AUTHORITY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
CONSENT TO EMERGENCY HOSPITAL TREATMENT
An emergency may arise which makes it imperative for a child to receive treatment without delay. In these circumstances, the hospital will always attempt to contact the parents immediately whenever possible and ask for verbal consent before an anaesthetic or treatment is administered.
IMMUNISATIONS
Your child’s immunisations MUST comply with the UK Childhood Immunisations Schedule which can be found on the following website www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/vaccination-schedule-age-checklist.aspx
I am aware that if my child is not immunised in accordance with the United Kingdom schedule they will be regarded as unprotected against certain infectious diseases and therefore at risk. If there is an outbreak of an infectious disease in the school my child will be sent home immediately in order to protect them from infection. I acknowledge that submitting this form demonstrates my agreement to this
ACUTE MEDICAL CONDITION/ILLNESS
INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
Following an episode of diarrhoea and/or vomiting, pupils should be kept away from school for a 48 hour period after the symptoms have ceased. The viruses that cause gastro-intestinal symptoms can remain infectious for 48 hours after the symptoms have resolved and therefore cross-infection remains a risk factor.
Temperature or fever
If your child's temperature is raised above 37.6 °c they should remain off school until they have had a normal temperature for 24 hours without the assistance of medication.
COVID-19
Please follow current UK Government guidelines regarding symptoms, testing and isolation.
ALLERGIES
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
If a child has a chronic illness it is recommended that they have an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) developed between the child, parents and the School. This will ensure that the child is provided with the most appropriate care and support during his/her time at the School. The School Nurse will contact the parents of pupils she feels may require an Individual Healthcare Plan.
Does your child have or has ever suffered from any of the following?
MEDICATION
Prescribed medication: Must be in the original packaging with a clear and legible label and contain the patient information leaflet.
Over-the-counter (Homely Remedies) Medication: We will contact you directly for verbal consent if your child requires over the counter medication i.e. pain relief. You will be required to sign a written consent when you collect your child from school.
You will be required to sign a consent form for the administration of medication. All medication will be kept and administered to the individual child by the School Nurse/other responsible staff member.
PASTORAL INFORMATION
Please use the space below to provide details regarding any issue that you feel may affect your child’s emotional, physical or mental health. It is helpful for us to know whether a child was born prematurely or had difficulties at birth, as this can affect their development and learning skills. Also, if there are any family issues i.e., long term ill health, step-families, adoption or recent deaths, it is always beneficial for us to be made aware of these situations so we are able to provide holistic and encompassing support for your child.
If you feel there is information that you would prefer only the School Nurse to be aware of please indicate below.
DECLARATION
Information provided in this form will be shared with the academic staff if the School Nurse feels that it is appropriate to in supporting the health and well-being of your child. It is important that chronic medical conditions, allergies or any other health concerns, are shared with the academic staff so they can actively support your child and provide appropriate care.
I acknowledge this information and confirm that all of the information submitted in this form is true and accurate.
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