Attendance and illnesses

To support our children’s health and attendance we are sharing some information below issued by the Government to help families manage childhood symptoms.

The NHS provides clear guidance on when children are well enough to attend school. Most mild illnesses — such as a runny nose, sore throat, or slight cough — do not require time off school, unless a child has a temperature. 

NHS Guidance: Is my child too ill for school?

Ongoing measures in school include regular handwashing, ventilation, cleaning and observing the ‘catch it, kill it, bin it’ guidance.

Medical appointments should be booked outside of school hours where possible. If this isn’t possible, please bring your child to school before, and return after, if they are well enough.

Further information and guidance is available via this link;

Top tips - how to keep your child healthy at school

October 2025