It is that time of year again when we ask everyone to please help us stop the spread of norovirus (otherwise known as the winter vomiting bug) around our school.
Norovirus is the most common cause of stomach bugs in the UK and it spreads very easily in schools. It spreads even more easily in Early Years Units (Reception and Nursery classes) because the children are still learning to manage their own personal hygiene and they touch more surfaces and toys than the older children.
How you can help:
Please keep your child off school for a full 48 hours after the last bout of vomiting or diarrhoea.
If your child returns sooner than this, they are likely to spread the virus to other children and staff, even though their symptoms have passed.
Please check out the NHS guidance page which explains more about how the virus spreads and how the 48 hour rule works:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Norovirus/Pages/Introduction.aspx
If you are unsure about whether your child can return to school, please phone the school office for advice. Do not bring your child to school and then check with us, as we would really like to avoid situations where we have to ask you to take your child home again!
Finally, please be aware of just how quickly and easily this virus can spread. Occasionally, schools are forced to close for deep cleans if too many staff and children get sick!
So please stick to the 48 hour rule and help to reduce the spread of this nasty virus.
Many thanks for your help and understanding!