Infectious Diseases
The following guidelines are taken from the Health Protection Agency (PHE) – ‘Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities’
Diarrhoea and sickness are infectious and can spread very rapidly with young children. Please do not send your child back to school after such attacks for a clear 48 hours following their last episode of sickness or diarrhoea.
Chickenpox
Usual Incubation Period: 11-21 days
Minimal Period of Exclusion: 6 days from onset of rash
Conjunctivitis
No period of exclusion but treatment recommended
German Measles (Rubella)
Usual Incubation Period: 14-21 days
Minimal Period of Exclusion: 14 days from onset of rash-please inform school so we can notify parents
Hand, foot & Mouth
No exclusion period
Impetigo
Usual Incubation Period: varied
Minimal Period of Exclusion: until lesions have healed or 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment
Measles
Usual Incubation Period: 10-15 days
Minimal Period of Exclusion: 4 days from onset of rash
Mumps
Usual Incubation Period: 15-24 days
Minimal Period of Exclusion: Until swelling has subsided
Scarlet Fever
Child can return to nursery 24 hours after commencing appropriate antibiotic treatment
Slapped Cheek (fifth disease)
No period of exclusion
Whooping cough
Usual Incubation Period: 7-10 days
Minimal Period of Exclusion: 21 days from onset of paroxysmal cough
For other conditions, follow this link to the PHE exclusions table