Surge in “winter sickness bug” causes concern With children about to return to school – and having already done so in Scotland...
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Early years settings warned about norovirus outbreaks in UK
154 outbreaks in 5 weeks warn PHE A warning has been issued by Public Health England (PHE) that levels of norovirus – the so-called...
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Children need help with infection control measures Promoting handwashing to children is more important than ever as schools reopen after the...
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...
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...
MorePreschool and nursery: ‘Clean your hands more thoroughly than usual’
Changes that will have been implemented by September when kids return Many children have been attending preschool all the way through lockdown...
MoreWhy it’s important for educators to create healthy hygiene habits in children
School classrooms are “a breeding ground for bacteria and germs” It is vitally important that children are taught when and how to wash...
MoreHandwashing teaching can be more effective with a song!
Frère Jacques initiative enables engaging lessons for children It can be argued, with considerable justification, that teaching youngsters to wash...
MoreTeach kids to wash their hands when you wash yours
The ideal time? When preparing food for your child! Getting the family to form healthy habits such as hand washing before eating is vital –...
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