Immunisation Policy

At Pepperberry Day Nurseries we expect and promote that children are vaccinated in accordance with the government’s health policy and their age. 

We ask that parents inform us if their children are not vaccinated so that we can manage any risks to their own child or other children, staff, and parents in the best way possible. The Nursery Manager must be aware of any children within the nursery who are not vaccinated in accordance with their age.

We make all parents aware that some children in the nursery may not be vaccinated, due to their age, medical reasons, or parental choice. 

At Pepperberry Day Nurseries we do not discriminate against children who have not received their immunisations and will not disclose individual details to other parents. However, we will share the risks of infection if children have not had immunisations and ask parents to sign a disclaimer. 

We record, or encourage parents to record, information about immunisations on children’s registration documents and we update this information as and when necessary, including when the child reaches the age for the appropriate immunisations.

Parents are encouraged to have their child vaccinated and any immunisation missed, or further catch-up doses must be organised through the GP. 

Staff Vaccination

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure they keep up to date with their vaccinations, as recommended by the NHS vaccination schedule and keep the nursery informed. 

If a member of staff is unsure as to whether they are up to date, then we recommend that they visit their GP or practice nurse for their own good health. 

Emergency information

We keep emergency information for every child and update it annually with regular reminders to parents in newsletters.

Children’s Immunisations and nursery exclusions 

Immunisation status is always checked by Pepperberry Day Nurseries at the time of registration forms being completed. We encourage parents to ensure their child/ren have the immunisations up-to-date and any immunisations missed, or catchups should be organised with the GP.

Diseased vaccines protect against

How it is given

Exclusion

2 months old

Diseased vaccines protect against Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Hib
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Pneumococcal infection
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Rotavirus
How it is given Orally
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Meningococcal B infection
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

3 months old

Diseased vaccines protect against Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib 
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Rotavirus
How it is given Orally 
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

4 months old

Diseased vaccines protect against Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib 
How it is given One injection 
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Pneumococcal infection
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Meningococcal B infection
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Just after the first birthday

Diseased vaccines protect against Measles, mumps, and rubella 
How it is given One injection 
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Pneumococcal infection 
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Hib and meningococcal C infection 
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Diseased vaccines protect against Meningococcal B infection
How it is given One injection
Exclusion 24 hours after the immunisation is received

Every year from 2 years old up to 17

Diseased vaccines protect against Influenza 
How it is given Nasal spray or injection
Exclusion No exclusion

3 years and 4 months old

Diseased vaccines protect against Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio
How it is given One injection
Exclusion No exclusion

Diseased vaccines protect against Measles, mumps, and rubella
How it is given One injection
Exclusion No exclusion