Oldham Special School Nursing Team

20/04/2025

The special school nursing team would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter 🐣

We hope you enjoy celebrating with your families

07/04/2025

A reminder Easter Holiday sessions on offer for our pupils and their families

Contact the team on 0161 503 1543 or activities@point-send.co.uk for more information

31/03/2025

Happy Eid al-Fitr to our pupils and their families & colleagues at each of our special schools

May you enjoy memorable festivities with your family and friends on the occasion of Eid.

From The Special School Nursing Team

26/03/2025

We are inviting our parents and carers to complete a feedback survey to enable us to provide the very best care to our pupils and their families.

If we have contacted you recently to complete a school health assessment ; visited / supported you at school for help advice or treatment for your child then please scan the QR code below or click the following link to evaluate your experience with our service.

www.connection.solutions.iqvia.com/OCQ/u/NCA167256

Thank you in advance
The Special school nursing team.

06/03/2025

We have received a number of enquiries recently on Headlice.

🪳Head lice can be difficult to spot.
Anyone can catch them but pre-school children, primary school children and their families are most at risk.

🪳How do you spot and treat head lice?

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair and are especially common among young children. They spread through direct head-to-head contact and are not a sign of poor hygiene.

🪳Signs your child may have head lice:

Itching: Persistent scratching, particularly around the back of the neck or behind the ears.

Tickling sensation: A feeling of something moving in the hair.

Visible Lice or Nits: Small white or brown eggs (nits) attached to the hair near the scalp, especially near the nape of the neck; live lice may also be visible.

🪳What you can do:

Use a special fine-toothed comb (available at pharmacies) on wet, conditioned hair to check for live lice.

Comb wet hair with conditioner using the fine-toothed comb every few days for two weeks to remove lice and nits.


🪳Preventing spread:

Check and, if necessary, treat all household members.

There's no need to keep your child off school or nursery once treatment has started.


🪳Treatment if required:

✖️Treat head lice without seeing a GP.
Speak to a pharmacist https://orlo.uk/find_pharmacy_FXtr3

✖️Click the link for more advice
https://orlo.uk/nhs_head_lice_1XMg3

04/03/2025

We recently visited Hollinwood Academy and Newbridge school to complete our School leavers booster immunisation for our year 9 pupils

Could we please ask our pupils /parents & carers /class team to complete a short questionnaire to help improve our service and future vaccination sessions .

This can be completed by clicking the following link - or scanning the QR code

https://forms.office.com/e/mJqPDjavk6

Many Thanks the School nursing team

01/03/2025

Cases of measles are on the rise in the Greater Manchester area.

🦠 Measles

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

Check if you or your child has measles

Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. Some people may also get small spots in their mouth.

The first symptoms of measles include:

a high temperature
a runny or blocked nose
sneezing
a cough
red, sore, watery eyes
Spots in the mouth

Further details can be found by clicking the following link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

27/02/2025

SEND Brew Mates for Dads, Grandads, Uncles

A Drop-In Session on Wednesday, 5th March.
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a friendly chat and advice in a welcoming space.

Further details can be found on the poster.

Date: Wednesday, 5th March
POINT Offices,
451 Middleton Road,
Chadderton.
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

26/02/2025

We have commenced our school leavers vaccinations for our year 9 pupils at our Hollinwood and New Bridge school here are some side effects / aftercare tips :

The vaccinations may cause some minor and temporary side effects in some patients immediately after the injection.💉These include -

Redness, swelling, or bruising at the site of the injection
Headache
Fever
Dizziness
Nausea
Mild pain in the arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes
Mild muscle and joint pain

The most common side effect is a sore arm – the area around the site of the injection may turn red and feel sore after your child’s vaccination, which can last for up to 2 days. The best thing to do to treat a sore arm is to keep using your arm and try to ignore the pain, as increasing circulation to the area can help you recover more quickly. You can also take over the counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, or apply a cold compress to the area to reduce the soreness. If the pain lasts for more than 2 days, you should consult with your GP.

Your child may also develop a mild fever – some people develop a fever shortly after being vaccinated, as your body starts to produce antibodies to protect you from infection. The best thing to do to manage a fever is to keep yourself cool, make sure you drink plenty of fluids, and try to get some rest so your body has time to recover. You should get in contact with your GP if your fever lasts for more than 3 days.

Many thanks The special school nursing team

26/02/2025

We visited Hollinwood Academy to commence our School leavers booster immunisations.

Could we please ask our pupils /parents & carers /class team to complete a short questionnaire to help improve our service and future vaccination sessions .

This can be completed by clicking the following link - or scanning the QR code

https://forms.office.com/e/mJqPDjavk6

Many Thanks the School nursing team

20/02/2025

For Parents and carers -

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness but can be serious if left untreated. It's highly contagious and mostly affects young children. 🧒

If you think you or your child have symptoms, contact your GP practice online or over the phone. 📱
More info 👉 https://nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

19/02/2025

Va**ng-

One out of five 11- to 17-year-olds in the UK has tried va**ng

Our parents and carers might find this guide useful in helping children to understand the potential risks 💨

We also have many other useful advice and information available to our pupils -

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/help-others-quit/young-people-and-va**ng/

https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/feelings-behaviour/safety-wellbeing/im-worried-about-my-child-va**ng/

https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/vapes

18/02/2025

Some very handy resources provided below from the ERIC UK team

The school nursing team have some healthy tips to help keep your child’s bladders and bowels healthy -

💦 Drink water. Our bodies are designed to run on water and this is the perfect fluid to stay hydrated. Your child should drink 6-8 glasses of water per day (this can be flavoured if necessary but choose sugar-free options). This will help their bladder and bowel stay healthy.

🛌Avoid drinking in the 60 minutes before bedtime and remind your child to have a wee before getting in to bed.Avoid fizzy or caffeinated drinks as these can irritate the bladder.

🏃‍♀️ Stay active. Being busy and getting lots of exercise helps poo to move through the bowel as it should.

🍎Eat your 5-a day. By eating at least five pieces of fruit or vegetables each day this will give your child lots of fibre and help them poo regularly 🥦

🚽 Good toilet habits. Encourage your child to go to the toilet regularly (every 3-4 hours) and not to rush. Use the toilet in a comfortable position, sometimes a small step might be needed.

🧽🫧Keeping clean. Make sure to wash hands after using the toilet and remind girls to wipe from front to back.

Help your child with hygiene if they need it.
Be positive. If accidents happen, or if you or your child are worried about their poo or wee, give reassurance, let them know it’s ok to talk about this with you, speak to them openly and seek advice.

17/02/2025

We have recently sent out E consent forms for the final vaccinations for all pupils in year 9

Every parent/carer is required to complete the form to accept or to decline the vaccination

We have included a vaccination schedule for our parents as a reference.

Please follow the advice and guidance previously sent by our team to complete the form

Please contact us if you have any queries or require further advice / support

Many thanks The special school nursing team

13/02/2025

Please find below details of some activities available to our pupils Mahdlo Youth Zone during the school holidays

Many thanks The Special school nursing team

Mahdlo Youth Zone opens up during the day for every half term and school holiday, full of exciting activities in Holiday Zone! We have loads of activities planned for members aged 8 and up.

12/02/2025

The fabulous POINT Activities team have launched their spring activities which some of our pupils may wish to take part in.

All sessions are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Promoting inclusivity, creativity and fun whilst giving our children and young people the opportunity to make new friends.

For more information about the activities on offer and how to book, you can contact their team on 0161 503 1543 or activities@point-send.co.uk

12/02/2025

‼️Attention to all year 9 Parents at Hollinwood Academy and Newbridge school ‼️

We would like to invite all pupils in year 9 for their vaccinations from 26.02.25- 04.03.25

We require a consent / refusal for every pupil to complete the form please -

1. Click on the following link: www.ncaimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/DTP

2. Enter and confirm your preferred email address – you will receive a confirmation email following submission of the consent form.

3. Enter your school code:

NCA138697- New bridge school

NCA140388 -Hollinwood Academy

4. Complete and submit the consent form, indicating your choice of consent – Please ensure you provide the child’s registered address and GP

5. If you are unable to complete the online consent form, please contact your local immunisation team on 07927 678640.

The deadline for the consents for the vaccinations is 21.02.25

Further information regarding the vaccinations can be found by accessing the link in the comments.