The illness is spreading across nurseries in the north west of England Preschools and nurseries in the UK are being alerted to a rising number of...
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Why there has never been a more important time to teach handwashing in schools
40% of children do not wash with soap says report Effective hand hygiene and the need for it has very much been a focus of attention across the...
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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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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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Preschool facilities replacing soap and water with gels have put hundreds of children at risk The practice of going down the...
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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...
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Lack of running water preventing essential handwashing A parent has voiced a widely held concern that temporary classrooms do not contain proper...
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Centres in most Australian states “plagued” by outbreaks Hand washing and social distancing have been very important activities during...
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Care during coronavirus pandemic acknowledged The teaching of proper handwashing techniques is the most important thing that can be taught to...
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Further support for the Outdoor Play and Learning Coalition Position Statement As many local authorities in Scotland actively look to increase...
MoreGet the kids involved in Global Handwashing Day with these free teaching resources
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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...
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