We prioritise the heath and well - being of children while they are with us in School. Our policy on Children's Welfare in School, including Supporting Children with Medical Conditions in School, is available on the Policies page. 

It is important that you share with us all relevant information to help us ensure your child’s health and well-being in school. All information is treated sensitively and confidentially as appropriate.  

Allergies
If your child has any allergies, is asthmatic, or has any other chronic condition please complete the medical information form, before they start school if possible.

As some of the children in school have nut allergies we strive, as a precaution, to ensure that everyone in our school is “nut aware”. 

What you can do to help:
We ask that you do not send into school:

• Packets of nuts
• Peanut butter/Nutella sandwiches
• Biscuits, snack bars, sweets, cakes or yoghurts that contain nuts.
• Boxes and cartons for junk modelling that have contained foods with nuts.

Please make sure that your child knows that they must never share food from their school or packed lunch with any other child.

Medicines
If your child has any allergies, is asthmatic, or has any other chronic condition, please let Mrs Freeman or Ms Gonzales our Pastoral Support Team know using the medical form in your pack.  If your child develops any conditions that the school should be aware of, please see Mrs Freeman or Ms Gonzalez.

Medicine will be kept in school for two purposes only:

• When administration is required regularly during the school day.
• Where the pupil may require medication in an emergency situation.

Some children, who have medication in school, will need a Health Care Plan.  This will be discussed with you if necessary.

Medication to be administered in school must:

• Be prescribed by the child’s GP/Paediatrician.
• Be in the original container showing the child’s name and dosage.
• Be accompanied by a disclaimer, giving precise details of the medication, dosage, frequency etc. and be signed by the parent/carer.

If your child needs to have medication kept in school, please see Mrs Freeman or Ms Gonzalez, they will give you a disclaimer form to complete.

Over the counter medicines, i.e. creams, sun lotion, painkillers and homeopathic remedies, will not be given under any circumstances and should not be sent into school.

Antibiotics will only be given to a child in school by staff in very exceptional circumstances and this is at the discretion of Miss Sands/The Pastoral Support Team.  Of course parents/carers may choose to come to school during the day to administer their child’s antibiotic if necessary.

If there is anything else you would like to know, or think the school should know about your child’s welfare in school, please contact Mrs Freeman or Mrs Gonzalez.

First Aid
Unfortunately there may be occasions when your child hurts themselves or becomes unwell during the school day.

We have several fully qualified first aiders in school who hold either First Aid at Work Certificate or Paediatric First Aid Certificate, or in some cases both.

If your child is hurt or becomes unwell s/he will be dealt with by one of the first aiders. You will only be contacted if your child needs to go home or if further treatment is necessary.  It is, therefore, essential that we have up-to date contact information for you. Any changes can be done either through Parentmail or in writing to the school office.

You will always receive a note from school if your child has any kind of head injury or a nose bleed in school.

Head Lice
Occasionally there is an outbreak of headlice in school! These are not a serious health hazard but are unpleasant and highly contagious so we take steps to limit its spread.  If it is found that your child has head lice you will be asked to administer the appropriate remedy before they return.  Following these simple guidelines may help you avoid head lice:

• Brush/Comb your child’s hair well twice a day, every day
• Tie and clip back long hair.

Mrs Freeman and Ms Gonzalez are responsible for pupil welfare in school. If you have queries regarding allergies or first aid please speak to either of them and they will be able to help you.

July 2021 Health Advice for Parents and Carers from NHS North Central London CCG: The NHS has produced a short booklet (which can be downloaded from below) to help parents and carers understand when and how to seek health support and advice if they are worried about their child. The publication aims to help ensure children and young people receive the care and support they need at the right time and in the right place.