Health and Medication

Students medical needs may be broadly summarised as being of two types:-

Short-term affecting their participation at school because they are on a course of medication perhaps or have a temporary injury;

Long-term potentially limiting access to education and requiring on-going support, medicines or care while at school to help them to manage their condition and keep them well, including monitoring and intervention in emergency circumstances. It is important that parents/carers feel confident that the school will provide effective support for their child's medical condition and that students feel safe.

Some students with medical conditions may be considered disabled. Where this is the case trustees must comply with their duties under the Equality Act 2010.  Some may also have special educational needs (SEND) and may have a statement or Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Parents and carers who feel their child falls into either category should familiarise themselves with the policies below:

Supporting Students with Medical Conditions Policy

Allergy Appendix

Medication brought into school

All medication that a student brings into school, to be kept there, requires a parent or carer to fill in a form giving permission.  Printed copies are available from reception, or parents/carers can download copies below.

Parent/Carer agreement for school to administer medicine (Word Version)

Parent/Carer agreement for school to administer medicine (Pdf Version)

Alternatively an online form is linked below.