INFECTIOUS DISEASES LETTER

10 February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

A pupil in our school has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that requires treatment, that will significantly weaken their immune system, making them highly susceptible to infections. As school plays a vital role, we need your support to protect this pupil through this challenging time.

To help protect this pupil, we ask that you notify the office immediately if your child develops chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, whooping cough, and any other contagious or flu-like illnesses. This information is vital for the hospital to provide the necessary medical care and precautions for our pupil undergoing treatment. Additionally, we also urge you to strictly adhere to the 48-hour rule following any episode of sickness or diarrhoea before allowing your child to return to school. This measure is essential to prevent the spread of infections.

If anyone in your household has symptoms of measles, chickenpox, or shingles, it is particularly important to inform the school as soon as possible.

Please be assured that your child is not at any risk from this situation. However, the health and well-being of our pupil who is at risk depends on the cooperation of all parents, and we hope we can count on your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with a member of our staff.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us protect the health and wellbeing of all our pupils.

Kind regards

Pete Wilkes
Headteacher