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Swine Flu Update

SWINE FLU UPDATE 25TH SEPTEMBER 2009

As the number of cases is again on the increase, we will keep this area of the site regularly updated

Q: What do I do if my child has swine flu?

  • follow national guidelines. Telephone 0800 1513100 or 0800 1513513
  • stay away from school until all symptoms have cleared
  • keep siblings away as a precaution

Q: Will the school remain open?

School will follow the DCSF and NHS guidelines. At present this means:

• We will remain open unless staffing reaches unsafe levels

If we do need to close

  • the boarders will be looked after on a staff rota
  • website will be used to keep everyone informed
  • pupils will be able to access some work from the website

Q: What can we do to help?

Encourage heightened awareness of hygiene

  • regular and thorough handwashing
  • careful use and disposal of tissues/handkerchieves

Full and further information, supplied by Darlington Borough Council Policy and Planning Department, is available by clicking here.

In the words of the well-known war slogan


‘KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON’