Closed petition Much needed change to the rules in school with regards to Head Lice and Nits.

Closed on 30 March 2015

There needs to be a change in the rules with regards to Head Lice in school children in the whole of the UK.

As it stands, staff aren't permitted to point out, even to the child's parent, who it is in the class and a short letter is just handed out.
Why can't a child's parent be contacted and asked to collect said child, and this child then be kept off school until they have been deemed clear by a member of staff to return.

AS THEY DO IN SOME SCHOOLS IN THE U.S!!

If a child vomits in school, they're sent home immediately. Head Lice are just as infectious and cause just as much distress to our children. This can be done discreetly, nobody has to know.

It is not a violation of anybody's human rights, if anything it would protect the children of us who are diligent and care, and subsequently spending £££s to treat our children to no avail!