Is my child too ill for school?

NHS Guidance for parents to help make that decision.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

The Lady Byron School works with parents and carers to ensure that students enjoy coming to school.

Attendance is a high priority for The Lady Byron School, we aim to have all students in school all the time. We understand that students are sometimes ill and will need to stay at home however, we will always work with students, parents and carers to ensure there is every chance of your child attending school every day.

All staff work with parents to ensure that every young person can reach their potential by attending school regularly. We are committed to supporting you in getting your young person into school, on time and ready to learn.

Our Senior Leadership Team at The Lady Byron School, monitors attendance of students and their punctuality. If you would like to speak any member of the team about your student’s attendance, you can ring the school or contact them via the office e-mail.

Email: reception@ladybyronschool.co.uk

Useful Information:

School Nursing Service
After a review of the School Nursing Team’s services, they no longer provide advice clinics in schools for parents and carers.

Referrals can be made through the new electronic referral system, or parents can self-refer to ‘Healthy Together’ by calling the School Nursing office at 0116 215 6795.

School Nursing Service – Chat Health

In addition to providing confidential advice and support to parents and caregivers of children aged 0-19 years, the School Nursing Service also offers text messaging services. This service includes advice and support for behaviour, parenting, child development, emotional wellbeing, minor accidents and illnesses, and general health issues.

The contact number is 07520 615382. This is a TEXT ONLY service and is not an emergency service. It is available between 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday. Texts will not be seen outside working hours but you should receive a reply (a ‘bounce-back’) to confirm receipt of a text sent within one working day. For urgent medical attention please contact your GP or call 111 or 999.

How can I find out more about ChatHealth?

ChatHealth was first launched by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in 2013 and it has now been adopted by more than 53 organisations. To find out more, visit the ChatHealth website at https://chathealth.nhs.uk/

Back to school resources for families – https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/back-into-school/resources-for-families/

Download the parents guide here