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Section 2Getting ready for a shortterm break contd1417. Four night break:All children are allocated a <strong>pack</strong>age of care which includes a certain number of nights permonth at Hollybank according to their level of need. This is reviewed at each child’sannual short term break review. In exceptional circumstances, there may occasionally bethe opportunity to provide an additional four-night break in a one year period if bedspace is available during the dates requested and a compatible group of children arebooked in at that time. If you need to request this additional support, please contact theUnit Manager to discuss whether this may possible. These extra nights cannot be addedonto a planned stay, as they would impact on availability of short breaks for otherfamilies.
Section 3What to do if mychild falls ill15What to do if my child falls ill before coming to HollybankIf your child is expected at Hollybank but is unable to attend due to ill health, please let usknow and an alternative date will be offered, where possible. The new date will obviouslybe subject to availability but cannot be guaranteed.Please see <strong>information</strong> below from the Health Protection Unit which gives you guidanceon the length of time your child will be required to be away from Hollybank due to theillnesses stated. Further guidance can be sought from your GP if required or you mayrefer to the Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings at theend of this section.Chicken pox—five days from onset of rash or until the last spot hascrusted overConjunctivitis—child does not need to be absent if they have infectiveconjunctivitis, unless there is an outbreak of several casesDiarrhoea and/or vomiting—48 hours from last episode of diarrhea orvomitingFood poisoning—until free of symptoms (diarrhoea and/or vomiting)for 48 hours.Flu—until recoveredImpetigo—until lesions are crusted or healedMeasles—five days from onset of rashMumps—five days from onset of swollen glandsRingworm—child does not need to be absent but you must ensuretreatment has commenced as prescribed by a GPScabies—child can return after first treatment has commencedWhooping Cough—five days from commencing antibiotic treatment(longer if antibiotics not started early)What happens if my child falls ill whilst at HollybankWe will contact you as soon as your child either states they feel unwell or becomes illduring their stay at Hollybank. A decision will be made between you and the Hollybankstaff on the course of action to be taken. If your child requires emergency treatment thiswill be actioned immediately and you will be notified as soon as possible.We hope this is a helpful guide for you but please feel free to discuss your child’sindividual case with the manager in the relevant service.
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