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| Sick children should not in general attend the childminding setting. Although mild snuffles need not necessarily prevent a child from being minded. However an infectious disease, diarrhoeal illness etc. is a reason for a child to stay at home. I would expect parents to make this judgement, however the final decision is at my discretion. Bringing an infectious child into my home places my children, other people�s children and myself at risk. If I am ill, I am unable to care for any children. Parents should be aware that I may, occasionally be unable to care for your child due to illness in myself or my own children, it would therefore be useful to have alternative emergency arrangements in place. I recognize the need to ensure all children are protected against sickness and infectious illnesses whilst in my care and I will ensure that all parents know and accept the procedures below should their child become unwell, sick or infectious. If a child becomes unwell, or I suspect a child is ill or infectious whilst in my care I will; � Contact the parents, or if necessary, the designated emergency contacts, to advise the condition of their child and to arrange immediate collection. I will, if necessary obtain their permission for administration of medicine. � Keep the parents informed of the condition of their child until collection � Advise other parents if necessary A child with an infectious disease will not be able to return to my care until fully recovered. |