A 20 second soap and water wash is essential after toilet use New UK government COVID-19 guidance has been released for out of school providers...
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Why you need to remind children how – and when – to wash their hands
Some adults might need a nudge as well… “It can be easy for children (and adults) to forget what it takes to wash well” –...
MoreHandwashing “at the top of the priority list” for children in schools
Teachers working hard to settle kids into the “new normal” whilst keeping up their education Teachers across the country are battling...
More43% of children have to be reminded to wash hands before eating says report
Poll of parents reveals worrying lack of understanding when it comes to hand washing A recent survey of 2,000 adults has concluded that...
More‘Clean your hands more thoroughly than usual’ call as schools return
Hand washing really is “the most important lesson a child can learn” Returning or first time pre-school and nursery children will be...
MoreCoronavirus: educating kids about the virus – and handwashing
Don’t be anxious about it advises psychologist Coronavirus concerns abound at the moment and sorting the sound advice from the...
MoreRHS encourages kids to get into school and nursery gardens
Sustainability and environmental focus for children The RHS has launched a campaign to “support to develop a sustainable garden for young...
MoreCleaning doesn’t necessarily reduce the risk of infection – handwashing does
Why “targeted hygiene” is the best balance between dirt and keeping germs at bay It’s a constant source of debate – is...
MoreWhy children should be taught to wash with soap and water – not antibacterials
Why plain soap is best for hand washing A recent article on the AAP News website has highlighted the importance of teaching children to wash their...
MoreHoney Pot Nurseries focus on hand washing and water conservation
Clean hands for indoor and outdoor activities with KiddiSynk Children at the family run chain of Honey Pot Nurseries in South Liverpool spend a...
MoreRecap – NICE: why children in early years need to be taught effective hand washing
Hand washing facilities must be made available for children, staff and visitors It’s been a few months since the introduction of Guidance by...
MoreHand washing importance emphasised as norovirus strikes young children
Nearly 60 children and staff off sick at school near Glasgow Norovirus, also known as “the winter vomiting bug” has recently struck at...
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