We have a named first aider who has oversight of illness and accidents in school, as well as health and safety on school visits.

If a child is ill or has a more serious accident in school, we will make immediate contact with parents or a nominated person. Less urgent cases are dealt with in school and the child will be carefully monitored. An accident/sickness report may be sent home.

A first aid kit is available for each classroom and for lunchtime supervisors, this can also be used to store asthma medication.

Please keep us informed about illness which has health implications for others, for example, German Measles.

The school cannot take responsibility for administering medicine in school. If a child still requires medication due to illness, it is unlikely that he/she should be in school anyway. This is in line with advice received from the Local Education Authority. We do, however, recognise those special circumstances that require ongoing provision. Please discuss these with the Headteacher.

A programme of health checks (including dental, height/weight) operates for all children. Advance notice in writing is sent to parents.