Children’s welfare is looked after by all members of staff, but especially our teaching assistants. Our teaching assistants are all trained in first aid as soon as possible after their appointment and they are responsible for administering first aid and contacting parents if children are ill. It is essential that parents keep us fully informed about telephone numbers for use in emergencies.

Parents should not send medicine or tablets of any sort into school except when a child who has recovered from an illness has to finish a course of antibiotics. In this case, the medicine should be brought into the office by the adult, clearly marked with the child’s name and the amount and time of the dosage, and left with the secretary. Office staff will not administer medicines, but will supervise children while they take medicines. No cough sweets are allowed. We do not give children any medication if they are ill, but parents will be informed.

 In the case of a more serious medical emergency, we are empowered to act in loco parentis - in place of the parent - if a child has to be taken to a clinic or hospital.