The Department of Education has requested that we share the following links with parents, so that you are aware of the resources available to mitigate illness absence. 

NHS Guidance for Parents: Is my child too ill for school? – a useful resource to help parents decide when children should stay at home. 

Preventing and controlling infections Guidance: Includes advice on vaccination, ventilation, and good respiratory hygiene. 

A to Z managing specific infectious diseases: Practical guidance on managing specific illnesses. 
By following and sharing these resources, settings can support healthier school environments and help maintain high attendance as far as possible throughout the winter months. 

	Education Help Blog:	Link
	Reducing the spread of illness this winter: Seven steps to healthier schools and higher school attendance – a helpful blog for parents and staff.
	NHS Guidance for Parents:	Link
	Is my child too ill for school? – a useful resource to help parents decide when children should stay at home.
	Preventing and controlling infections Guidance:	Link
	Includes advice on vaccination, ventilation, and good respiratory hygiene.
	A to Z managing specific infectious diseases:	Link
	Practical guidance on managing specific illnesses. By following and sharing these resources, settings can support healthier school environments and help maintain high attendance as far as possible throughout the winter months.