Preparing Children for a Successful Future
School can only follow the instructions on the bottle/packet. Changes to dosage can
only be made in accordance with instructions on the dispensed container
or
written
instruction from a doctor.
Pupils will be issued on a daily basis (for the duration of the of medicine) an
identification band, this will be filled out by parents and placed on pupils wrist and
then removed at the end of the school day.
School staff will not be able to
administer any medicine without this procedure in place.
It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that all medication is up to date (eg.
Expiry of inhalers, epi-pens)
Unused medicine must be collected and taken home when requested.
Other ways in which you can support school are:
Make sure your child is fit and well enough to attend school.
If your child brings lozenges / Lip balm to school these must be given to their main
Teacher for safe keeping and supervision
Provide full details, in writing, of any health problems he/she may have. Keep the
school informed of any changes.
Provide full written details of any special religious and/or cultural beliefs which may
affect any medical care that the child receives, particularly in the event of an
emergency.
All information should be provided as soon as possible, to allow the school sufficient
opportunity to plan and prepare how they can meet your child‟s needs.
Make every effort to attend meetings requested by the school and co-operate in
drawing up the Individual Health Care Plan (if applicable).
Ensure the school has a telephone number where you can be contacted in
emergencies. Have you changed your mobile phone?
Thank you in anticipation for noting your responsibilities and helping us maintain the health
and safety of all pupils in our care.
