Report an infection in a school or childcare setting
If you’re a member of school staff or a setting manager, reporting outbreaks helps reduce the risk of infections, and helps to keep children and their families safe.
Conditions you need to report
You can find the full list of notifiable diseases on the government's website.
When to report an infection
You should report:
- when 2 or more people are affected with the same disease
- single cases of certain diseases
- contamination events
Find out more about what an outbreak is and when you need to report it.
What you need to report
To report an infection, email us with the following details:
- name and address of your school or setting
- type of infection (or symptoms)
- number of children and staff who are ill
