Supporting Children with Medical Conditions and Administering Medicine in School

Parents must provide the school with sufficient and up-to-date information about their child’s medical needs.  We believe they are a key partner and must be involved, alongside the child, in the development and review of their child’s healthcare plan.  Parents are also responsible for keeping the school updated with any change in their child’s medical requirements.

Medical Conditions

Hillcross Primary School is an inclusive school, and we make every effort to ensure that all pupils are included in every aspect of school life.  Pupils at our school with medical conditions are fully supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education.  We will work with families and linked professionals where relevant to carefully consider the needs of children with a medical condition on a case-by–case basis.  This will involve developing a Healthcare Plan so that they can play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy and achieve their academic potential.  Please click on the policy link for more information.

Administering Medicines in School

Although school staff have no legal obligation to give medicine to children at school, if they have long-term or complex medical needs, or require short-term treatment (such as antibiotics), we will work with families in the best interests of the child. 

When a child is obviously unwell, the best place for them to be is at home, with an adult.  A sick child will be unable to cope with school work and, if the illness is infectious, will put others at risk.  However, we do not want the need for medication to stop a child from returning to school if they are well enough to do so.  This will be undertaken in line with school policy and procedures only and on the basis that neither specific staff, the school, nor the local authority will be held responsible for any problems which may result from them doing so.  Please click on the Administering Short Term Medicines in School link for more information.