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Teachers! Please advise

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EnglishBluebell · 10/05/2024 08:10

DD is in year 4 and I'm really concerned about her attendance as a result of her sickness. Every day she's had off so far this year (bar one day for a hospital appointment we had to travel to) has been due to her being sick, often at school but otherwise at home, meaning she of course cannot return for 48 hours. Yes I know it happens to all kids but it seems to be happening to mine, more than normal. I've mentioned this to her GP but she doesn't seem concerned at all. The word 'viral' was mentioned and I was told it's just because she's 9....
Anyway she was sick last Thursday at school, meaning she had to have Friday off as well and this morning, says she is feeling unwell 🤦🏻‍♀️
I've attached her attendance percentages. I can’t keep her off again, can I??

Teachers! Please advise
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Quitelikeacatslife · 10/05/2024 08:14

There have been instances at our school where if a doctor says that she may be sick but not a bug (like reflux ) then 48 hr rule might not apply. But it's rare as need to keep that rule enforced for the whole school population. Talk to head or deputy, whoever is in charge of attendance. I'd have thought you'd have had letter/meeting already with 81%

sashh · 10/05/2024 08:15

Does she drink milk OP?

I'm lactose intolerant and I started feeling ill and sick (I didn't actually vomit) at about that age.

Sorry I can't help any more than that.

Octavia64 · 10/05/2024 08:16

This is a really tricky situation.

From a doctors point of view, some children rarely catch any illnesses (or possibly are better at fighting them off) while others seem to go down with everything. The NHS isn't going to investigate because unless it's recurring tonsillitis or similar there is nothing they can do.

(Even then when there is something they can do they are often reluctant to operate/do it).

But if you have the child who gets everything it's really hard - they have time off school, you have time off work.

About the only thing you can do if it is vomiting is try to work out if it is an intolerance - does your child vomit after eating gluten or citrus or cheese for example?

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EnglishBluebell · 10/05/2024 08:20

sashh · 10/05/2024 08:15

Does she drink milk OP?

I'm lactose intolerant and I started feeling ill and sick (I didn't actually vomit) at about that age.

Sorry I can't help any more than that.

No she only drinks water (by choice)

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EnglishBluebell · 10/05/2024 08:24

Octavia64 · 10/05/2024 08:16

This is a really tricky situation.

From a doctors point of view, some children rarely catch any illnesses (or possibly are better at fighting them off) while others seem to go down with everything. The NHS isn't going to investigate because unless it's recurring tonsillitis or similar there is nothing they can do.

(Even then when there is something they can do they are often reluctant to operate/do it).

But if you have the child who gets everything it's really hard - they have time off school, you have time off work.

About the only thing you can do if it is vomiting is try to work out if it is an intolerance - does your child vomit after eating gluten or citrus or cheese for example?

Of those, it's only cheese she eats.
Ever since she was a toddler she's had random instances of throwing up and then being absolutely fine again and staying fine, it's bizarre. It does seem to have ramped up lately though. I'll take her back if it doesn't improve.
Thank you for taking the time to respond

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