Press Release – poorly child info.

Can my child go to school today?
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HEALTH and education experts are offering help and advice to parents on when they can safely send their child to school.

County Durham Care Partnership, which brings together NHS organisations, Durham County Council and other providers to deliver improved, joined up health and social care services, has created an easy-read chart to help parents who are unsure if their child should stay at home or go to class.

The information follows Government guidelines on spotting the signs of Covid-19.

Sarah Burns, head of integrated strategic commissioning for Durham County Council and NHS County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “Since pupils returned to schools earlier this month we have become very aware of the increased demand on NHS111 and GP practices from worried parents.

“We know that when it can be difficult for parents to decide if they should send their child to school during the ongoing pandemic. This infographic has been designed by our local GPs to help inform parents what to do if they worry that their child may be unwell.

“If children are showing signs of Covid-19, a high temperature, a continuous cough or loss of smell or taste then we would recommend that the whole household self-isolate and book a test. All members of the household must stay at home until the test results are known. “Similarly if children have diarrhoea and vomiting then we would recommend that they remain off school for at least 48 hours or until they feel well enough to return, as tummy bugs can also be very contagious.

“But as long as your child is feeling well, has not otherwise been told to self-isolate and there are no other household members with COVID symptoms, then it is ok to send them to school.”

Parents should continue to seek help from their GP if needed or contact NHS111 if their surgery is closed.”

For further guidance visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

Open link for a clearer image or to download the information below – MH_and_EW_Support_CYPS

Click on the link below to read the most recent OFSTED report.

In short:

“Durham Newton Hall Infants’ School continues to be a good school.”

“Everyone .. said they would recommend it.”

“Pupils say that their teachers work hard to ‘make learning fun’.”

“All of her [Mrs Frazer] work is focused on providing the best for every pupil.”

“Staff are proud to work at the school and they are committed to its vision and
values.”

Final Ofsted Report November 2019

POLITE REQUEST

We have been notified by concerned persons that some adults and children are eating nuts in the playground area after school.

Nuts are not allowed in school to protect those children who have nut allergies as the effects can be very unpleasant, and even life threatening.

We politely request that everyone refrains from eating nuts anywhere on the school premises at all times in respect of this concern.

Thank you for your co-operation

This is the question being asked by Durham Police who think parents need to “beef” up their knowledge of the internet.
As always, we care about the safety of our pupils including their e-safety as many of them now have their own smart phones and tablets.

• Are you internet savvy?
• Do you have safeguards in place on your equipment?
• Do you realise settings can change when apps are automatically updated?

The links below take you to the message from Durham Police and also to CEOP’s Thinkuknow site which is age appropriate. Durham Police provide a couple of other websites you may also find useful in helping to protect your child when using the internet. Please have a look and have a think…Are you aware of what your child does online? Honestly?

• Gateway Durham Schools (this will require a login and password -please contact the school)
• ThinkuKnow