Health and Medical

Health and Medical Condition Policy

Returning to school after illness

We will warmly welcome back children who have been absent due to illness – if they are finishing a course of antibiotics that needs to be given during the school day please complete the medicine form in the school office.

First Aid

Simple first aid is given at school when necessary.  If an accident needs hospital attention we will make every effort to contact you first.  Please ensure information from you is up-to-date so that you can be contacted.  There are several first aiders in school.

Medicines

If your child needs medication during the day, you need to complete a form at the office.  If your child is self-administering medication, authorisation and any necessary details are needed in writing, addressed to the Headteacher.

Children with life threatening conditions

Some children at school are affected by an auto-immune disease, certain infections diseases can be life threatening for these children. Please contact the school office if your child develops Chicken Pox or any similar infections. Please also be aware that we have some children within the school with severe food allergies.  If you are not aware of how you and your child can help make the school a safe place for them, then please contact Ms Helen Eustace.

Click below for our Medical Conditions Policy:

Sun Protection

During warm summer months all children should have a named sunhat in school which they will be encouraged to wear when playing outside.  School hats are available from the office or you may provide your own.

Wide brimmed hats or those which cover the neck are ideal. School staff are not permitted to apply sun cream to children but we would ask that you apply a long lasting sunscreen before school in sunny weather.  Children may re apply their own sun cream which must be provided in a clearly named tube or bottle.

The Spotty Book: Notes on Infectious Diseases in Schools and Nurseries

Click here for document

School Nursing Service

Devon Public Health Nursing Service (School Nursing) in Primary Schools. For more information click here

Head Lice

Head Lice can be a real problem in schools.  Cases of head Lice should be reported to the class teacher.  Advice on treatment is available from the school office if necessary.  Please note that the School is not responsible for treatment.The Health Authority clearly places responsibility with parents.

More Information on the Prevention & Treatment of Headlice

Advice and guidance from the UK Health Security Agency on when and for how long to keep your child off school if they are suffering from an infectious disease:

Should I keep My Child Off School? – Poster

Also, advice on stopping the spread of norovirus this winter:

Stop Norovirus Spreading This Winter – Leaflet