Health
Health
We want your child to get the best out of school and he/she will only do this if fit and well. Children who are over tired or under the weather do not learn successfully.Please do not send your child to school if he/she is not well or if there has been diarrhoea or vomiting (and all children get these occasionally). In such cases, your child should not return to school until he/she has been clear for at least 24 hours. For common childhood illnesses there are minimum periods for which they should stay away. If you are in doubt please contact your G.P. or ring the school for advice.
If your child is taken ill or has an accident in school every effort will be made to contact you, or a neighbour, or a relative. It is therefore essential that the Secretary has an up to date list of addresses and telephone numbers (home and work) together with the name, address and telephone number of a friend or relative who is prepared to look after your child if you are not available.
In an emergency the school will look after your child and arrange for treatment if necessary, and you will be contacted at the earliest opportunity .
The Education Authority does not allow teachers to give medicines or tablets to children except in cases of long term conditions, or in exceptional circumstances. If you feel that your child must have medicine in school, you must first consult the Head Teacher, who may require written medical evidence in support. If it is then agreed that medication may be given, you will be required to sign an authorisation form. Back to top