In line with the Trust's policy on ‘Supporting Learners with Medical Conditions’ and a recent review of Health and Safety advice, we would like to inform parents of the following details. This information may differ from recent practices in school, but under the new guidance this will be how we move forward.

When a learner requires medication that is prescribed by a doctor for a long-term medical need, such as an inhaler, an Individual Health Care Plan needs to be filled in. This form can be obtained by speaking to a member of staff. A conversation will take place making sure all details are covered and recorded accordingly.

Prescribed Medication
When a learner requires medication that is prescribed by a doctor for a short-term medical need, such as antibiotics, a medicine form needs to be filled in. This electronic form can be emailed to you or downloaded below. We can only administer this medicine during the school day when the prescription is for 4 times a day or more. This will be administered once during the school day and must be spaced as evenly as possible over a 24-hour period.

Over-the-counter medication (not prescribed)
When a learner requires pain relief medication or any other over-the-counter medication, we request that a parent/carer/family member administers this to the learner by attending the school.  This needs to be agreed with the school office in advance via office@croxbyprimary.co.uk.

Children attending Wrap Around Care (Prescribed Medication) - If your child requires prescribed medication only 3 times a day and is attending Breakfast Club and/or After School Club, we can administer this once, during the school day. This does not apply if your child is attending a Croxby Activity Club or a First Steps Club. This needs to be agreed with the school office in advance via office@croxbyprimary.co.uk and the relevant medication consent form completed. 

Learners with medical/attendance plans and learners with SEND who need medication are not affected by this change.

Please note: Throat lozenges are not permitted in school.

Please see link to Supporting Learners with Medical Conditions Policy here

Sun cream, unless specifically prescribed, is not considered a ‘medication’ and therefore, the school will consider and manage the risk associated with exposure to the sun as part of their overall risk assessment process. 

Please click on the link below to download a form, or request a copy via the school office email.

Medication Form

Asthma - Inhaler in School Form

Medical Appointments (Hospital, Doctors, Dentists, Opticians)

• Routine appointments should be made outside of school hours. 
• Where this is not possible, pupils should be out of school for the minimum amount of time necessary. 
• You will be required to provide evidence of the appointment.
• A screenshot/attachment of the appointment should be emailed to office@croxbyprimary.co.uk in advance - clearly stating the time of collection or approximate time of return.
• If you do not have evidence of the appointment in advance, we will require this within 7 days of the appointment date.

Collection for medical appointments is via the main entrance - no collections/returns are available over lunchtime as the office is closed.

Absence relating to medical appointments will not be authorised without supporting evidence. This also applies if collecting early for an appointment which relates to someone other than the child.