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School open tomorrow from 9.00am
Mon 12 Dec 2022The school will be open tomorrow (Tuesday 13th December) from 9.00am. Please walk your children down to the blue gate, as the lane is still covered in snow and ice and will be slippery. Children should wear wellies or boots and bring a pair of shoes to change in to. They will be going on the field at break and lunchtime. The pavement from Tesco’s to Beeches Green and the lane going past the church are icy, so please take great care. If you feel it is not safe for you to bring your children to school, please contact the school office to let us know. The absence will be authorized if you do this.
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Emergency School Closure
Mon 12 Dec 2022Emergency School Closure
As we have had a significant snowfall and temperatures were below freezing overnight, it is not possible for staff and children to get to school safely. Parents have been notified by the school via School App message and a SeeSaw post. The school closure has also be reported on the GCC website, which can be found using this link:
https://closures.gloucestershire.gov.uk/
Take care and stay safe everyone!
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Scarlet Fever and Step A infection
Thu 08 Dec 2022What are scarlet fever and Strep A?
Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called Group A streptococci (Strep A). The bacteria usually cause a mild infection that can be easily treated with antibiotics.
In very rare occasions, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive Group A strep (iGAS).
What are the symptoms of Strep A/scarlet fever?
Strep A infections can cause a range of symptoms that parents should be aware of, including:
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Fever
- A fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel
- On darker skin the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel
If a child becomes unwell with these symptoms, please contact your GP practice or contact NHS 111 (which operates a 24/7 service) to seek advice.
If a child has scarlet fever, please keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.
Parents should trust their own judgement and if their child seems seriously unwell call 999 or go to A&E if:
- a child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
- there are pauses when a child breathes
- a child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
- a child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake.