####### BEST PRACTICE

Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School will endeavour to eliminate unacceptable situations by promoting best practice in supporting children with medical conditions. In doing so we will:

- • that children have access to the prescribed medicine they need as arranged with parents; • that children have access to the prescribed medicine they need as arranged with parents;
- • necessary, manage each medical condition through an Individual Healthcare Plan; • necessary, manage each medical condition through an Individual Healthcare Plan;
- • to the views of children and their parents and take advice from medical professionals in planning • to the views of children and their parents and take advice from medical professionals in planning the support needed;
- • that children with medical conditions are supervised appropriately and not left alone when ill; • that children with medical conditions are supervised appropriately and not left alone when ill;
- • access to the full curriculum or as much as medical consultants recommend; • access to the full curriculum or as much as medical consultants recommend;
- • in partnership with health services to ensure swift recovery or access to treatment; • in partnership with health services to ensure swift recovery or access to treatment;
- • opportunities to manage medical conditions with dignity; • opportunities to manage medical conditions with dignity;
- • medical needs such that parents are not required to support their child in school; • medical needs such that parents are not required to support their child in school;
- • all children in school on and off-site activities, meeting their medical needs in the best way • all children in school on and off-site activities, meeting their medical needs in the best way possible.

####### LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School is covered by the local authority’s medical malpractice insurance policy. This covers all staff in the arrangements made to support children with medical conditions for whom particular training has been given. Staff must follow the guidance, procedures and administering of medicines accurately.

####### COMPLAINTS

Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School holds a Complaints Policy details of which can be found on the school website or available from the school office. Should any complaint be received in respect of the support provided for individual medical conditions, it will be dealt with in accordance with the Complaints Policy.

####### EQUALITY STATEMENT

Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School is mindful of its Equality Duties; respecting religious belief and ensuring that support is provided for those with disability needs that might be affected by this policy. Where there are language or communication issues, and to avoid any misunderstanding, the parents/carers and Headteacher will agree an appropriate course of action. The Headteacher will engage interpreters or signers when required to ensure that full understanding of a children’s medical needs are determined accurately.

With regard to off-site visits and residential opportunities, Milton on Stour CE VA Primary School will ensure that reasonable adjustments enabling children to be included are appropriate and made in consultation with parents/carers.

#### SINGLE EQUALITY ACT 2010

This policy is written in line with our Single Equality Policy. All children have equal access to the curriculum regardless of their gender, disability or ability. We plan work that is differentiated for the performance of all groups and individuals and are committed to creating a positive climate that will enable everyone to work free from racial intimidation and harassment to achieve their potential.

####### The school has 1 of medicine cabinet(s) located: Main office

Adopted date:	15th February 2022
Signature of Headteacher:	R Tidby
Signature of Governing body:
Next review date	February 2025