Sent on behalf of Vaccination UK to parents and carers on 23/09/25
Flu Vaccinations: Monday 6 and Monday 13 October 2025
The vaccination team are back at Westbourne Academy on the above two days. They will be seeing all students in Years 7 to 9 on Monday 6th and students in Year 10 and 11 on Monday 13th. There will also be a mop-up held on Monday 15 December if your child is not in school on the October dates for any reason.
Please refer to their flyer below for instructions on how to give parental consent on the NHS England online portal or withdraw your child from the vaccine process. You will need to complete the form for each child you have at Westbourne.
Suffolk Flu Vaccine Consent Instructions
You can find out more about the flu vaccine in the NHS leaflets below:
C1 Flu 5 Reasons Secondary Schools
C1 Protecting Yourself Against Flu Leaflet Secondary School
On the day of the vaccination, students are advised to eat breakfast, drink plenty of water beforehand and wear a short-sleeved shirt. When it is their turn, their class teacher will bring them to the library to see the vaccination nurses and they will check if consent has been given or declined.
Message from NHS England:
Flu has had a serious impact on the health of England’s population over the past two winters. Vaccinating your child helps reduce the risk of serious illness and plays an important role in protecting vulnerable individuals in your community, friends and family.
Our team will be visiting your child’s school soon to offer the flu vaccine. You can choose between the quick, painless nasal spray or a pork gelatine-free injection.
For further information about the vaccines, please click here:
https://eastanglia.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2025/Suffolk.
The form is available in 10 languages— select yours when it opens.
If you do not wish your child to be vaccinated, please submit a decline via the same link to avoid further contact from our team.
Note: School aged children cannot receive this vaccination with their GP unless they are clinically vulnerable. Thank you for your support.
All queries about consent and the vaccination should be made direct to Vaccination UK on 01449 701430 or email suffolk@v-uk.co.uk. Academy staff cannot take consent or withdraw your child.
Regards
Mrs E Pepper
Executive Administrator
Academy vision: Westbourne is an inclusive academy. We support all students, regardless of starting point, to achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for employment and life.
Academy values: Be Safe, Be Thoughtful, Be Accountable and Be Respectful.
General queries to: wes-office@attrust.org.uk or 01473 742315