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Do any of you use this above on the children? We dont- used to years ago but were then told to stop if it was alcohol based and f course thats all we have now. We have an ongoing debate at work at present whether it would be ok to use it just once a day administered by an adult. I've tried to research but cant find anything recent on whether to use or not. At least not anything credible. I did find an article that said to always wash your hands after using it. Thoughts?
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Latest news: Funding will not be paid if a parent decides to keep their child at home. we all need to fight for this. If we are told to stay open then the LA needs to pay us or we will close!!!!!
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We are due to have a staff meeting on Thursday and would have about 12 people there. We obviously all work together, but not all at the same time due to part timers and shift patterns. Are we allowed to have our meeting? It would be difficult for us to all be 2m apart. What are others doing about team meetings? Thank you
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a member of staff has met with a family member (brother ) over half term who has now been diagnosed with covid. Member of staff hasn't returned to work and and he says he has no symptoms but is waiting for covid test. If this is negative is he ok to return to work? confusion is because it says this and worry that he might not have yet developed symptoms but still has time to (if that makes sense) as not 14 days yet. Stay at home for 14 days and follow the self-isolation guidance below. Do not go to work, school, or public areas, and do not use public transport or taxis. You are at risk of developing COVID-19 for the next 14 days. Since we now know that peo…
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Good morning everyone. I am just seeking some advice and opinions. We have a new starter who is not attending this week. Dad has now emailed to say that they have visitors - his sister and family - and they will be staying with them all week. I know that the child is already in a household of 4 so I am concerned that family from another area of the UK or possibly overseas is now mixing and extending the social group. Of course, other families could be doing this as well, but in this case we are aware of it as dad has put it in writing. The rules keep changing and I am aware that we all need to keep updating policies and procedures. Can anyone offer any advi…
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Hi everyone, we were recently made aware that Tesco's are helping Schools and Nurseries with financial support towards any PPE equipment. We simply emailed them and received a £50 gift voucher so we can keep our little ones safe. They have also said that we can apply again in the future if we need more help. We are all struggling financially because of this pandemic so as they say 'every little helps' - why not give it a go and see if you can get help too. Good luck x
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Hi, Is anyone allowing external visitors? I have been saying no (we don't have a separate room and we are not allowing parents inside, even for new starters). The guidance (updated today but I don't think this section has been updated) says: External professionals In instances where settings need to use other essential professionals such as social workers, speech and language therapists or counsellors, or other professionals to support delivery of a child’s EHC plan, settings should assess whether the professionals need to attend in person or can do so virtually. If they need to attend in person, they should: follow guidance relevant…
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Just wondered how strict your settings are being about excluding children with any signs of illness. I’m getting asked by parents what should they do from September if their child seems to have ‘just a cold’, runny nose, sore throat etc but not really so ill that they would normally keep them at home. My gut instinct is to say nobody is to attend if unwell at all but not sure if that’s being too restrictive as obviously colds & viruses are usually rife over the next two terms and a lot of children would have to be off a lot. I suppose my concern is also heightened as I had Covid quite badly in March, which started with symptoms of sinusitis before de…
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hi all just a quick one.. Has anyone had a parent refuse to wear a mask, not due to health issues?
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Hello everyone If parents pay, are you still charging fees if their household is self isolating? I didn’t for that few weeks before lockdown started but need to decide what to do now. If a member of staff has to self isolate due to own symptoms or household symptoms, are you just paying SSP? This hasn’t arisen yet in my setting. Thank you
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