POLICY STATEMENT

Regular school attendance is vital for every child and Wholesome Identity Scholars does all that it can to maintain high attendance figures. Nevertheless, from time to time every child will become ill and may require some timeout of school to recover. In general, where a child requires medication (or treatment) they should be kept at home until the course of treatment is complete.

 There are, however, a few exceptions: When a child has almost fully recovered and simply needs to complete a course of medication (e.g. antibiotics) for a day or so. Where a child suffers from asthma (or any occasional ailment) and may need to use an inhaler.    

Where equipment such as an inhaler is necessary, we strongly encourage children to take personal responsibility for these items as soon as possible. 

SAFETY CHECKLIST

Is any specific training required to administer medicines?

Is any necessary protective clothing or equipment available?

Has the parent completed the Medication Consent Form? Has a copy been filed?

Is the member of staff clear on what they are expected to do?

Is the emergency contact information, particularly for the parent or guardian clear?

What action is necessary in the event of an accident or failure of the agreed procedures?

Will medication be stored in a same place and at a suitable temperature?

RECORD KEEPING

The following information must be completed by the parent:

Name and Date of Birth of the child

Name of parents/guardian, contact address and telephone number

Name, address and telephone number of General Practitioner

Name of medicines

Details of prescribed dosage

Date and time of last dosage given

Consent given by the parents/guardian for staff/school nurse to administer these medicines

Expiry dates of the medicines

STORAGE DETAILS

Parent or guardian must provide all the information above, information provided will be copied and retained in a central file as a record for future reference. All medicines should be stored in the original container, be properly labeled, and kept in a secure place, out of reach of children. Arrangements may be needed for any medicines that require refrigeration. These should be clearly labeled and kept separated from any food stuff.  Medicine should only be kept while the child is in attendance. Any unused or out dated medication will be returned to the parent for safe disposal.

CHILDREN WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Children with infectious diseases will not be allowed in school until deemed safe by their Doctor and /or the School Nurse.

ISOLATION AND EMERGENCY

In line with the prevailing global health challenge, any child with health condition will be isolated in the sick bay where adequate and necessary attention will be given.

The following information must be completed by the parent:

Name and Date of Birth of the child

Name of parents/guardian, contact address and telephone number

Name of Health care provider to include location,

Name and telephone number of General Practitioner

Medical Report to ascertain pupils / students medical history