First Aid
- Several members of staff are qualified in First Aid. In the event
of a minor accident or if your child feels unwell at school, he or
she will be cared for in the medical room until arrangements can be
made for them to return home. If a more serious accident occurs we
will ring an ambulance, accompany the child to hospital and inform
you.
Medication - Generally we consider that if a child
is in need of medicine in school they are not well enough to be
here. However, there may be exceptions. Only medication prescribed
by the doctor should be sent to school. It must be in the original
package if possible and in all cases be clearly labelled with child’s
name and dosage instructions.
Non prescribed drugs and medicines will not be administered in school.
Pupils with long term complex needs - will be
supported by the school, in partnership with parents and the Health
Authority in order to avoid interruption to attendance at school.
Attendance and absence - Governors and staff are
committed to promoting good attendance, but if your child is ill,
please notify the school. Infectious or contagious diseases should
be notified immediately. Please inform the school of absence due
to religious observance. There is no automatic entitlement to leave
of absence for holidays in term time. Permission must be sought
from school
Monitoring attendance - It is important that these
procedures are followed if any absence is to be classified as “authorised”
on the attendance register.
