Lordswood Girls’ School & Sixth Form Centre

This policy is called: Administration of medicines and supporting students with medical needs

It applies to: Lordswood Girls’ School and Sixth Form CentrePerson responsible for its revision:

Headteacher

Status: Part of statutory proceduresWebsite: On Website and Staff Launch PageApproval by: Governing BodyUpdated: Over a period July 2014 – May 2015, ongoing updates if requiredReview frequency: AnnuallyDate of approval: May 2015Next approval: May 2017

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RATIONALE 2IMPLEMENTATION

Record keeping 2Storage of medicines 3Short term medical needs 4Non-prescription medicine 4Long term medical needs 4Sporting activities 5Staff training 5School trips and visits 5

MONITORING 6LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY 6COMPLAINTS 6LINKS TO OTHER POLICIES 6Appendix A Guidance for supporting students with asthma 7

Guidance on anaphylaxis 9Guidance for supporting students with diabetes 9Guidance for supporting students with epilepsy 11Guidance on sickle cell and thalassaemia 12Guidance on sun protection 13

Appendix B Parental agreement for setting to administer medicine 14Appendix C Record of medicine administered to an individual child 15Appendix D Model process for developing individual healthcare plans 17

RATIONALE

This policy has been developed in line with DfE and Local Authority guidelines. This document forms part of the school’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding procedures.

This policy has been developed in order to support staff who may find themselves teaching a class when a student becomes ill or where there is a student with a medical issue. Specific guidance on supporting students with a particular condition is contained in Appendix A of this policy.

Many students will need to take medication at school at some time in their school life. Mostly this will be for a short period only; to finish a course of antibiotics or apply a lotion. To allow students to do this will minimise the time they need to be off school. The Headteacher accepts responsibility, in principle, for school staff giving or supervising children taking prescribed medication during the school day. Staff who administer medicine or supervise a pupil taking it, however, do so on a purely voluntary basis.

IMPLEMENTATION

Record keeping

Parents are responsible for supplying information about their child’s medical condition and medicines which s/he needs to take whilst at school. They should also notify the school of any changes to the prescription or the support needed. A form is available from the main school office which should be completed giving details of medication needs (Appendix B). This form should then be returned to the Attendance Officer who will liaise with the Health Care Co-ordinator to arrange an interview to discuss long-term care and complete an individual healthcare plan, if applicable.

The school actively seeks to find out about students’ existing medical conditions prior to when a student joins the school. Each primary school is visited and information given is recorded on the student’s file. Parents complete an admissions form which asks for details of the family doctor and they also attend an interview where details of on-going medical conditions are again requested. The Health Awareness Booklet lists all students in school with medical conditions and is given to all staff at the beginning of the academic year. A copy is also kept in the school office and one is placed on the Health Information Board in the staffroom. New information is communicated to staff via the Staff Briefing sessions.

When the school is informed of a new medical condition, the school will follow the Model Process for developing individual healthcare plans within a 2 week period. (Appendix D) The medical condition does NOT need to be formally diagnosed before this can take place.

All students reported by parents/carers as having an on-going medical condition will be reviewed by the Health Care Co-ordinator and an Individual Healthcare Plan devised and put in place. The Individual Healthcare Plans will be available to staff on the S Drive/Student Data/Medical Information.

The Health Awareness booklet is also issued to supply teachers by the Cover Co-ordinator. A record of medication administered to students in school is maintained in the medication held in

school folder.

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Storage of medicines

All students are encouraged to carry and administer their own emergency medication, when their parents and health specialists determine they are able to take responsibility for their own condition. All students should carry their emergency medication with them at all times, except if they are controlled drugs as defined in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This is also the arrangement on any off-site or residential visits.

Students who do not carry and administer their own emergency medication know where the medication is stored and how to access it. Medicines which need to be stored should be handed into the school office to be stored in a safe and secure place. The medicine should be in the original container dispensed by the chemist and must be clearly labelled with:

- name of student- name of medicine- strength of medicine - dose- when it should be given- length of treatment date/stop date, where appropriate- any other instructions- expiry date whenever possible

The medicine should have been dispensed within the last 3 months. Medicines which need to be refrigerated will be stored in the medication refrigerator in the main

office at both schools. Students with asthma should have their own inhaler with them at all times. However, the school

should be provided with a spare inhaler, prescribed and labelled, which will be stored in the school office.

The Health Care Co-ordinator is responsible for ensuring that information on medication is accurate and up to date and that the medication has not reached its expiry date. She is also responsible for checking the cupboard regularly and disposing of any medicine which is no longer required.

It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the medication remains in date, however medication will be checked periodically and parents will be reminded to replace out of date medication.

Students who require lifesaving medication eg. Epipen which has not been replaced will not be allowed in school until this has been provided.

Disposal/return of medicines

Medicines should be returned to the student’s parent:⇒ when the course of treatment is complete⇒ when labels become detached or unreadable⇒ when instructions are changed⇒ when the expiry date has been reached⇒ at the end of a term

If it is not possible to return a medicine to the parent it will be taken to a pharmacy for disposal.

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No medicine should be disposed of into the sewerage system or into the refuse. Current waste disposal regulations make this practice illegal.

Short term medical needs

It is helpful if, where possible, medication can be prescribed in dose frequencies which enable it to be taken outside school hours. Parents should ask the prescribing doctor or dentist about this. Should this not be possible, the student should see the Healthcare Co-ordinator to arrange for supervision for the taking of the medicine or tablets. Medication will only be administered at school when it is detrimental to a student’s health or school attendance not to do so and will NOT be given without parent’s prior written consent.

A student who has an appointment to see a doctor/dentist etc. should present her/his appointment card or letter to the school office at break at least 24 hours in advance. A pass will then be issued.

If a student feels unwell during the school day s/he should report to the school office. Students suffering from colds or other minor ailments will be encouraged to return to lessons. Where appropriate parents will be contacted to collect their child or to obtain permission for the student to be sent home. The student should complete the absence record file to indicate the time s/he left school.

Non-prescription medicine

Students sometimes ask for pain killers at school, including aspirin and paracetamol. School staff should NOT give non-prescribed medication to students. They may not know whether the student has taken a previous dose, or whether the medication may react with other medication being taken. A child under 16 should never be given aspirin unless prescribed by a doctor.

If a student suffers regularly from acute pain, such as migraine, parents may authorise and supply appropriate pain killers for their child’s use. The Trust supports the DfE guidelines which recommend that it is good practice to allow students who can be trusted to do so to manage their own medication. Written authorisation and instructions about when the child should take the medications should be supplied and kept with the medication. Only enough medication for one dose should be brought into school NOT whole boxes or bottles of tablets.

Long term medical needs

If a student’s medical needs are inadequately supported this can have a significant impact on a student’s academic attainments and/or lead to emotional and behavioural problems. Parents need to inform the school of any of their child’s medical needs or if s/he develops a medical condition. For students who attend hospital appointments on a regular basis, special arrangements may also be necessary. The School Nurse or Health Care Co-ordinator will share with the relevant Achievement Co-ordinator any particular concerns about an individual student and provide advice and guidance.

Parents should complete a form (Appendix B) giving details if their child needs to take prescribed medication during the school day. This form can be obtained from the office and should be returned, when completed, to the school office.

A record of each occasion when the prescribed medication has been taken during school time will be kept at the back of the accident file in the school office.

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Should the student taking medication on a regular basis become unwell in the course of the school day, the following procedures should be followed:

- qualified first aider summoned to stay with the student- first aid administered if this is appropriate- parents contacted- if necessary a 999 call made and the ambulance crew given information about the student’s ongoing medical condition

Sporting activities

Most students with medical conditions can participate in extra-curricular sport or in the PE curriculum which is sufficiently flexible for all students to follow in ways appropriate to their own abilities. For many, physical activity can benefit their overall social, mental and physical well-being. Any restrictions on a student’s ability to participate in PE should be noted in writing by a parent and given to one of the PE department staff. After a student has missed a number of PE lessons because of a medical condition, she will need to bring a note indicating that she is fit enough to, once again, participate in the lessons.

Teachers supervising sporting activities are aware of relevant medical conditions and emergency procedures.

Some students may need to take precautionary measures before or during exercise, and/or need to be allowed immediate access to their medication if necessary. Staff should refer to the guidelines contained in this policy for supporting students with asthma.

Staff training

The Business Support Manager is responsible for arranging the staff training which is provided by the school nurse team for the following medical conditions; asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy. Training is refreshed once a year for all staff and a record kept of staff who attended the training.

There are several trained First Aiders at the schools, sharing responsibilities in key areas and the names of these staff are posted around the school. Other members of staff are regularly encouraged to undertake First Aid training to raise the awareness of possible symptoms and reactions. Several of these First Aiders have received additional training in the medical conditions listed above to provide support for a student with an individual healthcare plan. This training will be reviewed once a year by the Healthcare Co-ordinator.

Staff will NOT give prescription medicines or undertake healthcare procedures without first having the appropriate training; and are competent to take on the responsibility to support a student with a medical condition (updated to reflect any individual healthcare plans).

School trips and visits

Staff supervising trips and visits should always be aware of any medical needs, and the relevant emergency procedures. Arrangements for taking any necessary medication will need to be taken into consideration. Medication required during a school trip should be carried on the student if this is normal practice. Sometimes an additional supervisor or parent might accompany a particular student. If staff are concerned about whether they can provide for a student’s safety, or the safety of other students on a trip, they should seek further medical advice.

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Medical needs are taken into account when completing the risk assessment for the trip/visit. The School’s Educational Visits Policy recommends that, where possible, one of the staff accompanying the trip has undertaken First Aid training.

MONITORING

This policy will be monitored annually by the Finance Committee of the Governing Body as part of its responsibility for Health & Safety.

LIABILITY & INDEMNITY

An appropriate level of insurance is provided by Risk Protection Arrangement, to cover staff giving support to students with medical conditions. Staff providing support can access a copy of this policy via the Finance Director.

COMPLAINTS

Should parents or students be dissatisfied with the support provided they should discuss their concerns directly with the school. If for whatever reason this does not resolve the issue, they may make a formal complaint via the Trust’s complaints procedure to the Headteacher. The complaints policy can be found on the school website.

LINKS TO OTHER POLICIES

First Aid Policy Safeguarding PolicyEducational Visits PolicyHealth & Safety Policy

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APPENDIX A

GUIDANCE FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

Asthma is a very common condition in which the air passages in the lungs become narrowed, making it difficult to breathe and children may need to take asthma relieving medicine at school. Training is organised each year for all staff in the management of asthma in school.

A number of students across the school and Sixth Form Centre have been diagnosed as asthmatic. A record of these is included in the Health Awareness Booklet. No student should feel excluded in any way from any activity and, in order to encourage students with asthma to achieve their full potential in all aspects of school life, the following guidelines have been compiled.

Triggers for asthma include:

Viral infections (especially common colds) Allergies (common ones are dust, pollen, fur and feathers, less commonly are certain types of

food such as milk and eggs) Exercise Cold weather or strong winds (Changes in temperature) Excitement or prolonged laughter/distress Pets (especially fur and feathers) Cigarette smoke Pollen and mould spores House dust/dust mite

Dealing with an attack

● If a student is having an asthma attack, s/he should be prompted to use their reliever inhaler if they are not already using it. It is also good practice to reassure and comfort them whilst, at the same time, encouraging them to breathe slowly and deeply. It is not advisable to put an arm around a student as this may restrict breathing. The student should sit rather than lie down. Tight clothing must be loosened.

● An asthma attack can be distressing for the student and frightening when first observed, however, dealing with it does not require specific medical training. The National Asthma Campaign recommend the following course of action:

ensure the reliever medicine (inhaler) is taken stay calm and reassure the student encourage the student to breathe slowly and deeply call an ambulance if- - the reliever has no effect after 5-10 minutes;- the student is very distressed or unable to talk; - the student is exhausted;- you have serious doubts about the student’s condition.

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Guidelines

Immediate access to reliever inhalers is vital. All students should carry their reliever inhalers with them at all times, including on school visits. Parents are asked to supply a spare inhaler in case the student’s own inhaler runs out or is lost or forgotten. All inhalers must be labelled with the student’s name. Spare inhalers are kept in the School Office stationery cupboard and can be retrieved by asking at the main office. Inhalers can be stored in this way for up to five years.

Names of students who are asthmatic will be recorded on the list of medical concerns given out as part of the Health Awareness Booklet to staff at the start of each academic year. It will also be recorded on the individual student’s file.

Taking part in sports is an essential part of school life. P.E. staff are aware of which students have asthma from the Health Awareness Booklet. Students with asthma are encouraged to participate fully in P.E. Students whose asthma is triggered by exercise should take their reliever inhaler before the lesson and complete a warm up at the beginning of the lesson. The student’s own inhaler must be taken with them to the site of the lesson. If a student needs to use the inhaler during the lesson s/he will be encouraged to do so.

● The medication of any individual student with asthma will not necessarily be the same as the medication of another student with the same condition. Although major side effects are extremely uncommon for the most frequently used asthma medications, they do exist and may be made more severe if the student is taking other medication. Students should not take the medication which has been prescribed for another student. If a student took a puff of another student’s inhaler there are unlikely to be serious adverse effects. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if inhalers are misused by the owner or other students.

● An appointment can be made with the school nurse or Health Care Co-ordinator by a student to discuss any concerns that s/he might have about their asthma.

● If a child is missing a lot of time from school because of asthma or is tired in class because of disturbed sleep and falling behind in class, the Achievement Co-ordinator or Health Education Co-ordinator will contact the parent(s). If appropriate the school nurse and Director of Intervention & Inclusion will also be consulted. The school recognises that it is possible for children with asthma to have special educational needs because of asthma.

● All staff who come into contact with children with asthma are given a copy of these guidelines. General information about asthma as a condition is included in the Health Awareness Booklet which is given to all members of staff. A copy is also placed on the Health Information Board in the staffroom.

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GUIDANCE ON ANAPHYLAXIS

Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction, for example, to nuts, eggs, bee stings etc. In its severest form, students may require an emergency life-saving injection of adrenaline.

Symptoms occur very quickly and may include:

Itching or metallic taste in the mouth Swelling of the throat or tongue Difficulty in breathing and/or swallowing Hives anywhere on the body Flushing of the skin Abdominal cramps and nausea Increased heart rate Sudden feeling of weakness or floppiness Sense of doom Collapse and unconsciousness

Preventing an attack:

Care needs to be taken to avoid contact with the offending allergen Ingredients for Food Technology or Science lessons need to be chosen with care Anaphylactic sufferers should not be given edible ’treats’’ brought in by other children Staff should liaise with parents at times such as a Year Group Party Care needs to be taken when supervising packed lunches on school trips (medication must be

taken on such trips) Sufferers need to be taught by their parents not to accept food off other children or adults The school notifies the canteen staff and lunchtime supervisors of students at risk of attack

Treating a Suspected Attack of Anaphylactic Shock:

All staff receive training in the administration of adrenaline administered via an epipen. Staff should not administer any medicines for which they have not been professionally trained.

Medication for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis is only held by the school when the parent has completed an individual medical protocol for their child and this has been agreed by a doctor.

● Training for all staff is offered on allergy awareness and encouraged, with yearly updates. Each student has a Care Plan; a copy of which is on the notice board in the staffroom.

GUIDANCE FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DIABETES

Diabetes is a genetic condition which develops when the body is unable to maintain the correct amount of glucose in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes and the management of these is quite different. Children invariably have type 1 diabetes - Birmingham Children’s Hospital advises that all children with diabetes will require insulin and need dietary modification. Type 2 diabetes is adult-onset related, whereby sufferers may have to regulate their diet, take tablets and may require insulin injections. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which helps glucose pass from the blood into cells in order to provide energy.

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Signs of insulin deficiency

As glucose levels in the blood rise, the kidneys pass excess glucose in urine, so the child needs to go to the toilet a lot

She will be thirsty She will lose weight because sugar is not getting to the cells Lethargy, sleepiness, weakness Irritability, personality change Sweating, trembling, pallor Slurred speech Blurred vision Confusion, anxiety Pins and needles

Managing Diabetes -it cannot be cured but can be kept under control through proper management

Insulin injections (most children have 2 a day before breakfast and tea, some have 4 injections before main meals and bedtime)

Regular carbohydrate intake i.e. 3 main meals a day, plus a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack Exercise burns up more sugar so a diabetic will need extra carbohydrate before exercise e.g. a

mini Mars bar. If the lesson is more than half an hour long, the student should eat something sweet half-way through. Managed properly, diabetes should not be a bar to full participation in sporting activities.

Parents should supply the school with an emergency box of supplies e.g. glucose tablets, small bottle of Lucozade, few mini chocolate bars, packet of plain biscuits and Hypostop. The box should include instructions and emergency phone numbers.

Dinner supervisors and canteen staff should be made aware of children with diabetes. Supervisors should be vigilant about checking that such students are eating their mid-day meal.

School trips should be discussed with parents and glucose should be taken on the trip in case of emergency. Personal identification (BDA card or SOS bracelet) is also recommended.

What to do if you suspect hypoglycaemia

Treatment must be immediate to prevent unconsciousness or a fit (these are both very unusual as children will generally recognise their own symptoms)

Sugar needs to be given to raise the glucose level in the blood. Any of the following can be given: 3 Dextrose tablets, 50mls of Lucozade, 2 teaspoons of sugar in a drink.

If a child is unco-operative you may rub Hypostop gel (in their emergency box) onto their gums. If the student is no better after 3-4 minutes then repeat as above. When they feel better give extra food in the form of starch e.g. a biscuit, drink of milk or

sandwich. The student may return to class but parents should be informed. If the child becomes unconscious, do not give anything to swallow. Rub some Hypostop onto

their gums, place them in the recovery position (on their side with the chin tilted back) and call an ambulance.

GUIDANCE FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY

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Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting approximately 1 in 200 people. Epilepsy is an established tendency to recurrent seizures which result from biochemical changes in the brain. Seizures can be changes in consciousness and perception, involuntary movements, muscle spasms and sometimes convulsions. They are usually over in a few seconds or minutes at most.

Symptoms of Absence Seizures (previously called ‘petit mal’) which are often hard to detect.

Staring spells - like day-dreaming Fluttering eyelids No other outward signs and student is totally unaware of having had a lapse. Repeated lapses

can result in gaps in understanding which affect progress.

Symptoms of Complex Partial Seizures (these occur when only part of the brain is affected)

May involve tic-like movements Plucking at clothes Lip smacking Period of unresponsiveness Aimless dazed walking Student appears conscious but may be unable to speak or respond Confused behaviour is common

Symptoms of Tonic-Clonic Seizures (previously known as ‘grand mal’) - these may last several minutes.

Child makes a strange cry and falls suddenly Muscles stiffen then relax Regular convulsive jerks begin Saliva may appear round the mouth

What to do if a student has an Absence Seizure

Understanding, awareness and a matter of fact approach is all that is needed. Observations about frequency of seizures will be useful information for parents to relay to health professionals.

What to do if a student has a Complex Partial or Tonic-Clonic Seizure

Stay calm, this will help the rest of the class. Ensure the child is not in harm’s way Move the child only if there is danger from something If on the floor, cushion the head with something soft Do not try to restrain convulsive movements or put anything between the teeth Carefully loosen any tight clothing around the neck As soon as possible, turn the student into the recovery position (on side with chin up) to aid

breathing Wipe saliva from mouth Be reassuring and supportive during the confused period which is likely to follow Allow the student to rest

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If incontinence has occurred, get the student changed The British Epileptic Association says it is not usually necessary to send a student home after a

seizure. However, this decision should be taken in consultation with the parents who should be informed as soon as possible

Should an ambulance be called?

You only need to call an ambulance if the seizure shows no sign of stopping after five minutes or if a series of seizures take place without the student regaining consciousness in-between

Managing epilepsy in a positive way

Proper use of medication (usually only needed out of school hours) Staff have an important role to play in observing signs of behaviour and sharing this information

with parents and encouraging them to seek medical advice if necessary Staff can also report on what a student was like before, during and after a seizure, therefore

assisting health professionals With adequate supervision, epileptic students should be able to fully access the curriculum

although it may be unwise to allow climbing on high wall bars if there is a history of frequent and unpredictable seizures)

GUIDANCE ON SICKLE CELL AND THALASSAEMIA

Sickle Cell Disease is a term used to describe a range of sickle cell disorders, the most common being sickle cell anaemia. This inherited blood condition causes normal red blood cells to change shape and become sickle or crescent shaped.

The sickled red blood cells may affect all organs of the body, causing numerous problems. These include severe intermittent pain often necessitating hospitalisation (called a painful crisis). It can lead to greater susceptibility of infections, strokes, eye damage and kidney damage.

Sickle Trait

This does not cause any symptoms, and individuals with this condition are usually unaware of it unless they have a blood test. People who have sickle cell trait are also called ‘carriers’ of the sickle gene.

Sickle cell trait is very important because if two people with sickle cell trait have children, there is a 25% chance that each pregnancy may result in a baby born with Sickle Cell disease.

Thalassaemia Major (Disease)

Thalassaeamia Major is a severe inherited blood condition. The disease stops the affected individual from making enough haemoglobin in their blood. They therefore need blood transfusions every 4-6 weeks to survive. These transfusions once started in early childhood, must continue for life. Regular transfusions result in a build-up of iron within the body’s vital organs. This ‘iron excess’ will result in complications which can affect hearing, fertility and growth, to name only a few of the problems.Thalassaemia Trait (sometimes called Minor)

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Thalassaemia trait is the carrier state of Thalassaemia Disease. Individuals who have this condition are usually unaware of it, unless they have a blood test. Thalassaemia trait is very important because if two people have Thalassaemia trait, there is a 25% chance that each pregnancy may result in a baby born with Thalassaemia Disease.

Carriers are not affected by the condition but may pass it on to any of their children. They cannot go on to develop the disease in later life.

Both sickle cell and Thalassaemia are not infectious. It is not possible to catch them in the way that a cold is caught! They are inherited conditions.

GUIDANCE ON SUN PROTECTION

Physical Education

Students are requested to bring Sun Lotion factor 30+ and apply regularly when outside. As far as possible, teachers will use more shaded areas.

Students may bring bottled water for lessons.

Education

Sun Protection will be included in the PSHE programme.

Parents and carers will be sent a letter explaining the Sun Protection Policy.

Trips

Students taking part in trips during the Summer Term will be advised to use sun protection and lotion will be carried for those students who do not bring their own.

Health Information

The School has a health care co-ordinator who will advise or discuss any issues with students or parents that they may have about sun protection.

This School is guided by the Cancer Research ‘Sunsmart’ guidelines.

APPENDIX B Parental agreement for setting to administer medicine

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The school/setting will not give your child medicine unless you complete and sign this form, and the school or setting has a policy that the staff can administer medicine.

Date for review to be initiated by

Name of school/setting Lordswood Girls’ School & Sixth Form Centre

Name of child

Date of birth

Group/class/form

Medical condition or illness

Medicine

Name/type of medicine(as described on the container)

Expiry date

Dosage and method

Timing

Special precautions/other instructions

Are there any side effects that the school/setting needs to know about?

Self-administration – y/n

Procedures to take in an emergency

NB: Medicines must be in the original container as dispensed by the pharmacy

Contact Details

Name

Daytime telephone no.

Relationship to child

Address

I understand that I must deliver the medicine personally to [agreed member of staff]The above information is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate at the time of writing and I give consent to school/setting staff administering medicine in accordance with the school/setting policy. I will inform the school/setting immediately, in writing, if there is any change in dosage or frequency of the medication or if the medicine is stopped.

Signature(s)_____________________________ _____________________________ Date___________________________________ APPENDIX C

Record of medicine administered to an individual child

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Name of school/setting Lordswood Girls’ School & Sixth Form Centre

Name of child

Date medicine provided by parent

Group/class/form

Quantity received

Name and strength of medicine

Expiry date

Quantity returned

Dose and frequency of medicine

Staff signature …………………………………………………………………………..

Signature of parent ……………………………………………………………………………

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

C: Record of medicine administered to an individual child (Continued)

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Date

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Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

Date

Time given

Dose given

Name of member of staff

Staff initials

APPENDIX D

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Model process for developing individual healthcare plans

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Parent or healthcare professional informs school that child has been newly diagnosed, or is due to attend new school, or is due to return to school after a long-term absence,

or that student needs have changed

Headteacher or senior member of school staff to whom this has been delegated, co-ordinates meeting to discuss child’s medical support needs and identifies member of school

staff who will provide support to pupil

Meeting to discuss and agree on the need for IHCP, to include key school staff, child, parent, relevant healthcare professional and other medical/health clinician, as appropriate

(or to consider written evidence provided by them)

Develop IHCP in partnership – agree who leads on writing it. Input from healthcare professional must be provided

School staff training needs identified

Healthcare professional commissions/delivers training and staff signed-off as competent – review date agreed

IHCP implemented and circulated to all relevant staff

IHCP reviewed annually or when condition changes. Parent or healthcare professional to initiate