St James the Great R.C (V.A) Primary & Nursery School

Prospectus

Children's Health and Welfare

It is always in your child's best interests for the school to be made aware of any problems at home, or any medical condition which could affect the child's school life.

Medicines

You are advised that for legal reasons, no staff are allowed to administer prescribed medicines. Where children are on medication but well enough to be in school, doses should be timetabled around the school day. If medicines do have to be taken during the school day it will be necessary for you or an appointed adult to come into school to give the medicine. If your child is able to self-administer the medication then this can be arranged under supervision. In such circumstances you are asked to contact the school office to see one of the qualified first aiders who must be made fully aware of any medication being brought into school, which should be handed in to them for safe keeping. The first aiders will also advise parents on arrangements for children who need to use inhalers for the treatment of asthma.

Separate rules apply in cases of long term medical treatment and parents should see the Headteacher.

Illness

If children feel ill before coming to school they should be kept at home. A child attending school is usually expected to take part in all activities.

If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, you will be contacted immediately. If your child needs emergency treatment s/he will be taken directly to Mayday Hospital Casualty Unit and you will be informed. As a general rule hospitals will not administer treatment without parental consent so you will appreciate the importance of up-to-date emergency contact telephone numbers.