If a student becomes ill or is injured in any way he/she is taken to the First Aid Officer Miss Powell in the Medical Room. It is likely that the problem can be dealt with in school, but if not, parents/carers will be contacted and, if necessary, arrangements will be made to receive medical help, including treatment at hospital.
First Aid
The school has an appropriate number of staff trained in First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid. Some members of staff are also trained in the use of EpiPens.
The school has a designated First Aid Room, and First Aid boxes are available at various locations throughout the school.
The school's First Aid Officers are responsible for administering medicines and controlled drugs to students during the school day. They maintain records of parental consent, medication administration, safe disposal, and ensure all medicines are securely stored.
Illness and Injury
If a student becomes unwell or is injured, he or she will be taken to the First Aid Room to see the First Aid Officer, Miss Powell. Most issues can be treated at school; however, if further care is required, parents or carers will be contacted and appropriate arrangements will be made to obtain medical assistance, including hospital treatment if necessary.
Sending Home
If a student needs to be sent home, a parent or carer will be contacted directly by the First Aid Officer or another authorised member of staff. Students must not contact home themselves to arrange leaving school, whether they have attended the First Aid Office or not. Any absence resulting from a student doing so will be recorded as unauthorised. This procedure is in place to ensure the safety and welfare of students, and to confirm that the school is aware of their whereabouts and wellbeing at all times.
Ongoing Conditions
Parents of students who need to have medication in school, including asthma inhalers, whether on a short-term or long-term basis, should contact the school's First Aid Officer to make the necessary arrangements.
All students with medical needs must have an up-to-date Healthcare Plan, which will be held by the First Aid Officer. Parents are responsible for ensuring that the First Aid Officer is informed promptly of any changes to a student's Healthcare Plan.
Teachers and other school staff will be kept informed of students' medical needs on a 'need to know' basis.
The school maintains close liaison with Hospital School staff and Home Tuition services for any student who is unfortunate enough to incur long term absence because of illness or injury.
Medication
Medication such as paracetamol and ibuprofen must be provided if required, as the school does not hold a supply of these medicines. If a student requires paracetamol or ibuprofen during the school day, the First Aid Officer will contact home to ask a parent, carer, or relative to bring the medication into school if a consent form has not already been completed. Consent to administer medication forms can be found at the bottom of the 'Medical' page on The Grange School website.
Students may bring medication to school, provided it is handed to the First Aid Officer immediately on arrival so that it can be safely stored and administered correctly. All medication will be clearly labelled and securely stored until it has been used, until it expires, or until the end of the school day if it needs to be taken home.
EpiPens and Inhalers
If your child has asthma and/or allergies, the school provides safe and secure storage for inhalers and EpiPens in the First Aid Office. If you or your child feel that it is more appropriate for them to carry their inhaler or EpiPen during the school day, this can be arranged following discussion with the First Aid Officer.
All inhalers and EpiPens stored in First Aid are checked regularly to ensure they are within their expiry dates. If any medication is approaching its expiry date, the First Aid Officer will contact you to inform you.
We now have multiple Emergency EpiPens stationed around the school, so that in the event of an emergency, EpiPens are easily accessed. However, it is still strongly advised that individual, prescribed EpiPens are supplied for students with known allergies that may need them.
Covid
If a student tests positive for Covid, our school guidelines are that they must remain off school for 3 days. Once the 3 day isolation period is over, we encourage the student to return to school, as long as they feel well enough to do so.
Medical Forms