Health
Coronovirus Information
We are following the guidelines from Public Health England and further support and advice can be sought by visiting their website at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
Prescribed medicine can be administered in school if you complete a Parent Consent Form.
In this way, you may not have to keep your child off school for longer than necessary.
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Parental Agreement for School to Administer Prescribed Medicine | [docx 32KB] |
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Useful health advice for parents
If your child is ill, please call the office on the first morning of absence by 9am to let us know the reason for absence. You can also leave a telephone message on 01430 873159 or email the school office at mwis.eastriding.gov.uk. You may find the following information on a whole range of health conditions useful but please speak to a member of staff or your GP if you need any advice about your child's health.
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Absence | [pdf 486KB] |
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Diarrhoea and Vomiting | [pdf 91KB] |
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Ebola | [pdf 96KB] |
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Head Lice | [pdf 417KB] |
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Meningitis Symptoms | [pdf 312KB] |
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MindEd Information | [pdf 683KB] |
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Public Health Summer Update July 2023 | [pdf 704KB] |
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Scarlet Fever - frequently asked questions | [pdf 762KB] |
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Sleep Helpline poster - school | [pdf 2MB] |
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Sun Safety Information Booklet | [pdf 7MB] |
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The Dangers of Button Batteries | [pdf 234KB] |
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Threadworms | [pdf 87KB] |
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Treating Threadworms | [pdf 162KB] |
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Ringworm |
| Ringworm is a common fungal infection. It's not caused by worms. You can usually buy medicine from a pharmacy to treat it. | |
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Chickenpox |
| Chickenpox is a common infection that spreads easily and mostly affects children. It usually gets better on its own after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP, but can be serious in some people. | |
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Slapped Cheek Syndrome |
| Slapped cheek syndrome (also called fifth disease) is common in children and should get better on its own within 3 weeks. It's rarer in adults, but can be more serious. | |
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Headlice |
| Head lice are a normal part of childhood. Despite this, they can be a stressful and frustrating problem for parents to deal with. |