Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
‘An excellent, happy school, where we enjoy learning’
Strep A Guidance
08.12.2022
Please be advised that we have confirmed cases of Strep A in school which have been reported to the Department for Education.
We have received the following information from them to pass on to the whole school community.
Strep A
Following a number of confirmed cases of Strep A across several schools in the country, please see the below guidance for parents regarding what symptoms to look out for.
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/05/group-a-strep-what-you-need-to-know/
| Group A Strep - What you need to know - UK Health Security Agency Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk |
To ensure the Health & Safety of everybody, any confirmed cases should be notified to the school immediately; there are certain procedures in place that schools must follow in this instance, so prompt notification is essential.