The Health Protection Agency has informed the school that one of our students has tested positive for influenza A type H1N1 (also known as ‘swine flu’).

 

The student concerned is at home and responding extremely well to treatment. 

 

Following a risk assessment carried out by the Health Protection Agency, the local NHS primary care trust and local authority, the school has been advised that no other actions are necessary and the school will remain open as usual.

 

The school is working closely with the Health Protection Agency, NHS colleagues and local authorities to monitor the situation.

 

If you or your child develops symptoms of flu-like illness the advice of the Health Protection Agency is to stay at home and contact your GP or NHS Direct on 0845 4647. Each case will be assessed and, if necessary, testing and treatment will be provided.

 

Student and staff welfare is our primary concern: since this is likely to be an evolving situation, we will keep you informed of any developments in a timely way.

 

 For more information on swine flu call the national information line on 0800 1 513 513. Alternatively, visit the Health Protection Agency website at www.hpa.org.uk.

 

Ms R.D. Evans

Headteacher