Over the last few school days, there was an increase in the number of children wearing face coverings/masks. We appreciate parental choice in this.
If your child is wearing a face covering or mask, please discuss with them how to put on, remove, store and dispose of these. The key points are as follows (these are from government guidance).
• Face coverings should not be shared with others.
• Before putting on or removing the face covering, hands should be cleaned by washing with soap and water or hand sanitiser.
• Make sure the face covering is the right size to cover the nose, mouth and chin. Children should be taught how to wear the face covering properly, including not touching the front and not pulling it under the chin or into their mouth.
• When temporarily storing a face covering (e.g.. during classes), it should be placed in a washable, sealed bag or container. Avoid placing it on surfaces, due to the possibility of contamination.
• Re-usable face coverings should be washed after each day of use in school at 60 degrees centigrade or in boiling water.
• Disposable face coverings must be disposed of safely and hygienically. Children and young people should be encouraged not to litter and to place their face coverings in the general waste bin. They are not considered to be clinical waste in the same way that used PPE may be.
Parents are asked to discuss the above with their child (if opting for face coverings/masks). It is important that your child is aware how to manage wearing a face covering/mask especially for lunch time. The appropriate storage bag/container should be brought from home.
Thank you for your continued support.