Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead Network Meetings

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19 October 2023 - 6:30-7:30pm

These Network meetings are relevant for all schools with EYFS, it would be lovely to see you there.

Looking after children and those in Early Years settings before and during cold weather

The weather is certainly getting colder, and this weather pattern is likely to continue for the next couple of months and into the new year.

To help providers in providing care for young children in periods of cold weather, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with engagement from the Department for Education (DfE) has produced guidance for those who work in or manage schools or early years settings.

This guidance offers advice on looking after children attending these settings during cold weather.

The guidance outlines:

- Health risks to children and young people from adverse cold weather

- Actions to take before and during adverse cold weather in relation to:

• Building and premises
• Children
• Staff

- Further information and resources

Click here to read a copy of this Guidance.

Measles guidance

Measles cases are rising across the country, with over 102,000 children starting primary school in England being at risk of catching the disease. We are asking you to share key messages from the NHS about measles / MMR and how to get vaccinated.

The Back to school MMR Guidance from the NHS includes information to share, as well as example social media posts which can be found here: NHS Vaccine Poster and NHS MMR Poster.

Measles is highly infectious and if left unvaccinated nine out of ten children in an early year's setting can catch the disease if just one child is infectious. Please share these resources with colleagues, parents, and where suitable, community organisations to increase awareness and encourage parents to get their children vaccinated.