children’s health
We understand that there will be rare occasions when it is necessary for children to take medication at school. However we are also aware of the potential dangers surrounding the presence and use of medicines in school and have therefore created certain safeguards regarding the administering of medicines in school.
- Parents and Carers are asked to provide full information regarding the medical needs of their child
- In the instance of serious conditions (such as asthma, allergies and cystic fibrosis) medication will be administered by those school adults trained to do so.
- Children will not be given medication without the signed consent of their parent or carer.
- Medicines are not allowed in classrooms (other than epi-pens and inhalers). Class teachers cannot be responsible for their administration.
- Medicines should be sent in the original container as dispensed by a pharmacist and include theinstructions for administration.
To support the school in minimising the spread of infection we ask that, in cases of vomiting or diarrhoea parents ensure a period of 24 hours is given between the last bout and the return to school.
If your child becomes unwell at school, we will contact you as soon as possible. In the case of your child suffering an accident it is paramount that we have full and up to date information about all your emergency contact details. Please contact the school office as a matter of urgency if there are any changes to these.
Please check the hair of your child (and other members of the family) weekly for head lice. Please treat any infestations immediately (including the whole family) and let the class teacher know about this.
The school nurse visits school regularly. Each child has a health check during their first term in school and is seen by the dentist once yearly. The school nurse is happy to offer help and advice to parents and can be contacted via school.
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