All EYFS settings need to make soap and water the highest priority “Handwashing in childcare is crucial not only for our own health, but...
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Wash hands with soap and water on farm visits says Council
“Simple steps” can help everyone to enjoy safely farm and petting zoo outings With the arrival of spring, farm and petting zoo visits...
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Cold and flu etiquette is important for children says report Illnesses are all over the place in preschools and nurseries as always seems to be...
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Norovirus increase prompts Public Health Wales warning Schools and nurseries will be opening soon after the recent break. But already...
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“Stomach bugs spread easily in schools and nurseries” Half term has come and gone, with children now having returned to school for the...
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…and why you should do it Learning effective hand washing techniques is often described as the “most important lesson a child can...
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...
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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...
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...
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