From time to time children may be infected with head lice.  Young children are most at risk because of the way they interact.  Head lice can be passed from one head to another by close contact.  We recommend that girls with long hair should have their hair tied back for school to avoid this risk.  Hair bands/slides and clips should be of appropriate school colour (navy blue/black).

 

If live head lice are detected on a child’s head by a member of staff, parents will be contacted and asked to ‘treat’ the infestation with the recommended lotion before returning their child to school.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A SECOND TREATMENT IS CARRIED OUT 7 DAYS LATER.

 

Every parent can help to prevent the problem by regularly checking hair using a plastic detector comb (available from any pharmacist).

 

For further information please go to   www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice

Wirral Dyslexia Association - The drop in session for the association is now at the St James Centre, Laird Street, Birkenhead, every Friday between 10am and noon.

Stick ‘n’ Step (mobility support) have moved to :- 3 Croxteth Avenue, Wallasey, CH44 5UL; Telephone: 0151 638 0888

Wirral Parent Partnership service is now being delivered through Wired. Wired is an organization which promotes inclusion through a range of services for children, young people and adults. Their aims and objectives of enabling, advising and supporting parents and carers of children with additional needs continue the good work of WPP. Wired Wirral Parent Partnership Cavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BY; Telephone: 0151 670 1500; Fax: 0151 670 1600; Website: www.wirralparentpartnership.org.uk; Email: contact@wired.me.uk