Coronavirus Update
The following information was sent to parents on Friday 20 March:
We will remain open at our nursery setting 21 Tudor Close, BN3 7NR until we are forced to close by the Government/Ofsted. Our reasons for this is as follows:
If a child or member of staff has a temperature or continual cough, they and their household members should self-isolate for 14 days.
If a child or member of staff is confirmed as having coronavirus, we will take the steps required as directed by Public Health England. This may mean a deep clean and closure for a period of time.
Fees will be payable until the end of March for all families. As we are now open only to children of key workers all other children's contracts can be suspended and fees will not be payable until the restrictions are lifted. If you are a key worker and your child is attending Fizzy Fish then normal fees apply.
It is in all of our interests that we maintain a virus free environment for as long as possible. Please help us do this by the following government guidelines.
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home if you or someone in your household has either:
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.
How long to stay at home
If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible.
Use the NHS 111 online Coronavirus service if:
How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (social distancing)
Everyone should do what they can to stop coronavirus spreading. It is particularly important for people who:
We will remain open at our nursery setting 21 Tudor Close, BN3 7NR until we are forced to close by the Government/Ofsted. Our reasons for this is as follows:
- To provide childcare for those parents who provide services for the public (known as key workers). These services include the police, fire service, health and care workers, workers in education and those people who work in shops and for delivery companies.
- Protecting some income for some of our staff. Following the announcement yesterday about support from the Government we are looking into how we can ensure our staff get as much of their salary as possible during this crisis.
If a child or member of staff has a temperature or continual cough, they and their household members should self-isolate for 14 days.
If a child or member of staff is confirmed as having coronavirus, we will take the steps required as directed by Public Health England. This may mean a deep clean and closure for a period of time.
Fees will be payable until the end of March for all families. As we are now open only to children of key workers all other children's contracts can be suspended and fees will not be payable until the restrictions are lifted. If you are a key worker and your child is attending Fizzy Fish then normal fees apply.
It is in all of our interests that we maintain a virus free environment for as long as possible. Please help us do this by the following government guidelines.
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home if you or someone in your household has either:
- a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- a new, continual cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.
How long to stay at home
- if you have symptoms, stay at home for 14 days
- if you live with other people, they should stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person got symptoms.
If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible.
Use the NHS 111 online Coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days.
How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (social distancing)
Everyone should do what they can to stop coronavirus spreading. It is particularly important for people who:
- are 70 or over
- have a long-term condition
- are pregnant
- have a weakened immune system.
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- always wash your hands when you get home or into work
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
- avoid close contact with people who have symptoms of coronavirus
- only travel on public transport if you need to
- work from home, if you can
- avoid social activities, such as going to pubs, restaurants, theatres and cinemas
- avoid events with large groups of people
- use phone, online services or apps to contact your GP surgery or other NHS services.
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- do not have visitors to your home, including friends and family.
