Supporting your child's health at school

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At Chase Bridge, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where every pupil can feel well and be ready to learn.

 

We work closely with families to understand and support each child’s healthcare needs.  Where appropriate, we put clear healthcare arrangements in place and ensure that relevant staff have the information and guidance they need to support your child safely and effectively throughout the school day.

First aid at school

We have a dedicated Pastoral and Welfare Manager, and a Welfare and Attendance Officer; both oversee our Welfare Room, providing a welcoming and supportive space for pupils who may need additional care or assistance during the school day.  We also have a strong team of staff with first aid and paediatric first aid training, ensuring that appropriate support is available.

 

If your child is too unwell to remain at school, we will contact you directly.   In the event of a serious illness or injury, emergency services will be called and families will be informed immediately. 

 

To ensure that we can contact families without delay, the school requires at least two emergency contacts listed for every pupil. If you are unable to use your phone during the day due to work commitments, please ensure that one of your emergency contacts is available during school hours and able to collect your child if required.  It is also important for our families to keep their emergency contact information up to date.  The school office must be immediately notified of any changes to ensure we have the most up to date contact information.

 

Medicines at school

The following information is a useful guide as to how we manage medicine at school:

 

Prescription medicine

• Prescription medicine requires written consent by the parent/carer otherwise they cannot be administered.  A consent form can be collected from the school office followed by a meeting with our Welfare and Attendance Officer.

• Prescription medication will only be accepted if the dosage is four times a day, in date, labelled with the child’s name, the original container as dispensed by the pharmacist is provided and instructions for administration, dosage and storage are included (the exception is insulin, which must still be in date).  If the dosage is less than four times a day, it is the expectation for the dosage to be administered by the parent before and after attending school, and in the evening.  

 

Non-prescription medicine

• Non-prescription medicine will only be administered at school when it would be detrimental to a child’s health or school attendance not to do so. This will also require written consent by the parent/carer and pre-arranged with the Welfare and Attendance Officer.

• Where deemed necessary, the school may contact a parent to request permission to administer paracetamol from the school supply.  The school cannot give paracetamol without obtaining verbal consent from a parent.

 

Under no circumstances should children carry any medication unless this has been agreed in advance with the Welfare and Attendance Officer.

 

Who to contact

If you have any queries or concerns, please contact Mrs Pyke (Welfare and Attendance Officer) through the school office.