Log in Home Page Pupil Illness Absence Home Parents Pupil Illness Absence If your children is absent from school due to illness or other factors please phone the school office on 02920 754633 and let Mrs Reid or Mrs Ridgway know. If you are unable to phone or have trouble getting through then you could email us on: tonyrywenprm@cardiff.gov.uk The table below lists some of the more common illnesses and infectious diseases that your child might develop. It gives guidance on the appropriate absence periods to help prevent others from becoming infected. Illness Absence Any child who is acutely unwell should be kept away from school until they are well enough to benefit and participate. In addition, even if they appear well, it is necessary to keep children who have certain infectious diseases away from school for an appropriate period to prevent others from becoming infected. The table below provides guidance on appropriate absence periods for some common infections. Disease Absence Period Chickenpox Until all spots have crusted over. Conjunctivitis None. Let school know. Diarrhoea and vomiting Until 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting Flu Until recovered Glandular fever None. Let school know. Hand, foot and mouth disease None. Let school know. Hepatitis A Young children – 7 days after onset of jaundice. There is no need for older children with good hygiene to be absent provided they are well enough to attend school Impetigo Until lesions are crusted or healed or 48 hours after starting to take antibiotics. Measles For 4 days after rash appears Mumps For 5 days after onset of swollen glands Pertussis (whooping cough) For 2 days after commencing antibiotics Ringworm Until treatment is started Rubella (German measles) For 4 days after the onset of the rash Scabies Until after first treatment Scarlet fever 24 hours after commencing antibiotics Threadworms None. Let school know. Tuberculosis CCDC will advise on necessary action When to stay off school Do I need to keep my child off school.pdf Do I need to keep my child off school_Arabic.pdf Guidance_on_infection_control_in schools_poster.pdf Home About Us Children Parents Community Sitemap Policies All website content copyright © Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Website design by PrimarySite Cookies Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips. Our cookies ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please make your choice! Reject all Accept all I need more information