We have had 2 confirmed cases of Scarlet Fever in school.  Please take a moment to read the information below so you can keep an eye out for this in your own child.

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2015/february/news_items/advice_about_scarlet_fever_as_cases_increase.asp

Scarlet fever used to be a very serious illness, but nowadays most cases tend to be mild.

It can easily be treated with antibiotics. Liquid antibiotics, such as penicillin or amoxicillin, are often used to treat children. These must be taken for 10 days, even though most people recover after four to five days.

It's important to be aware that your child will still be infectious for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun, and therefore they shouldn't attend nursery or school during this period (see below).

Without antibiotic treatment, your child will be infectious for 1-2 weeks after symptoms appear.

(from http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/Pages/Introduction.aspx)