Where children are ill and taking prescribed medicines they
should normally be looked after at home. School staff should not
generally be asked to take responsibility for medicines. A request
may be made to the Head Teacher, in person or in writing, to
administer prescribed medicine, if it is to be taken four times a
day. It is expected that doses of three times a day can be managed
at home.
However in cases where on-going medication is
necessary (e.g. asthma, diabetes) special arrangements should be
made with the Head Teacher.
We will be as helpful as we can in such circumstances. As an
alternative, parents may wish to visit the school at lunch time in
order to administer medicine to their child. If so, we ask that you
would first speak to a member of the Welfare Staff before
approaching any of the children. Class teachers and support staff
should not be asked to administer medication.