Illness Children who are unwell should stay at home and not come into school. If a child is unwell, parents should email their child’s form teacher and the school secretary ([email protected]) by 8.30am for each day they are absent (or telephone the school office on 01865 391570). If a pupil is absent without notification, the school secretary will telephone parents to establish a reason for absence. We request that children who have sickness or diarrhoea remain off school for 48 hours after their last symptom. If your child has a highly infectious disease e.g. chickenpox or scarlet fever, please keep them off school and email the medical team ([email protected]) and your child’s form teacher at the earliest opportunity. Healthcare There are two nurses at Abingdon Prep and one is always on duty throughout the school day. Based in our small, friendly medical room, they offer care to children who need them, whether as a result of an accident, injury, minor illness or quick chat for reassurance. Parents are asked to complete a form detailing their child’s medical history which will be sent before joining the School and should be returned to Admissions. If there are any significant changes to your child’s overall medical condition at any stage during his time at Abingdon Prep, please inform our school nurses via email on [email protected] so they can keep his record up to date. Listening service Pastoral staff run a listening service which is available to all pupils who wish to talk about anything which may be worrying them. Medication The nurses can administer medications, including those prescribed from home, such as antibiotics, once parents have completed the medicines form. They also keep named emergency medication including inhalers and adrenaline autoinjectors. They provide continued support to children with longer health needs such as diabetes and asthma. Medical information Page 05
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