Medication – Over the counter and prescribed drugs:
Asthma inhalers are kept by students for easy and immediate access.
Any medicines that need to be taken by students during the school day must be kept in Student Services, clearly labelled with the student’s name and instructions for use. A Pupil Medication request form is available for completion below or at reception.
Students are expected to administer their own medication with parental consent, students with chronic condition are allowed to carry medication and self administer this in accordance with their IHCP.
Special arrangements may be made for children suffering from serious medical conditions who may require urgent or specialised care. Such conditions could be Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes and Epilepsy. In such cases, parents need to agree an individual treatment plan in accordance with ‘Pupils’ Health and the Administration of Medicines Guidance for Schools’.
Staff will never give non prescribed medicines to students (e.g, pain relief tablets) unless there is prior written permission from parents and the parent has supplied the school with this medication.
Please keep staff fully updated if there are changes to your child’s medication regime.
School Excursions (Day and Residential)
A medical form must be completed by a parent/carer before a student will be accepted on an excursion. The school’s policy on drugs applies to all school excursions.