In line with the MNSP Trust policy on how schools support children with medical needs, staff are only allowed to administer prescribed medication. A consent form needs to be completed by a parent/someone with parental consent before the medication can be given.
Prescribed medication needs to be in the original packaging/container which shows the child’s name, date of birth, dosage, etc. Staff are not allowed to deviate from the instructions on the label.
All forms and medication must be brought into school through the Office by an adult.
These forms are available from the school office or you can download them here:
GP/Clinic action plans – If you have a copy of an action plan, eg for asthma, allergies or anaphylaxis, please let us have a copy of this as well.
Antibiotics – Generally given over a time-limited period, we are only able to help when 4 doses are required every day. For 3 doses a day, this is expected to be given at home before school, after school and before bedtime.
Ongoing administration of prescribed medication – Both the Medication and Individual Healthcare Plan forms need to be completed.
Arbor – All medical conditions should be added to Arbor, together with details of medication taken at home, eg for Epilepsy. Dietary requirements should also be added as a Medical Condition to ensure they appear in the right place on our reporting systems.
Giving painkillers in school can mask the development of more serious conditions and so it is good practice for the parent/carer to make the judgement about the child’s health.
Parents are very welcome to come into school to administer a non prescribed medication with prior arrangement. If someone else is nominated to come in, eg a friend or other family member, parents/carers need to agreed with the Office in advance.
Medication to be taken on a residential visit (and some school trips) require separate consent forms to be completed.
Please do not send children to school with throat sweets, Bonjela, etc and please, never put medication in a bag or pocket.
Travel Sickness
If you, as a parent/carer, feel it is essential for your child to have a travel sickness tablet before the return coach journey for an educational visit, you will need to complete a permission form for that specific event in advance and bring the medication to the Office. Forms are available from the Office or via this link Travel sickness medication.
It is important that we work together to support your child to attend school as regularly as possible. In this instance, please contact the Office who will arrange for a meeting, if appropriate, to discuss and agree a more detailed healthcare plan.