01/10/2026
๐ฃ FAO ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS
A POLITE BUT IMPORTANT REQUEST โค๏ธ
Itโs that time of year again, and unfortunately, germs and illnesses are on the rise.
Iโm kindly asking that students DO NOT attend lessons if they, or anyone in their household, are unwell.
I completely appreciate that this is a big ask, and I understand that some may feel it is overly cautious. However, as many of you know, my husband is currently awaiting major transplant surgery, and because his immune system is severely compromised, infections that may seem minor to most people can have very serious consequences for him.
If I were to catch an illness and pass it on to him, it could potentially have a significant impact on his health, the severity being that it could prove fatal! So, while we wait for that all-important call, we are doing everything we can to minimise unnecessary exposure to germs and illness.
PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN HOME IF THEY ARE UNWELL
To avoid any uncertainty, please do not send your child to their lesson if they have any of the following:
* A fever or raised temperature
* A persistent or significant cough
* Vomiting or diarrhoea โ please wait 48 hours after the last episode before returning
* A sore throat accompanied by other signs of illness
* Significant sneezing, runny nose or congestion, particularly if these are new symptoms
* Flu-like symptoms, including aches, chills, fatigue or a high temperature
* A contagious infection or illness
* Any other symptoms that suggest they are becoming unwell
Please also keep your child at home if someone in your household is unwell with a potentially contagious illness, particularly if they are experiencing respiratory symptoms, vomiting or diarrhoea.
I appreciate that some symptoms, such as a mild runny nose, can be caused by allergies or other non-contagious conditions. However, given our circumstances, I need to take a cautious approach and minimise the risk of illness wherever possible.
When in doubt, please keep them at home. I would much rather a child miss one lesson than risk bringing an illness into the studio and potentially passing it on.
If a child arrives at a lesson showing clear signs of illness, I reserve the right to ask their parent/carer to collect them. For children who are old enough to enter lessons independently, I will contact their parent/carer and the lesson will be paused until they can be collected.
I really hope everyone understands that this is not intended to be difficult or unreasonable. It is simply a precaution we need to take during this particularly important time for our family.
Thank you so much for your understanding, consideration and support. Your cooperation really does make a difference.โค๏ธ
