This year, with COVID-19 in circulation, it’s more important than ever that eligible groups are vaccinated to protect them from flu. The flu vaccination is free for a range of people including:
- Those with a long-term health condition
- People living with someone who’s at high risk for coronavirus
- Children aged 2 and 3, pupils in Primary School and in year 7
- Pregnant women
- People aged over 65 – where capacity allows, it will be offered to those over 50 later in the year
- Carers
Visit the NHS website for more information about who should have the flu vaccine.
Don’t put it off. Protect yourself, protect your family and protect those you care for. Speak to your GP or your local pharmacist today.
We know that the last few months have been very difficult for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
We also know that it’s really important for children’s wellbeing and education that they now go back to school. Having said that, returning to school full time will be a big change and some children will find it hard to adjust at first.
We’ve been working closely with schools to ensure that learning environments are safe. Each school has developed its own plans, they will all differ slightly but may include measures such as grouping children and staff in ‘bubbles’, staggered start and finish times and social distancing where possible.
We’ve also been providing guidance on how to support children to get back on track with their learning and schools are well prepared to assess any gaps in children’s learning and adapt the curriculum to ensure that they can catch up.
If you have any concerns about how your child will be helped, please contact your school. You may also find this leaflet helpful, ‘Returning to school after a period of absence’.
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, the school should now be delivering the provision in the plan. We’ve also produced some wellbeing guidance for parents with children returning to school..
The Leader of the Council and Chief Executive continue to publish a weekly blog on key activities here at West Berkshire Council.
In this week's Weeknote, Lynne and Nick reflect on the work done to prepare for children to return to school, our ongoing support for the local economy and the importance of continuing social distancing.
You can read the latest Weeknote here.
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