature, shivers or drowsiness, the child should stay off school, visit the GP and return to school 24 hours after they start to feel better. If your child has a more severe and long-lasting cough, consult your GP. They can give guidance on whether your child should stay off school. Get more information in Common cold.
Headache
A child with a minor headache doesn't usually need to be kept off school. If the headache is more severe or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as raised temperature or drowsiness, then keep the child off school and consult your GP. Read more about what to do about headaches in children.
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