The Governing body should ensure that sufficient staff have received suitable training and are competent before they take on responsibility to support children with medical conditions. It is expected that pupils with medical conditions are fully involved in discussions about their medical support needs and contribute as much as possible to the development of, and comply with, their individual health plan. It is expected that parents provide the school with sufficient and up-to-date information about their child’s medical condition. Parents will be involved in the development and review of individual health care plans, and are expected to carry out actions they have agreed, eg, provide medicines and equipment and ensure they or another nominated adult are contactable at all times. Staff training The school understands that certain medical conditions are debilitating and potentially life threatening, particularly if poorly managed or misunderstood. The school also understands the importance of medication and care being taken as advocated by healthcare professionals and parents. Charles Darwin School is committed to providing appropriate training for staff who volunteer to participate in emergency first aid at work. The relevant health care professional should lead on identifying and agreeing with the school, the type and level of training required and how this can be obtained. The school’s Health lead will ensure that whole school awareness training is adequate for supporting pupils with medical conditions. New staff will also receive this same training. Charles Darwin School may choose to arrange training themselves. The lead in arranging this is the school’s Health lead, who should also ensure that staff training remains up-to-date. Training should be sufficient to ensure that staff are competent and have confidence in their ability to support pupils with medical conditions, and to fulfil the requirements as set out in individual healthcare plans. They will need an understanding of the specific medical conditions they are being asked to deal with, their implications and preventative measures. Staff at Charles Darwin School must not give prescription medicines or undertake healthcare procedures without appropriate training. A first aid certificate does not constitute appropriate training in supporting children with medical conditions. Record keeping Written records will be kept of all medicines administered to children. The record will be kept by the school’s Health lead in Student Services and medication given logged on SIMs. The Deputy Head (Welfare) will check the ‘Administration of Medication Record’ to ensure it is being completed and to ensure that the agreed procedures are being followed. Parents/carers should be informed if their child has been unwell at school.
Does treatment of the medical condition affect behaviour or concentration? Are there any side effects of the medication? Is there any ongoing treatment that is not being administered in school? What are the side effects? Any medication will be stored ROUTINE MONITORING (IF APPLICABLE) Some medical conditions will require monitoring to help manage the child/ young person’s condition. What monitoring is required? When does it need to be done? Does it need any equipment? How is it done? Is there a target? If so what is the target?