Medical
and Health Care
Please note that Gordon Primary School is a ‘NUT FREE ZONE!’ No child is permitted to bring snacks of nuts or snacks with nuts in them.
All Primary 1 pupils are given a medical by a local doctor or school nurse as required.
Eye-tests are carried out on all children in Primaries 1.
Audiometric tests, to detect hearing defects, are carried out following referral from ourselves or your GP. The school can also refer any child for a test, if a parent or teacher expresses any doubt about hearing. The school would naturally consult with parents before starting this procedure.
The Schools Dental Service carries out dental inspections as part of a survey in P1 and P7.
The school nurse will occasionally visit the school and may issue leaflets to promote health education and offer advice to pupils and parents. Parents can contact the school nurse at any time to discuss a concern. Contact details can be found near the end of this handbook.
Please note, no medical examinations will be carried out without permission.
If a child takes ill in school or has an accident the parent or person to be contacted in an emergency will be informed if the condition is such that the child would be better going home or for treatment. It is therefore essential that the school has on record information as to where parents or emergency contacts can be located at all times of the school day. In cases of injury to a child where hospital attention may be necessary, the child may have to be taken there without delay. This would be done under the care of the school staff and parents contacted as soon as possible.
Medication to Pupils
Non-prescribed medication (including Paracetamol) will not be given to pupils by staff.
Individual members of staff may or may not be willing to administer prescribed medicines. Parents are asked to plan the giving of medicines in out-of-school hours where at all possible i.e. the child may return home at lunch time. Where this is not possible, parents must fill in and sign the form MED P (prescribed) before a volunteer member of staff administers the medicine. These forms are kept at the School Office. All medicines will be stored in a locked drawer at the Office and pupils will have to come there at the appropriate time(s) i.e. when the medicine must be taken. You are advised to bring only a small quantity of the medicine to school.
Where a pupil is on complex medication for an on-going condition, arrangements will be made for that individual to receive medicine. Procedures will be agreed by parents, school and medical staff.
Children with ongoing or severe medical concerns will have a medical action plan created. The school will check these plans annually to ensure that all information is up to date and that all relevant staff are aware of needs. If there are any changes to your child’s medical condition then please inform the school immediately.
Headlice
Headlice are a recurring problem and we would appreciate if parents could notify us if they find any in their child's hair so we can follow Health Board Guidelines ensuring confidentiality. The Chemist or Health Centre can advise on treatment. Research shows that the most effective way to eliminate headlice is to fine comb on (conditioned) hair every week.
If in doubt about treatment, please contact the School Nurse, Mary Carryer at Melrose Health Centre (01896 822161)
Please note that Gordon Primary School is a ‘NUT FREE ZONE!’ No child is permitted to bring snacks of nuts or snacks with nuts in them.
All Primary 1 pupils are given a medical by a local doctor or school nurse as required.
Eye-tests are carried out on all children in Primaries 1.
Audiometric tests, to detect hearing defects, are carried out following referral from ourselves or your GP. The school can also refer any child for a test, if a parent or teacher expresses any doubt about hearing. The school would naturally consult with parents before starting this procedure.
The Schools Dental Service carries out dental inspections as part of a survey in P1 and P7.
The school nurse will occasionally visit the school and may issue leaflets to promote health education and offer advice to pupils and parents. Parents can contact the school nurse at any time to discuss a concern. Contact details can be found near the end of this handbook.
Please note, no medical examinations will be carried out without permission.
If a child takes ill in school or has an accident the parent or person to be contacted in an emergency will be informed if the condition is such that the child would be better going home or for treatment. It is therefore essential that the school has on record information as to where parents or emergency contacts can be located at all times of the school day. In cases of injury to a child where hospital attention may be necessary, the child may have to be taken there without delay. This would be done under the care of the school staff and parents contacted as soon as possible.
Medication to Pupils
Non-prescribed medication (including Paracetamol) will not be given to pupils by staff.
Individual members of staff may or may not be willing to administer prescribed medicines. Parents are asked to plan the giving of medicines in out-of-school hours where at all possible i.e. the child may return home at lunch time. Where this is not possible, parents must fill in and sign the form MED P (prescribed) before a volunteer member of staff administers the medicine. These forms are kept at the School Office. All medicines will be stored in a locked drawer at the Office and pupils will have to come there at the appropriate time(s) i.e. when the medicine must be taken. You are advised to bring only a small quantity of the medicine to school.
Where a pupil is on complex medication for an on-going condition, arrangements will be made for that individual to receive medicine. Procedures will be agreed by parents, school and medical staff.
Children with ongoing or severe medical concerns will have a medical action plan created. The school will check these plans annually to ensure that all information is up to date and that all relevant staff are aware of needs. If there are any changes to your child’s medical condition then please inform the school immediately.
Headlice
Headlice are a recurring problem and we would appreciate if parents could notify us if they find any in their child's hair so we can follow Health Board Guidelines ensuring confidentiality. The Chemist or Health Centre can advise on treatment. Research shows that the most effective way to eliminate headlice is to fine comb on (conditioned) hair every week.
If in doubt about treatment, please contact the School Nurse, Mary Carryer at Melrose Health Centre (01896 822161)
