medicines
In line with local authority guidance, all medicines to be administered in school should be accompanied by written instructions from the parent and/or doctor specifying the type of medicine, the circumstances under which it should be given, the frequency and dosage levels. A form is available from the School Office for parents/carers to fill in if their child needs medication, or can be printed off from here:
Any medicine brought into school must be brought in and collected by the parent and should be in clearly labelled containers including: child’s name, the type of medicine and dosage instructions.
Where possible, it would be helpful if medication can be prescribed in dose frequencies which will enable it to be taken outside of school hours. Parents/carers are encouraged to consult their doctor or dentist about this.
Children must not carry medicine to and from school. The only exceptions to this may be inhalers or travel sickness medication (for use on educational visits).
Inhalers must be carried on children at all times. Please ensure that all inhalers are clearly marked with your child’s name.