Head Lice

Going back to school inevitably means that your child is at risk of catching head lice. 1 in 8 primary school children have head lice at any one time yet many parents are badly informed about this common pest.
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Going back to school brings on a mix of emotions. While children may feel excited at seeing their friends again, they may also be worried about what’s in store, especially if they are making the transition to “big school”, or facing important exams. These useful tips will help your child and you to prepare for going back to school – whether they’re moving up from nursery, going up a year, or going from primary to secondary school.
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It is difficult to spot head lice with the naked eye, so try vigorous hair brushing over a sheet of white paper, which will dislodge lice and nymphs (immature lice) and indicate the need for action.
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New research reveals that 68 per cent of British families with children of school age have had to deal with a head lice infection, and of these, three-quarters have had to cope with at least one re-infection. One in five families have had ‘nits' up to five times!
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Head lice are tiny (pin-head sized) grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood from the scalp. Their eggs are known as nits and look like tiny white specks. Here are some top facts about them.
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Having headlice doesn’t mean you’re dirty, or that you don’t wash properly. Most people get them at some point, so you’re not alone
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Thu, 11/02/2010 - 9:47am
Parents are facing limited holiday playscheme places this half term due to tighter Government legislation on play workers.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 5:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown.
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Thu, 28/01/2010 - 2:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier.
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