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SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 08:24 AM
Oh dear, I'm feeling really guilty now.:(

Child has turned up today with headlice still. I've text mum and tried ringing (no answer) to imform her. I've been up to school and double checked their policy at the office, and now I've kept the child off school.........:eek:

Going to give it 30 minutes more and if no answer from mum I'll start working my way through the emergency contact list. child was a bit upset I wouldn't let her go to school, but now home she is happily playing with her brother and my DS (her hair is in a tight bun!).:rolleyes:

angeldelight
21-05-2008, 08:30 AM
Why feel guilty ?

You have done everything right and you had already told this parent

Let us know what she says

Good luck

Angel xx

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 08:33 AM
I feel guilty because I wasn't sure if I should have been the one to decide that she shouldn't go to school.

It's the first time I've had to deal with anything like this. I tend to over panic!:panic:

angeldelight
21-05-2008, 08:33 AM
Just out of interest what was the school policy ?

xx

mum22
21-05-2008, 08:34 AM
Dont feel guilty - you are abiding by the school policy - not like they did not have any prior warning - hope you contact them soon.

x helen

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 08:46 AM
The school policy is that children with live headlice should not attend until they have been treated and there is no live lice left.

angeldelight
21-05-2008, 08:49 AM
Well then you are doing everything right here

Hope you manage to contact someone soon

xxxx

Blaze
21-05-2008, 09:05 AM
Well then you are doing everything right here

Hope you manage to contact someone soon

xxxx

I agree...let us know who you get through to!:rolleyes:

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 09:09 AM
:angry: Got through to no one as of yet, can't even get the school to answer. I'm wondering if there is a problem with my phone!

miffy
21-05-2008, 10:12 AM
That's annoying - could you use your mobile if you think your landline's playing up?

Hope you get sorted soon

miffy xx

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 10:15 AM
Well mum will get here when she can! Don't you just love them!

Tatia
21-05-2008, 10:18 AM
Well, hopefully it will be lesson learned on her part. After all, she knew about the head lice and didn't treat it. If she's worried about money, tell her to go to the chemist for a free RX.

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 10:20 AM
Whats an RX........sorry if I'm being dim!

Tatia
21-05-2008, 01:36 PM
Sorry! It's shorthand for prescription (at least in The States - do you guys use a different one?). What time did Mum pick up the lg?

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 03:05 PM
Well mindee was collected at 2.30pm...........poor little thing kept asking where her mum was. :mad:

mum22
21-05-2008, 03:09 PM
Just interested to know the mums reaction....

x helen

SimplyLucy
21-05-2008, 03:11 PM
:rolleyes: She wasn't bothered, just said "oh what an exciting evening I have ahead of me!"

mum22
21-05-2008, 03:14 PM
no wonder you couldnt contact her - she was prob expecting and avoiding your call - poor child eh.

x helen

angeldelight
22-05-2008, 07:41 AM
Did she get rid of them Lucy any more news ?

Angel xx

SimplyLucy
22-05-2008, 10:00 AM
Apparently all 3 were treated............I didn't dare look this morning, just a quick brush and tied it up!

miffy
22-05-2008, 05:25 PM
Glad you got it sorted

miffy xx

cloud9
22-05-2008, 05:28 PM
Well mindee was collected at 2.30pm...........poor little thing kept asking where her mum was. :mad:

I hope you told her mum she is meant to be available at all times. What if it was an emergency!

carlen222
25-01-2010, 09:28 PM
The school policy is that children with live headlice should not attend until they have been treated and there is no live lice left.

does anyone have a head lice policy for their setting that theyd be willing to share?? lesley xx

miffy
25-01-2010, 09:33 PM
does anyone have a head lice policy for their setting that theyd be willing to share?? lesley xx

No, but there's some useful information here

http://www.silkysteps.com/family.cfm/auid/35/Omni-Orangutan/All-Omnis-Activity-Packs/Head-lice-Activity-pack

Miffy xx

carlen222
25-01-2010, 11:38 PM
an activity pack on headlice WOW they think on everything dont they lol!!! cheers for that, ive tried to make up one of my own, i know your not meant to exclude but i just feel i couldnt give 100% care to a child if they had livestock, and i wouldnt want them to feel left out or anything as i just couldnt cuddle etc xx

miffy
26-01-2010, 07:39 AM
an activity pack on headlice WOW they think on everything dont they lol!!! cheers for that, ive tried to make up one of my own, i know your not meant to exclude but i just feel i couldnt give 100% care to a child if they had livestock, and i wouldnt want them to feel left out or anything as i just couldnt cuddle etc xx

Personally I think you've every right to exclude until they have been treated.

Miffy xx