Regular visits to school are made by the School Nurse. She is happy to meet parents, support and advise on any matters medical. The Nurse can be contacted via the school staff or the Headteacher and occasionally she will be present at open evenings. She gives talks to children as part of our health care education programme.


Medication in School
Teachers are not allowed to administer medication to children. The only drugs allowed in school are those for long term problems such as asthma or a serious medical condition. Please do not send any other medicine or tablets to school that your child will then be leaving in their coat or drawer. Medicines for short term illnesses can usually be given at times to avoid the school day.


Illness
If your child has an illness which can be 'passed on', such as German Measles, please could you inform school as soon as possible, so that we can inform anyone who may be at risk. Should your child have sickness or diarrhoea s/he should stay away from school until 48 hours after final vomiting or diarrhoea.

If your child is taken ill during the school day, then we will contact you either at home or at work. Could you please make sure that all emergency contact telephone numbers are kept up to date. If your child needs to be excused some lessons because of illness, e.g. P.E., swimming, then please send a note to the class teacher.


Health and Safety
It is one of our prime responsibilities to keep all our children safe. We strive to ensure a safe environment but it is vital that all children obey all school rules which are designed to ensure safety and order in our school. The school is well maintained and monitored by staff designated as safety
officers and by the Headteacher. All staff are instructed to challenge adults and older children who are either in school or the grounds.

Our excellent record can be upheld if the following points are followed:-

Children are not permitted to

leave the school premises during school hours
leave the school premises at break times or to play near the boundary fences or the school car park
go into stockrooms
use the first aid boxes
remain in school during breaks (unless directed by a member of staff)
wear offensive or inappropriate clothing and footwear

Recent events in schools, now prevent visitors and parents from walking freely around school and into classrooms. Whilst you are known to your child's teacher, you may not be known to other members of staff. It is important therefore that you report to the school office on entering the building. Do not wander around the corridors and the school grounds (includes playgrounds).

Junior children are expected to make their own way into school from the front gate via the appropriate classroom door. Children should not come to school, or go home, via the school field.

If children are waiting by the front gate at 'hometime' and no one arrives to collect them please teach them to return back into school, via the front door, after a short time. Children are safer and secure in the hall and there are school staff around to reassure them.