My child is unwell – should they go to school today?

Worried your child is unwell gives up-to-date medical advice on how to look after your child this winter, should they become unwell, and on where you should go to access services.

To help you decide if and when your child should remain off school, a simple guide has been produced for a number of the most common illnesses, which can be found at Is my child too ill for school. Alternatively this guide is attached as a leaflet, which you may wish to keep to hand for easy reference.

ChatHealth - It is a text messaging service for parents and carers of children aged 5-19. This is a text messaging service which is an easy way for parents and carers to ask for help and information with a range of issues such as hearing, sleep, behaviour and transition to school. The service is available for parents and carers with children in Hampshire schools, educational settings and the elective home educated. The dedicated number is 07507332417. Once received, the school nursing service will respond within one working day. ChatHealth 5-19 is available Monday to Thursday from 9 am-4.30 pm and 9 am–4 pm on Fridays (excluding bank holidays). 

The Hampshire Healthy Families website has lots of information that may be useful for you to look at if you have concerns when school is closed over the Summer holidays. It is worth a look.