Student Welfare & Medicine In School


Infant Welfare – Extension No:- 103

Tuesday to Friday – Ellie

 

Junior Welfare – Extension No:- 200

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – Veronica

 

If a child becomes ill during the school day they will be seen by a member of welfare staff.

 

If your child requires medicine in school.  Please see below:-

  • The Parent/Carer will need to come into school to complete and sign the relevant disclaimer form supplying details of dosage etc.
  • The medication must be clearly marked with the child’s name, class and dosage in the original container from the chemist.
  • The medication must be stored in the fridges in medical rooms if needed.
  • A named person will be responsible for supervising the child taking the medication; this will usually be the Welfare Assistant.
  • Only prescribed medication may be brought into school. Therefore over the counter remedies such as paracetamol (Calpol/Nurofen) and cough medicines should not be brought into school.  This also includes cough/throat sweets.

 

To read the full policy please click here Medicine in School Policy