Absences due to Sickness

SICK CHILDREN

The academy has no facilities for the care of sick children.  Should your child be taken ill, you will be requested to collect them from school.  Children who have been absent from school due to a sickness bug must remain at home for at least 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided. Should a child have an accident at school then a parent will be contacted and medical help sought if necessary.  The school has many qualified First Aiders: – Children who feel unwell should not be sent to school.  It would be helpful if parents could notify the school of any infectious illnesses, whooping cough, measles etc.  Should a parent require a child to remain indoors during school break-times for health reasons, then a request should be made in writing or by telephoning the school to inform the class teacher.

Please read this document to check if your child is well enough for school:

Is My Child Too Ill For School

MEDICINES

Medicines, including cough sweets, must not be brought into school by children.  Should your child require medication prescribed by a doctor, then it should be brought to the school office by a parent, who is required to sign a permission slip for the school to administer the drug, with the understanding that the medicines are ultimately the responsibility of the parents.  NO OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES WILL BE ADMINISTERED TO CHILDREN.  Sun block may be brought into school during the summer providing it is clearly marked with the child’s name.  It must be handed to the class teacher, who will keep it in a safe place.   Staff are not allowed to apply the cream but the child may apply the cream themselves at lunchtime and must not allow others to use it.  Alternatively, arrangements can be made for a parent to return to school to apply the cream.  Only sun block on prescription will be administered by the school.