It can be tricky deciding whether to keep your child off school when they're unwell.

Health professionals and educational professionals agree being in school improves health, wellbeing and socialisation. There are great benefits to children attending school regularly. 

The government has specific guidelines for managing infectious diseases which we follow. 

Please follow this link to help you make a decision about whether your child should be in school. 

IS MY CHILD TOO ILL FOR SCHOOL?

If you do keep your child at home, it is important to phone school on the first day. To let them school know that your child won't be in and give a reason.