Attendance and Illness
Please report any student absences (as early as possible on the morning of the absence) to the school office via phone: 07413 916422 or email: admin@lilyalighthousetrust.co.uk
Guidance on Illness and Attendance at Provision
The following guidelines for families have been drawn up relating to illness.
Children with diarrhoea & vomiting:
Children should not return to school until they are symptom free for 48 hours and the child feels well.
Chickenpox:
Children should not return to school until all the spots have crusted/scabbed over. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP
Conjunctivitis:
Children do not need to stay away from school unless they are feeling particularly unwell. However, if there are a number of cases within school, you may be asked to keep your child at home until their infection has cleared up.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome:
Children should not return to school until they feel better.
Glandular Fever:
Children should not return to school until they feel better.
Impetigo:
Children should not return to school until the lesions have dried up or treatment has been continuing for at least 48 hours.
Measles:
Children should not return to school until 5 days after the onset of the rash and the child feels well. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP.
Mumps:
Children should not return to school until 5 days after the onset of swollen glands and the child feels well. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP.
Rubella:
Children should not return to school until 6 days after the onset of a rash. Pregnant mothers who may have been exposed should contact their GP.
Scabies:
Children should not return to school until after the first treatment has been completed.