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Dear Childminder                                                           30 June 2006

Possible outbreak of E.Coli at Hayes Primary School

Ofsted require childminders to inform them of any significant event, this includes food poisoning. Therefore as a precaution I would recommend that if you, any member of your family or a minded child has had contact with Hayes Primary School, you contact Ofsted on the helpline number 0845 601 4771 and ask them to record your call on file.

You should inform all parents of minded children of the suspected outbreak and provide them with information on the symptoms. An additional Fact Sheet has been enclosed and further copies can be obtained from the Bromley Childminding Association website www.bromleycma.org.uk or from the Early Years and Childcare Centre, 2 Westmoreland Road.

I would also recommend that you ask parents to sign a declaration stating that they have received details of the suspected outbreak, signs and symptoms, and advice on how to prevent the spread of the bacteria. I would also include that they give permission for their child to continue in your care and will alert you immediately if their own child shows any symptoms. A sample declaration is enclosed which you may use or adapt as necessary.  [keep this declaration in your files]  Additional copies can be downloaded from the BCMA website.

Yours sincerely


Liz Hodgman
Childminding Development Co-ordinator

Download Sample declaration this form does NOT need to be returned, but should be retained by the Childminder