Health

The school has medical rooms for illnesses and emergencies that occur during the day. Parents must appreciate that the school does not have a matron or anyone with medical qualifications beyond basic First Aid. We are not allowed to administer any pills or medicines other than those prescribed by the family doctor. If your son or daughter is not well enough to participate fully in school life then s/he should remain at home. In the event of illness or accident occurring during the school day, unless the pupil makes a speedy recovery, we will contact parents or the 'emergency contact' and send the pupil home. If it appears appropriate for the pupil to be sent to hospital and parents cannot be contacted, arrangements will be made to take him or her to hospital. Treatment, however, cannot be given without parents' consent.

When new pupils enter the school we ask parents for information on any specific medical condition and particular actions we should be prepared to take. Clearly, changes or new conditions do occur and it is obviously essential that the school is always kept up-to-date on all such matters.

The school operates a “drop-in” session where the school nurse is available at lunchtime on Tuesdays for any pupil requiring help or advice. This service is confidential and may include advice on matters of sexual health in line with the Government’s strategy on Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and is advertised to pupils through assemblies and our PSHCE programme.