Is your child too ill for school?

 

Good school attendance helps children and young people make the most of their learning,

maintain friendships and feel connected to school life.

 

As part of a national Department for Education campaign, parents and carers are

encouraged to check NHS guidance before keeping a child off school due to illness.

 

The guidance covers common childhood illnesses, including coughs, colds, ear infections,

chickenpox and tummy bugs, and explains when children should stay at home and when

they can continue attending school safely.

 

A number of useful resources, including NHS guidance and a short video for families, are

available using the links below.

 

NHS: Is my child too ill for school?

 

Illness absence and staying healthy video