CROSSLEY STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL - MEDICINE POLICY

No member of staff has a contractual obligation to administer medication, supervise a child taking medicine or assist in any treatment of a child that requires medicine.

However, the management and Governing Body have agreed that a named volunteer will administer ONLY prescribed medicine when it is impossible for the dosage to be given outside school hors.  No other medicine will be administered.

The only members of staff who can administer medicine are:

The head teacher  -  Mrs. Clynes

The deputy head teacher  -  Mrs. Pammenter

The school secretary  -  Mrs. Mann

Authorised staff named above will be covered under the school’s liability insurance.

Medication will only be administered after a formal written disclaimer has been signed by the parents.  (see below)

No other member of staff, either teaching or non teaching can administer medicine.

Prior to administering medication staff will check:

If staff are in doubt about any of these aspects the medicine will not be administered.  A written record will be kept of the dosage given, when and by whom.

All medicine must be handed in to the school office and either kept in a locked cupboard or if necessary in the staff room fridge.  No child will be allowed to keep their own medicine, except inhalers, which may be kept in the classroom under the supervision of the class teacher, to be administered by the child as required.

Children who have a chronic medical condition will have a personal medical plan drawn up in consultation with parents, medical staff and teaching staff.  The plan will clearly outline any procedures and specific requirements which may differ from the general policy.

S.J. Clynes

PARENT DISCLAIMER FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Please ensure you have read the policy above this disclaimer prior to signing.

I understand that you have been given medical advice about your child which requires the administration of a prescribed medicine during school hours.

Neither the management nor the local authority will be held liable for any injury or death arising directly from or out of the administration of the prescribed medication by authorised staff.

Any deterioration in the child’s health will be immediately reported to the head teacher to enable parents to be contacted.

I agree to be continually accessible by phone during the period of administration and in an emergency can be contacted on:

Tel:  ............... …………………….

I agree to collect the medicine at the end of the school day as school is unable to dispose of any medicines.

I fully acknowledge the above.     Yes/No

Name of medicine:  ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Dosage and time to be given  ………………………mg       am break/pm break/lunch break

In the case of inhalers state when the inhaler is to be used  ... …………………………………………..

Pupil Name:  …………………………………….  Class: …………………………………..

Signed Parent/Carer:  ………………………………………   Date: ……………………………….

Medication safely administered as instructed:  Yes/No   Signed  …………………………………….