Sickness Policy
If your child becomes ill during our care, every effort will be made to contact you as parent/guardian to arrange for your child to return home as soon as possible. If your child requires urgent medical attention and we are unable to contact you, we will make the necessary arrangements. In most cases when a child is sent home, we feel it would be beneficial for them to see a doctor.
Please notify us if you are aware your child is unwell, has a contagious illness or has an illness that has been confirmed by the doctor. Please inform staff if your child is on any medication.
If your child needs medication throughout the day, please ensure that you bring it in, clearly marked for staff to administer. Please note, you will be asked to sign a consent form.
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Illness |
Absense Time |
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Sickness and Diarrhoea |
At least 48 hours - until eating normally again |
|
Conjunctivitis (eye infections) |
Treated and Cleared |
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Skin Infections (eg Scabies, Impetigo and Ringworm) |
Treated and Cleared |
|
Ear/Throat/Chest Infection |
Treated and 24 hours of anti-biotics |
|
Hand, Foot and Mouth Slap Cheek |
Treated and Cleared Must notify staff, dangerous to woman in early stages of pregnancy |
|
Chicken Pox |
Until all spots have crusted over and no new spots have appeared |
|
Measles |
Seven to ten days from onset of rash |
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Reubella (German Measles) |
Four days from onset of rash, or until rash has gone |
|
Mumps |
Until the swelling has gone |
|
Whooping Cough |
Twenty one days from onset of cough |
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Hospital Treatment |
Absense Time |
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Tonsils and Adenoids removal |
One week from operation |
|
Grommets only |
Two days from operation |
|
Asthma Attack |
Twenty four hours from discharge |
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Other Hospital procedures |
As advised by your Doctor |