We have just had confirmation from DfE that any children with an underlying medical condition should be exercising social distancing and therefore not be in school.

·         The underlying medical conditions are as stated for adults under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds):

·         chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis

·         chronic heart disease, such as heart failure

·         chronic kidney disease

·         chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis

·         chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy

·         diabetes

·         problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed

·         a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy

·         being seriously overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above) 99^th centile for children