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Childhood illnesses & wellbeing

Childhood illnesses

 

At New Beginnings we value every child's health, and we do everything we can to prevent infection when children are at nursery.

 

Children are encouraged to wash their hands regularly and practice good hygiene, toys and equipment are regularly sterilised and cleaned by members of the team.

 

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, some children will pick up illnesses, many of which are contagious even before they display symptoms. Because of this we enforce strict exclusion periods for children suffering from certain illnesses or symptoms to reduce risk of cross-infection within the nursery, both towards other children and our parents and employees.

 

NEW information on the flu vaccination programme for 2 years plus

HEALTH PROTECTION IN CHILDCARE SETTINGS

A practical guide on how staff manage cases of infectious diseases in education and childcare settings. 
Chapter 1-Introduction to infections Chapter 2-Infection prevention control Chapter 3-Public health management of specific infectious diseases Chapter 4-Action in the event on an outbreak or incident

HEALTH AND WELL BEING 

Children's health and well being is of the upmost importance to us at New Beginnings. In 2019 we joined the healthy early years London programme which supports and recognises achievements in children's health and well being. We completed our awards and received the first steps, bronze, silver and gold accolades. 

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Medication policy

You can find out about our Medication policy in our health and safety manual.

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Infection Control policy

You can find out about our Infection Control policy in our health and safety manual.


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Sickness and illness policy

You can find out about our Sickness and Illness policy in our health and safety manual.


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