Health Matters

The School Nurse Team can be contacted on - Tel: 01454 338804

Please find below information regarding some common infections/complaints and how long your child should be kept at home.

Please remember it is our school policy that you contact school when your child is ill on the first and each subsequent morning of absence before 9.00 am.

Infection or Complaint	Period to be kept home from School
Chicken Pox	Until all spots have crusted over
COVID-19	COVID-19 Risk Assessment - Autumn Term 2021 Return to Education Primary School Leaflet - NHS
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting	48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting
Flu	Until recovered
Head Lice	Child can return as soon as treatment has begun. NHS Head Lice & Nits
Impetigo	Until lesions are crusted and healed, or 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment
Scarlet Fever	Child can return 24 hours after starting appropriate antibiotic treatment

For further information on these and other infections/complaints please visit the NHS Choices website.

Other websites that may be of interest to you are as follows:

Topic	Website Link
Anxiety	Relaxkids.com
Bereavement	www.winstonswish.org.uk
Surgar Swaps	NHS Change 4 Life - sugar swaps for kids

The following explains what to do if you need help now, are in a mental health crisis or are supporting a child or young person who is experiencing a crisis.

Emergencies

If someone is in immediate danger, is hurt physically or has taken an overdose, call 999.

NHS 111

If you need advice and support about how to manage an urgent mental health problem call 111 and select the mental health option for advice.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS)

If the situation is not an emergency but a child is experiencing an immediate mental health crisis then children, professionals, parents, or carers can call the CAMHS crisis line on 0800 953 9599.

CAMHS support is available for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. For more information visit I need help now :: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (awp.nhs.uk)

Support for mental health and emotional wellbeing

For information on children and young people’s mental health visit Support with mental health and wellbeing for children | South Gloucestershire (southglos.gov.uk) where you will find details of resources, training and support services available.

For support and resources for adult mental health, visit For Your Mind | One You South Gloucestershire (southglos.gov.uk)

Supporting Healthy Lifestyles: The National Child Measurement Programme