HOME ABOUT US PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS CURRENT PARENTS NEWS & EVENTS CAREERS CONTACT MEDICAL ROOM ABOUT US SERVICES MEDICAL ROOM COVID UPDATE Following on from rising Covid rates the Government has asked that face masks be reintroduced in all secondary schools for students and staff in communal areas. This is a sensible way to help keep students, staff and our wider community safe from Covid this winter. Therefore, with immediate effect, we are requesting that all students (except those with a medical exemption) wear a face mask when travelling on school transport, in communal spaces and when queueing indoors for food. Please remember to continue to perform a lateral flow test twice weekly. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our local communities healthy and safe. CLOSE NOTICE ✕ We use cookies on our website to ensure that we give you the best experience. This includes cookies from third party social media websites, especially on pages where embedded content from social media can be found. Such third party cookies may track your use of our website. To continue with cookies, please click 'Accept' below. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time. ✔ Accept Young people need and are entitled to access health information and advice. They can be referred to the school nurse by themselves, parents or professionals. Our medical room is situated near the main reception in the Communications block. First Aiders are available to attend medical emergencies and to deal with students and staff who become ill or get injured during the school day. In addition to our medical room facilities, several members of staff at The Cedars also have first aid qualifications. MEDICATION IN SCHOOL Due to Leicestershire County Council regulations, Staff at The Cedars are not allowed to provide any medication for students. This includes Paracetamol. The only exception to this rule is the emergency administration of pre-prescribed Epinephrine (Epipen), which has been provided by, and consented for, by parents. Please contact Medical Staff to discuss such requirements and to request a consent form. SCHOOL NURSE School nurses are experienced qualified nurses, mainly with specialist children’s nurse qualification and/or school nurse degree. Each cluster of schools will have their own school nurse. The school nurse supports students, parents and carers with any health related issues. COUNSELLING Students are able to receive counselling in school and may self-refer or be referred by a teacher or other member of staff. COUNSELLING HELPS Counselling can help in many different circumstances, including relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, bereavement, depression and stress. Further information and referrals please speak with a student manager. USEFUL LINKS Beehive Webmail Ofsted CONTACT US 0116 267 7107 schoolenquiries@thecedarsacademy.org.uk Wanlip Lane Birstall Leicester LE4 4GH © Lionheart Educational Trust 2021 - All Rights Reserved. Subject Access Requests Trust Policies Contact Us