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• DfE Guidance on what to look for with Strep A and/or Scarlet Fever

  Thu 08 Dec 2022

  What are the symptoms of Strep A/scarlet fever?

  Strep A infections can cause a range of symptoms that parents should be aware of, including:

  Sore throat Headache Fever A fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel On darker skin the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel

  If a child becomes unwell with these symptoms, please advise parents to contact their GP practice or contact NHS 111 (which operates a 24/7 service) to seek advice.

  If a child has scarlet fever, advise they stay at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

  Encourage parents to trust their own judgement and if their child seems seriously unwell call 999 or go to A&E if:

  a child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs there are pauses when a child breathes a child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue a child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake.

• Strep A & Scarlet Fever Information

  Wed 07 Dec 2022

  We have seen an increase in the number of coughs and colds over recent weeks. We know, at this time of year, lots of children get a cough or a cold. In addition, nationally there has been an increase in the number of Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases and there is much talk in the media about it. Please try not to worry, as upsetting as the serious cases are, they are few and far between. The government has updated some information that parents may find helpful in explaining what to look for. Please click here for more information.

   

  In the meantime, we can all do our bit to protect ourselves and each other, good hand washing, blowing our noses into a tissue and putting the tissue in the bin or coughing into our arm to protect germs from spreading.

   

  At Cape we have continued the enhanced cleaning through the day and have hand sanitiser available for the children and adults. We will regularly remind children about good hand hygiene and the rule 'catch it, bin it, kill it' when it comes to sneezes.

   

  Finally, remember, coming to school every day is really important. We must make sure every child is given the best opportunity to learn. Please make sure your child is in school every day unless advised otherwise by a GP.