Health & Medical

Administering Medication at School

e.g. Antibiotics, Antihistamine, Asthma medication etc.

From time-to-time it is necessary to administer medication to children at school. We are happy to do this and follow the guidelines set out in the school's "Administration of Prescribed Medication by School Staff in Non-Emergency Situations" Policy.

The Policy also requires parents/caregivers to complete a "Medication Consent Form" (see below link to download a form). You can also obtain a hard copy of the form at the School Office, this must be completed prior to any medication being administered or bought to school.

Medicine Consent Form.doc

Health Concerns - Please see the Infectious Diseases Chart link below for more information.

It you any health concerns at all, please seek advice from your family Doctor.

Illness	Recommended Recovery Time
Vomiting	Until well and for 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting.
Diarrhoea	Until well and for 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)	Until eye discharge has ceased.
Measles	For at least five days after the appearance of a rash.
Whooping Cough	Five days from commencing antibiotic treatment.
Mumps	Exclude for five days after facial swelling develops, or until well.
Chickenpox	For seven days from appearance of rash, or until all blisters have dried.
School Sores/Impetigo	Until sores have dried up or 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has started.
Infectious discharge/ Uncovered lesions	Until 24 hours after treatment has started and/or discharge has ceased.
Streptococcal Sore Throat	Until well and/or has received antibiotic treatment for at least 24 hours.
General Anesthetic	Allow 48 hours to be fully alert.
Cold / Flu Symptoms	Until Well.
Ears	Until discharge or pain has ceased and child is well.
General unwellness / Unfit state for learning	Until symptoms cease (e.g. at least 24 hours after last high temperature - above 37.5 degrees) and student is in a fit state to be involved in full school day's activities.