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Morning. The preschool is slightly flooded outside in the playground but no damage and we have electricity. We are open as normal however if you don't want to bring your child in due to the predicted storm that is fine - please just let us know. All staff apart from 1 can get in safely.
We will be staying in a lot today due to the amount of trees and we are monitoring to keep everyone safe. Please note we will not take any unnecessary risks to go outside - the children's safety comes first every time.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-leaflets-and-posters
Please see guidance on how to keep children safe on line. It is really important we keep children safe on line.
Ashurst Pre-School, Foxhills, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7ED
Telephone 023 80 292791
email: ashurstpreschool@tiscali.co.uk
Charity No. 1023063
Ashurst Pre-school are looking to recruit a part time qualified practitioner to join our hardworking team starting in September 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional care and educational support to children of pre-school age. The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, caring, enthusiastic, hard-working and have a drive to provide the best possible care to the children and families we serve. Applicants would need a minimum level 3 childcare qualification and experience working in an early year’s educational setting. First aid and safeguarding are preferable but training will be available.
This post is for approximately 20 hours per week plus staff meetings, parent’s evenings and any other additional pre-school functions. The rate of pay will start from £10.95 depending on experience and having a relevant qualification. The post is for Hampshire term time only. We follow strict safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced D.B.S check and references will be required during the interview process. NB: this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for the post please telephone the pre-school on 023 80292791 or email ashurstpreschool@tiscali.co.uk to request an application form, person specification and job description. Closing date for applications will Friday 23rd June 2023.
Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 28th June 2023.
School Readiness : Hampshire Healthy Families
Please find some useful information on school readiness and other support.
Dear Parents and Carers, ‘Strep A’ infections You may be aware of news in the media regarding group A streptococcus (GAS) bacterial infections, ‘Strep A’, among children. There is a higher number of these infections than is normally seen at this time of year. We are sending out this communication to provide further information on this national situation and guidance on the actions you can take to help reduce the spread of this infection. Group A streptococcus is a bacterium that can be found in the throat and on the skin and survives for long enough to allow easy spread between people through sneezing and skin contact. People who are currently carrying the bacteria may have symptoms of illness or they may have no symptoms and feel fine. In both cases, these bacteria can be passed on to others. What to look out for Most GAS illnesses are relatively mild, with symptoms including a sore throat ("strep throat"), scarlet fever or a skin infection, such as impetigo. The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine red rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. On more darkly-pigmented skin, the scarlet rash may be harder to spot, but it will still feel like 'sandpaper'. The face can be flushed red but pale around the mouth. Although scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the spread to others. Though uncommon, GAS can cause other severe and sometimes life-threatening diseases, including invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infection. This can occur if the bacteria get into parts of the body where bacteria are not usually found. As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement: What to do Contact NHS 111 or your GP if: • your child is getting worse • your child is feeding or eating much less than normal • your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration • your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher • your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty • your child is very tired or irritable Call 999 or go to A&E if: • your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs • there are pauses when your child breathes • your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue • your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake Further information on GAS infections is provided in the following blog that is being updated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the lead agency responding to this national situation: Group A Strep - What you need to know - UK Health Security Agency (blog.gov.uk). We urge all parents and carers to: • remind children of the importance of good respiratory and hand hygiene – by this we mean teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, and how to use a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, disposing of the tissue after use, and washing hands thereafter • keep children off school should they feel unwell • ensure that any child diagnosed with a GAS infection stays off school for the recommended period after starting antibiotics, that is, at least 24hrs after starting antibiotics for strep throat or 48hrs for impetigo, and is well enough to attend an early years or school setting thereafter • remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of GAS infection and any deterioration in your child's condition, seeking early medical help as necessary • ensure your child is up to date with their immunisations, especially the seasonal flu vaccine as we know that flu can predispose children to more severe illness with GAS. The higher number of GAS infections is country-wide. Nevertheless, instances of iGAS are uncommon and most infections can be managed with antibiotics. Please be assured that we continue to liaise with the Council’s Public Health team and will provide any further important updates to parents and carers as these become available. Should we suspect an outbreak of GAS infection in our setting, we will follow national guidance and work with the UKHSA health protection team to manage the situation. Where necessary, we will provide information to carers and parents to advise on any specific actions to take around any outbreaks. Thank you for your continued support in this matter
Please see advice on this as this has increased over the last few weeks. It is normally a mild illness but please be vigilant if your child becomes unwell.
www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-update-on-scarlet-fever-and-invasive-group-a-strep