Medical Information Young children who are unwell should stay at home in order for them to recover as quickly as possible. 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 child is absent without notification, the school secretary will contact parents to establish a reason for absence. If a child is suffering from a sickness or tummy bug, in line with our school policy, they must be kept at home for at least 48 hours after their last symptom. 4 Our school nurse is on duty throughout the school day. Based in our small, friendly medical room, care is offered to children as a result of an accident, injury or minor illness. As part of the joiner pack, parents are asked to complete a form detailing their child’s medical history - please supply as much detail as possible. If there are any significant changes to your child’s overall medical condition at any stage during their time at Abingdon Prep, please email [email protected] so we can update our records. Healthcare Teachers at Abingdon Prep School receive regular training in First Aid. In addition, Pre-Prep and other key staff, undertake Paediatric First Aid training. First aid The nurse can administer medications, including paracetamol, antihistamine and those prescribed from home, such as antibiotics, once parents have completed the medicines form. Medicine should be brought to the nurse at the school office so that it can be stored safely. We do ask that any Pre-Prep child prescribed with antibiotics stays off school, completing two days of the course before returning. The nurse also keeps named emergency medication including inhalers and adrenaline autoinjectors and will provide continued support to children with longer term health needs such as diabetes and asthma. Medication Illness
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