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  • Happy, Safe Halloween & Bonfire Night – Reminder from West Midlands Police

    Published 19/10/22
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  • Weekly Bulletin: 3 October 2022 - 7 October 2022

    Published 07/10/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • Worrying about money?

    Published 05/10/22
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  • Support with the Cost of Living

    Published 05/10/22
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  • Weekly Bulletin: 26 September 2022-30 September 2022

    Published 30/09/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • Energy Advice Workshop - Preparing for Winter

    Published 29/09/22

     

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 19 September 2022 - 23 September 2022

    Published 23/09/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 19 September 2022 - 23 September 2022

    Published 23/09/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 12 September 2022 - 16 September 2022

    Published 16/09/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • Weekly Bulletin: 5 September 2022 - 9 September 2022

    Published 09/09/22

    A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:

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  • School Attendance – a very important message for all parents/carers

    Published 08/09/22

    This is an important update about school attendance for the 2022/23 academic year. Please read the linked letter:

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  • National Heatwave Emergency – Keeping Children Safe

    Published 26/07/22

    For the first time temperatures of 40°C have been forecast in the UK today and tomorrow.

     

    Exceptional heat is already affecting a large part of England including Birmingham and the West Midlands and this can particularly affect children, especially babies and infants under 4yrs old and children with long term health conditions like diabetes as well as children with special needs. 

     

    We want to help keep your children safe and well during this extreme weather.

     

    Children cannot control their body temperature as well as adults during hot weather and so can be at risk of ill-health from heat. Heat-related illness can range from mild heat stress to heatstroke.

     

    Teachers, assistants, and all staff will be looking out for signs of heat stress when your child is at school or nursery, and you can look out for these signs too at home.

     

    Children suffering from heat stress may behave out of character or show signs of discomfort and irritability, so be aware of any changes.

     

    The main risk from heat is dehydration (not having enough water in the body) so make sure your child is drinking plenty of water. They will need more than normal in these high temperatures.

     

    Children should not take part in vigorous physical activity on very hot days.

     

    Children should wear loose, light-coloured clothing to help keep cool and sunhats with wide brims.

     

    High factor sunscreen should be used to protect skin and try to avoid playing out in the sun.

     

    A few tips that can help keep your children cool:

     

    • Quarter fill drinks bottles with water, freeze then top up with cold water for a nice icy drink.
    • Eat lots of salad and fruit as it has a high water content to keep them hydrated.
    • Put baby wipes or damp flannels in the fridge & use them to cool little ones down.
    • Fill a tray with cool water for children to put their feet in.
    • Have a cool bath or shower, but avoid freezing cold ones as can be a big shock!
    • Make ice lollies by freezing sugar-free diluted squash or fruit juice

     

    If you or your child take regular medication please check the label as some medicines will need to be kept cool in this extreme heat.

     

    We all have a part to play in keeping our children safe in these extreme temperatures.

     

    Kind regards

    Dr Justin Varney

    Director of Public Health

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