If your child is feeling unwell, medication (prescription or over-the-counter) can be administered in school. Parents are asked to complete a permission form giving the name, dosage and timing of medication.
Any prescribed medicine must be supplied to the school in the original container labelled by the pharmacist with the name of the medicine, full instructions for use and the name of the pupil. Any non-prescribed medicine bought by the family should be in the original container bearing the manufacturer’s instruction/guidelines. The school may refuse to administer any medicines supplied in inappropriate containers.
All medication, with the exception of asthma inhalers, should be handed in to the school office for safekeeping. Children should not keep medication in their school bags.