About medical support in school

Many pupils at The Woodlands School have medical needs.

All medicine given by staff at The Woodlands School must (as advised by the NHS Primary Care Trust):

• come into school in its original box;

• be for your child, with a Doctor’s surgery label with dosage;

• include a medical consent form completed and returned.

To ensure procedures are current, the following is in place:

• All medication, except emergency medications that require a care plan, will be sent home at the end of each term.

• Prescription medication should be brought back into school at the beginning with a new medical form signed.

• All medication will require a prescription label with the chemist named on it.

We apologise for any inconvenience, but as a school, we must follow guidelines to ensure your child receives the best care. We will call if we feel unable to administer any medicines.

What to do if my child is unwell

If your child cannot attend school due to illness, please contact the school office on the morning of the absence before 9.00am. All absences must also be confirmed in writing even if you have left a message. See Child absence form for appointments.

If your child has a sickness bug you are required to keep them off for 2 days, which starts following the last event of sickness or diarrhoea. This is based on NHS guidance (click link below). Please phone the school office to let us know.