Administration of Medicines and First Aid
- The Headteacher has agreed that the school staff are able to administer medicines.
- Medicines will only be administered by staff once a "request for school to administer medicine" form has been completed and signed.
- Staff will only administer medicine in accordance with the guidelines provided by parents/carers on provided form.
- All medicines to be administered must be kept in the school office where they are contained in a lockable cabinet.
- Parents/carers are responsible for dropping off and picking up medicines at the beginning and end of the school day.
- Class teachers are to be made aware by the parents/carers of any medicines left in the office.
- The child will need to come to the office at the correct time to receive their medication.
- In the event of any staff concern regarding
o Side effects suffered
o General wellbeing of child
the emergency contact on the form will be contacted and administration may be stopped until medical advice has been sought.
Please be advised that the school's first duty is to the child and their wellbeing. If needed in an emergency medical assistance will
be arranged by the school (including transfer of a child to hospital by ambulance if required). In parallel with these arrangements
being put in place the school will contact the parents/carers as soon as possible but obtaining medical assistance will not be delayed
pending contact with parents should the school staff feel that the injury may be a serious cause for concern.
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