•This school will make sure that all medication is stored safely, and that pupils with medical conditions know where they are at all times and have access to them immediately. Under no circumstances will medication be stored in first aid boxes. •This school will only accept medication that is in date, labelled and in its original container including prescribing instructions for administration. The exception to this is insulin, which though must still be in date, will generally be supplied in an insulin injector pen or a pump. •Parents/carers are asked to check all medications/equipment at the end of the school term, and to provide new and in-date medication at the start of each term. •This school disposes of needles and other sharps in line with local policies. Sharps boxes are kept securely at school and will accompany a child on off-site visits. They are collected and disposed of in line with local authority procedures. This school has clear guidance about record keeping. •As part of the school’s admissions process and annual data collection exercise parents/carers are asked if their child has any medical conditions. These procedures also cover transitional arrangements between schools. •This school uses an IHP to record the support an individual pupil needs around their medical condition. The IHP is developed with the pupil (where appropriate), parent/carer, designated named member of school staff, specialist nurse (where appropriate) and relevant healthcare services. Where a child has SEN but does not have a statement or EHC plan, their special educational needs are mentioned in their IHCP. Appendix 1 is used to identify and agree the support a child needs and the development of an IHCP •This school has a centralised register of IHPs, and an identified member of staff has the responsibility for this register. Sara Gray ( admin staff) •IHPs are regularly reviewed, at least every year by the SENCo Susie Betley or whenever the pupil’s needs change. •The pupil (where appropriate) parents/carers, specialist nurse (where appropriate) and relevant healthcare services hold a copy of the IHP. Other school staff are made aware of and have access to the IHP for the pupils in their care. •This school makes sure that the pupil’s confidentiality is protected. •This school seeks permission from parents/carers before sharing any medical information with any other party. •This school keeps an accurate record of all medication administered, including the dose, time, date and supervising staff.
•This school will make sure that all medication is stored safely, and that pupils with medical conditions know where they are at all times and have access to them immediately. Under no circumstances will medication be stored in first aid boxes. •This school will only accept medication that is in date, labelled and in its original container including prescribing instructions for administration. The exception to this is insulin, which though must still be in date, will generally be supplied in an insulin injector pen or a pump. •Parents/carers are asked to check all medications/equipment at the end of the school term, and to provide new and in-date medication at the start of each term. •This school disposes of needles and other sharps in line with local policies. Sharps boxes are kept securely at school and will accompany a child on off-site visits. They are collected and disposed of in line with local authority procedures. This school has clear guidance about record keeping. •As part of the school’s admissions process and annual data collection exercise parents/carers are asked if their child has any medical conditions. These procedures also cover transitional arrangements between schools. •This school uses an IHP to record the support an individual pupil needs around their medical condition. The IHP is developed with the pupil (where appropriate), parent/carer, designated named member of school staff, specialist nurse (where appropriate) and relevant healthcare services. Where a child has SEN but does not have a statement or EHC plan, their special educational needs are mentioned in their IHCP. Appendix 1 is used to identify and agree the support a child needs and the development of an IHCP •This school has a centralised register of IHPs, and an identified member of staff has the responsibility for this register. Sara Gray ( admin staff) •IHPs are regularly reviewed, at least every year by the SENCo Susie Betley or whenever the pupil’s needs change. •The pupil (where appropriate) parents/carers, specialist nurse (where appropriate) and relevant healthcare services hold a copy of the IHP. Other school staff are made aware of and have access to the IHP for the pupils in their care. •This school makes sure that the pupil’s confidentiality is protected. •This school seeks permission from parents/carers before sharing any medical information with any other party. •This school keeps an accurate record of all medication administered, including the dose, time, date and supervising staff.