There are certain circumstances in which a child may be prescribed medication that may need to be administered during the school day. If the prescribed doses cannot be administered before and after school then a member of staff, at their own discretion, may consider accepting responsibility for the administration of medication.
• The child must be well enough to attend school. They should not be in acute stages of infection.
• Prescription only medication will be considered for acceptance by staff. The school will not accept painkillers or over the counter bought medication unless they have been prescribed. These types of medication should be administered before and after school.
• The acceptance of any medication will be decided solely on the regularity of dosage and the condition under which they have to be administered whether they need to be taken with or after food. If medication need only be taken twice a day they will be returned to the parent/carer.
•  Wherever possible the parent/carer should administer the mid-day dosage and keep possession of medication. If it is not all possible for the parent/Carer to administer the medication then a responsible adult should hand the clearly labelled medicine to member of the office staff with the correct form filled out and signed.
• All staff members reserve the right to refuse responsibility for medication at their own discretion.
• The medication should be in the original container, clearly marked with child’s name, name of medication, dosage and storage instructions. It must be clearly stated whether any side effect or adverse reactions may occur from failure to receive medication or following administration.
• Depending on the age of the individual, it may be considered safe for a child to administer his/her own medication with adequate adult supervision.
• A record of all medication given or supervised must be kept. A suitable proforma is available for use.
• Any member of staff accepting responsibility must be satisfied that adequate instruction is given where special or unfamiliar procedures are involved.
• All medication will be placed in safe and secure cupboard, out of reach of children. Special storage requirements must be considered before accepting responsibility, e.g. refrigeration.

The school will not give your child prescribed medication unless you complete and return this form.