Policies

Administration of Medicines

The School has a policy that we do not under normal circumstances administer or supervise any medication to pupils, except inhalers.  Parents must complete a form provided at the office before their child's inhaler will be accepted in school. It is good practice to allow pupils from an early age to manage their own inhalers. Children's inhalers will be kept within their classrooms in an accessible place (Nursery to KS1) (KS2 children see below).

• Nursery staff will administer medication, and  inform parents at the end of the session
• Reception children are given their inhalers by Reception  staff who then record the date and time in a medical book.
• KS1 children are encouraged to administer their  inhalers by themselves under the supervision of the class teacher.
• KS2 children will administer their inhalers by  themselves when required and will also keep them on school trips.
• A box containing named inhalers will be taken  with the class when the children go to PE lessons.
• When children attend the swimming baths, inhalers are placed in a box which is put on the swimming instructors table on the poolside.

Medical Needs

In cases when a child has a medical condition or a disability that requires the administration of medication during the school day, a care plan is drawn up by the SENCO with the child’s parents. This must be signed and agreed by all parties involved in giving the medication.

In view of the distance between classrooms and the school dining room, children with allergies are required to bring two pens to school. One is to be kept in the classroom and taken with the class when they go out on trips, including to the sports hall. The other is stored in the school kitchen.

Diarrhoea and vomiting

If a child or adult suffers from either of the above symptoms in school, they will be sent home with a reminder that they should be kept away from school for 24 hours following the last movement or bout.  This applies also to someone who has had these symptoms whilst at home. 

Headlice

If school is made aware of a child having head lice by a parent or carer their class will have a letter sent home stating that there are head lice present in their class and requesting that they  check their own child. If it is obvious that a child has head lice, their parents will be informed by a personal letter or in person at the end of the school day and a letter sent home to the other members of the class.