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Deers & Otters Sport England survey

Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey

Classes Deers and Otters

Sport England are looking to measure engagement in, and attitudes towards, sport and physical activity among children.

Our school has agreed to take part in this research and your child’s class has been selected to take part in the survey. Your child will carry out the survey in school by completing a very simple online questionnaire with their teacher.

In addition to the children taking part in the survey, Sport England would also like parents to complete an online questionnaire about your child. This will supplement the answers your child gives with more detailed information. You can complete the survey at home by clicking on this link. URL: https://ipsos.uk/NONZKCU

We will also get school credits worth £10 to spend on PE equipment for every parent who takes part.

Thank you, Mrs Duffy (PE co-ordinator)

Change to Sports Day dates

There has been a change to the Sports Day dates as printed in the Home School Diary. New dates are as follows:

Reception – Tuesday 2nd July am

Yrs 1 & 2 – Thursday 4th July am

Yrs 3 & 4 – Friday 5th July am

Further details regarding times etc will follow.

Information regarding MMR vaccinations from the NHS

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccinations

An increasing number of measles cases are continuing to be seen across the country. While Worcestershire has one of the best rates for uptake, some children who haven’t had their MMR could be at risk of getting this serious illness.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are given to make sure we have the best protection from measles. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at three years and four months, before starting school. For anybody who did not receive the full vaccination course, your own GP will be able to provide a catch-up MMR vaccination.

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine that protects against three serious illnesses: Measles, Mumps and Rubella. Overall, Worcestershire has an excellent uptake of the MMR vaccine; for 5-year-olds, the county shows as having an uptake of 96.4% (1 dose) and 91.3% (2 doses). The 1 dose figure is joint highest in the West Midlands region and the 2-dose uptake is the outright highest in the region. Having the vaccine protects not only the child but also reduces the spread of the disease. This relies on as many people as possible being vaccinated and is why Public Health experts in the county are keen to continue to encourage all children to be vaccinated.

Measles is a very infectious viral illness that is spread by coughs and sneezes. It usually starts with cold- like symptoms which can include a high temperature, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a cough, sore red eyes and a rash. It spreads very quickly to non-immune children and adults who are unvaccinated or have not previously been infected.

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Public Health are holding pop-up MMR vaccination clinics in these areas. If your child hasn’t had the MMR vaccination just turn up. You can ask for an MMR vaccine which does not contain pork ingredients if you prefer.

Not sure if you or your child have, had it? Just check your red NHS book or ask at your local GP.

The clinics are being hosted in libraries on the following dates:

·         Kidderminster Library – 10th Feb, 9.30am until 4pm

·         Wythall Library – 10th Feb, 9.30am until 4pm

·         Redditch Library – 10th  Feb, 9.30am until 4pm

·         Evesham Library – 17th Feb, 9.30am until 4pm

·         Malvern Library – 17th Feb, 9.30 am until 4pm

·         The Hive – 17th Feb, 9.30 am until 4pm

The pop-up MMR clinic is free, and no appointment is necessary but if you’d prefer an appointment, you can also book ahead by calling 01527 390030.

If anyone has symptoms of measles, please stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice. Do not go to GP surgeries or A & E departments so the illness isn’t spread to others.

For more information on measles and the MMR vaccine please visit: Measles – NHS   (www.nhs.uk)

Measles update

Cases of measles are rising across England. Children who get measles generally have symptoms such as fever, cold-like symptoms, sore/watery eyes, rash & spots in the mouth. However, more serious complications include meningitis and sepsis. Unvaccinated children who have come into close contact with a person with measles may also need to be off school for 21 days. Vaccination is the best  way for your child to build up immunity and to avoid disruption to their education. If you or your child hasn’t been vaccinated, contact your GP for further details about getting the MMR vaccination.

Holiday activities

Please follow the link below for details of holiday activities over the Xmas break.

https://www.haf-it.co.uk/activities