Correspondence
Letter to school leaders on mild illness and school attendance
A letter from the Chief Medical Officer and leading health professionals to schools about mild illness, attendance, and information for parents and carers.
Applies to England
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The Chief Medical Officer and leading health professionals have written to schools to provide a clinical and public health perspective on mild illnesses and school attendance.
They have shared useful information for schools to pass onto parents including when is it appropriate for parents and carers to send their children to school with a mild illness.
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Published 5 September 2023