Upcoming Events/Dates for your Diary:

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Last Day of Term – Wednesday 15th July – we will only be open until 12 noon this day

Primary School Leavers Fun Morning – Thursday 16th July – this is for those children moving onto primary school in September. More details to follow.

First day of Autumn Term – Thursday 3rd September

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Message from Public Health Service

 

The number of children with measles has increased since the start of the year, with most cases in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under. Measles is a very infectious illness which can make children very unwell and sometimes leads to serious complications. Sadly, two children in England have died from measles in 2026.

In Hertfordshire we have had outbreaks of measles in some of our schools and cases of measles are increasing. I am therefore asking that parents take the following actions:

• Check your child’s red book or the NHS App to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations.

• If your child has missed one or both doses of MMR, please contact your GP practice to arrange an appointment

• You can also contact your local Community & School Aged Immunisation Service who run vaccination sessions for all ages. Details can be found here:

https://www.hct.nhs.uk/service-details/service/hertfordshire-and-east-anglia-community-and -school-age-immunisations-35/

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If your child is ill and you are worried it might be measles, check symptoms of measles here:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles.

If you need help, please phone your GP or 111 and follow their advice.

An alternative vaccine is available for those who want to avoid pork products. You can find out about this when booking an appointment. The MMR vaccination is safe and free in the NHS and highly effective in protecting children from three serious diseases, Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Sarah Perman – Director of Public Health

Hertfordshire County Council

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Online Safety

Many children enjoy playing online games. As children get older, this often involves speaking with others online and with this comes the potential risk of grooming and exploitation. Speaking to your child from a young age about who they are talking to online and helping them recognise when a conversation may be putting them at risk can help to keep them safe from abuse. The NSPCC has published advice on how to start age-appropriate conversations with your child. In a recent survey carried out by Ofcom, it was reported that 6 in 10 children aged 3 -17 (57%) used live streaming platforms to watch online content. The research found that the platforms used most to watch live streams were YouTube and Tik Tok. The NSPCC has published guidance to help parents and carers understand some of the risks associated. Contact NSPCC online for more information.

Childnet also has internet safety resources for parents and carers with key online safety topics, advice and activities to share with your child.

www.childnet.com/paretn-and-carers

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Drinks

At Cornerstones Pre-School, we promote healthy eating which includes drinks. The British Nutrition Foundation states that water and milk are the best drinks for children as they do not contain free sugars. Drinking sugary drinks can lead to tooth decay and weight gain. Water is a good choice throughout the day because it hydrates without providing extra calories or risking harm to teeth. So, please provide only water in a named drinks bottle. Many of the drinks bottles are the same or very similar, so they need to have your child's name on them.​

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Chat Health

Get advice from the health visiting team by texting 07480 635164. Expect a response within 24 hours. For other help visit your GP or dial 111.

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