Health and Illness
HealthDuring each nursery session your child will have access to drinking water at all times. We also offer children a snack which includes different types of fruit and a form of carbohydrate. During this time staff promote independence when selecting their food, pouring their water and tidying away their plates and cups. The children take turns, wait patiently and enjoy talking to their peers. Snack is vital in helping children maintain their energy levels, and it provides them with important nutrients to support their growth and development. We need your donations to help make snack time the best possible learning experience. Below is a list of snacks you could bring into nursery: Cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes, apples, satsumas, raisins, bananas, grapes, crackers, rice cakes, oat biscuits, bread sticks. Please note due to severe allergies ALL snack contributions should avoid ingredients including milk, soya, egg, nuts, seeds and mustard. Any products which state ‘may contain’ are safe to bring in. Children attending Rocking Horse Lunch Club should bring a healthy, balanced packed lunch box with them. Please see the Rocking Horse Lunch Club page for advice and top tips. Windham’s Birthday Book Initiative We know that many families generously send treats into nursery when it’s their child’s birthday. However, instead of sweets or chocolates, we kindly ask that you support our new initiative to donate a lasting treat…a book for our book corner. Please see our Birthday Book poster below for more information. |
Injury
From time to time children will have minor injuries that will be dealt with by first aid trained staff. You will be informed by a staff member at the end of the day if this has happened. If your child receives a bump to the head we will call you to let you know.
If your child arrives at school with an injury of any kind, please tell a member of staff.
Illness and Exclusion Periods
Should your child be away from nursery due to illness please telephone the school immediately to let us know. To find out how long your child should be absent from school for, click the below link to the NHS guide which includes some common illnesses and the advised time away from school.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/
If a child falls ill at school, parents will be contacted and asked to collect their child. In case of emergency, an ambulance will be called and parents will be contacted as quickly as possible.
Medication
If your child needs regular medication, details and written permission must be received. It would be helpful if you would make an appointment to come and discuss your child's needs with the school office.
If your child requires medication in an emergency nursery will complete a Personal Healthcare Plan. This form outlines all emergency procedures.
The nursery takes a whole school approach to managing allergies. If your child has a severe allergy they will require a completed Allergy Action Plan listing the medication and procedures needed to keep them safe. Please speak to Bev if this is required.
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