HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS
We have an ESBA school nurse who comes to KRS every Wednesday. A main
task is to organise an inoculations programme and screening of new pupils in
Y7. Elementary first aid is provided by office staff who are trained to the standard
of “First-Aid at Work”. Standby transport is always available if serious cases of
accident or illness require that pupils be taken to the MRS. If children are
obviously unwell at the start of a school day, they should NOT be sent to school.
Parents will always be notified whenever a child is taken to the MRS. All
accidents in school must be recorded in the accident book kept in the
secretary's office.
Any child who becomes ill during school times reports to the secretary who will
record the illness and also check against the list of medical disabilities. For
minor illnesses during the school day, pupils will be allowed to rest and recover
in the school medical room, after reporting to the secretary. Where the problem
will not be solved quickly then parents will be contacted to collect their child.
Members of staff will be able to check with her about a child's absence for
medical reasons.
MEDICINE AND PUPILS:
When children are unwell the best place for them is at home with an adult. A
sick child will not be able to cope with school activities, and if the illness is
infectious there will be a serious risk of other children and staff becoming ill.
Occasionally, however, a doctor regards a child as fit to return to school provided
a prescribed medicine is taken. There are also children with long term
illnesses who can only attend school if medication is either given during the
school day or is available in an emergency. For example a small proportion of
epilepsy sufferers require drugs during the day and some children suffering with
asthma need prescribed medication urgently in an attack.
The parent must be responsible for providing the medicine in question in a
suitable container clearly labelled with the child's name and directions for
administration and for replenishing supplies as necessary. The medicine will
be kept by the secretary who may assist in administering doses. Administering
common drugs by staff such as ‘Paracetamol’ is not allowed and pupils are not
allowed to carry such materials.
There is a confidential medical file kept, which is issued to all staff when a new
pupil arrives or on a monthly basis, so that they are kept informed of all special
health needs.
SEX EDUCATION
This is contained and taught within the following subject areas:
Moral Education/Religious Education
Science
Personal and Social and Health Education
The aims of the sex education programme are:
• To provide knowledge about the processes of reproduction and the nature of sexuality and
relationships.
• To teach skills and attitudes which allow pupils to manage their relationships in a responsible and
healthy manner.
• To provide an understanding that positive, caring environments are essential for the development of a
good self-image, and that individuals are in charge of their own bodies and responsible for them.
A copy of the school policy on sex education is available on request. Each year parents are given the
opportunity to see the teaching materials and receive explanations of the way in which they are used.
Parents have a right to withdraw their children from all or part of the sex education provided (other than
those elements contained within the National Curriculum). Parents who wish to exercise this right should
contact the Headteacher to discuss the matter.
AREA EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, STUDENT COUNCELLOR AND SPEECH THERAPIST
An Educational Psychologist is established on the strength of Service Children's Education and visits the
school regularly. The Psychologist is available to help any child who is experiencing learning, behavioural
or emotional problems. Parents' consent is always obtained before a referral is made and parents are fully
consulted at all times. Parents may also request referral.
SSAFA SOCIAL WORKER:
The services of the SSAFA Social Worker are available to all pupils. The ESBA SSAFA Social Worker can
be contacted on 24 74 4453.
Referrals can be made in three ways:
• by parents
• by the school
• by pupils themselves.
No school referral is made without first seeking the approval and permission of parents, but in the case of
self-referral, there are occasions when a child needs to speak to someone in confidence without the
knowledge of parents. In such cases the Social Worker or the ESBA Nurse use their professional
judgement before deciding whether parents should be contacted. The ESBA Nurse is available for
confidential consultation on Wednesdays at short break.
