THE chairman of a Droitwich Spa community group is concerned about head lice outbreaks at one of the town's school.

David Simones-Jones, who leads Westlands Action for Residents and Tenants (WART), said the problem at Westlands First School, in Farmers Way, must be addressed.

"My six-year-old daughter attends the school and has come home with nits six or seven times since last September," said the Farrier's Square resident.

"The school does try to tackle the problem and sends letters home when head lice are found.

"However, we need inspections at the school and other parents must help by treating their children. Lots of people on the estate are worried," he added.

"Whenever head lice are found, we warn parents and send out the latest advice from the health authority," said Westlands First School headteacher Pam Tildesley.

"Health chiefs state this is a community problem, not just a school one, that can only be eradicated if everyone takes action. I'm a mum myself and I've had to check my sons throughout their school life," she said.

Mrs Tildesley stressed that treatment did not have to be expensive.

"Parents are advised to shampoo their child's hair, then add conditioner and go through the hair with a fine tooth comb.

"This should be repeated for ten days," she added.