“Stomach bugs spread easily in schools and nurseries” Half term has come and gone, with children now having returned to school for the...
MoreTeach hand washing to children advises the UKHSA
How to encourage children to wash their hands…
…and why you should do it Learning effective hand washing techniques is often described as the “most important lesson a child can...
MoreGlobal Handwashing Day: 3 important reasons to take part with your preschool!
Help teach children hand washing skills for life! Taking place this year on the 15th October, Global Handwashing Day is “dedicated to...
MoreSee these children’s hand washing sinks at the Childcare and Education Expo
See KiddiSynk and KiddiWash Xtra portable sinks on stand D11 They are designed especially for smaller hands – and can be used safely indoors and...
MoreHSE emphasises the importance of teaching hand washing to kids
Links to teaching resources for Early Years and Keystages 1 and 2 are included The new school year is upon us once again. And there’s...
MoreThe importance of frequent hand washing as illness spreads through preschools
How this “common infectious illness” can be controlled by teaching kids well A number of publications across the UK have recently...
MoreSchools toolkit advocates soap and water handwashing
Resources include posters as well as guidance The “majority” of child deaths around the world – a tragic 3.5 million – are...
MoreWonderful hand washing lesson plans for reception and year 1 classes!
Learning resources from the NHS National Institute for Health Research and others A comprehensive 60 minute lesson plan The spread of infection...
MoreSoap and water hand washing is “better than hand sanitiser!” says guidance
The Worcestershire Hand Washing Strategy is full of engaging ideas for primary schools Keeping hands clean and being able to wash effectively is...
MoreTeach children how to wash their hands with this fun video!
Make hand washing fun – and memorable! Teaching children how and when to wash their hands properly is the single most important lesson that...
MoreHand washing to the fore of revised farm visit code of practice
“…preventing or controlling ill health at visitor attractions” Every year in the UK many people, including groups of younger...
More“Early years settings are particularly complicated places for hand hygiene”
This is why teaching children to wash their hands well is crucial says doctor It’s absolutely vital not to “cut corners” when it...
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