If your child is unwell, please keep them at home, even if they wish to come. Children with bad colds, sore throats or tummy upsets are best kept at home.
Infectious Diseases
The following is a list of infectious diseases and when it is advisable for your child to return to school.
ILLNESS | RE-ADMISSION |
Chicken Pox | When sufficiently recovered (Usually once all sores have healed and redness fades) |
Conjunctivitis | Once effective treatment has been commenced |
Diphtheria | Medical certificate only |
Viral Hepatitis | Medical certificate only |
Impetigo (School Sores) | Must be under treatment inc. use of occlusive dressings |
Influenza Return | When symptoms have subsided |
Measles | Seven days from onset |
Mumps | On medical certificate of recovery |
Head Lice -Pediculosis (Nits) | Once treated (see following) |
Ringworm | Once all signs have subsided |
Rubella (German Measles) | Medical certificate only |
Scabies | Once effective treatment has been instituted |
Whooping Cough | Medical certificate only |