MEDICAL INFORMATION
The school has a first aid trained, medical coordinator who is on hand throughout the school day to administer medical help if a student is unwell, injured or requires medication. If your child has a specific medical need, please ensure the school is informed and has all up to date information.
Here at Samuel Whitbread Academy we like to support resilience in our students, this includes being able to deal with minor aches and pains so that they can continue to enjoy their day.
Keeping Hydrated
It is very important to ensure that we do not dehydrate. As well as keeping our bodies fit and healthy it will also help keep concentration levels higher and therefore improve performance at the school.
Can you please ensure that your child brings a bottle of water with them to school - this can be re-filled at the water fountain. Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not permitted in school and WILL BE CONFISCATED.
Cups are not available from the medical room and pupils are not permitted to leave lessons to visit the medical room for a drink.
Medicines in School
Prescription medicines MUST be supplied to the Medical Room in a container labelled by the pharmacist.
All other medicines must be provided in their original packaging.
All medicines held and dispensed by the First Aider must have a parent’s/carer’s written consent.
Medication prescribed for 1 / 2 / 3 doses a day should not normally require administration during the school day, unless times are specifically stated by their GP. The medication should generally be taken at the following times:-
1) before school 2) on arrival home from school 3) before bedtime
Asthma Inhalers
Inhalers for the relief of asthma must be immediately available and should be carried in school by pupils who use them. Please ensure the child’s name is on the inhaler. A spare inhaler should be left in the Medical Room in case of emergency.
Paracetamol
Tablets will only be given at break, lunch time and at change of lesson unless the school has been informed the student suffers with migraine or is on the Medical List.
Students are encouraged to carry 2 pain relief tablets - paracetamols / ibuprofen in their bag. Although we do hold supplies of these in school, to supply large numbers of these can be difficult due to the purchase restrictions on these products. If they have their own it means they can take them with the minimum disruption to their day and not have to be waiting in the medical room.
Coping with Hayfever
Please ensure your child takes their medication before they come to school (e.g. antihistamines, eye drops, nasal sprays, etc).
Spare medication may be left in the medical room for emergencies. All medicines held and dispensed by the medical room must be provided in their original packaging and must have a parent / carer's written consent. Please email aeaton@bestacademies.org.uk for a form.
Please ensure that your child has ample supplies of tissues. A little pot of Vaseline is also useful - your child can dab a little under their nose to provide a barrier to the constant irritation from blowing and rubbing.
