Head Lice

Head lice are something no child, parent, or member of staff ever really wants to think about.

We kindly ask all parents to check their child’s hair regularly for head lice. The only effective way to prevent them from spreading in school is for every family to take shared responsibility and carry out routine checks at home.

Please don’t assume your child is unaffected — even if you’ve never encountered head lice before, it’s still important to look. No one is completely immune.

For advice and guidance, please refer to the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/

Last update: March 2026