Dear Parent,
We are unable to administer iboprufen or any medication that contains aspirin to students at school unless prescribed by a doctor. However, to best support our students we are able to give a dose of paracetamol if necessary and after other efforts have been made to ease their pain.
If a student still complains of pain even after having a drink, sitting quietly or lying down, we will contact you by phone to ask permission to give one 500mg dose of paracetamol. This will be noted on our Medical Tracker system and you will be notified by email to say this has happened.
It is a legal requirement that the school has written permission from parents/carers before a child is given paracetamol. Please complete this form to indicate your consent to the school giving paracetamol in the event of headache, toothache, period pain etc. The school will also contact you by phone before any paracetamol is given, to obtain your verbal consent and to confirm whether your child has taken any medicines before attending school. Please ensure that we always have your up to date contact number and make sure you inform us of any changes. Please note paracetamol will not be issued without written and verbal consent.
Yours faithfully,
Miss Harrison
Headteacher
Archer Academy