Medicines

Prescription and non-prescription medicines will only be administered at school:

• When it would be detrimental to the pupil’s health or school attendance not to do so and

• Where we have parents’ written consent (see forms below).

We have given our forms 'friendly names' so they are easier to interpret.

• Form A: Pupil self-administration (kept in the pupil's bag) - inhalers, epi-pens, insulin pens / pumps.

• Form B: Help me administer my prescription medication - for when your child may need help with their prescription medicine.

• Form C: Pupil self-administration (secure storage) - for when your child's medicine needs to be stored securely on school site.

Please see below for our Trust policy on supporting children with medical conditions.

Allergies

We work closely with parents and carers to help keep all children with allergies safe and well supported in school.

We ask families to provide us with up-to-date information about their child’s allergies, including any triggers, symptoms and treatment plans, and to share any relevant medical advice or healthcare plans.

Where required, parents should provide two in-date adrenaline auto-injectors and any other prescribed medication, replacing them before they expire or immediately after use.

We also ask that any changes to a child’s condition or treatment are shared with us promptly, parents and carers update their child's Arbor page, and that all families support our food and allergy procedures when bringing food items onto the school site.

By working together, we can create a safe and inclusive environment for every child.

Please refer to our Allergy Safety Policy for more information.