Any medication brought to school MUST be prescribed. Any medication brought to school that is not prescribed will be safely disposed of by the health care team. All prescribed medication MUST be clearly labelled and fully state the child's name, date of birth, name of medication, dose, how often to take and must have an expiry date on it. This must be written in English. Over the counter medication is available at school and is not necessary to be brought in by the child.
Glasses/Contact LensesBoarders who wear glasses should bring a copy of their prescription to school and hand it in to the health centre. They must bring a spare pair of glasses with them for use in case of loss or damage. Pupils who wear contact lenses must bring a spare pair of glasses to use in case a lens is lost or there is an eye injury or irritation. Protective eyewear should be used for playing squash and fives.
Mouth GuardsIt is essential that all pupils involved in contact sports wear mouth guards. The pupils own dentist should be able to supply these, however, hot mouth guards are available from the Ros shop.
Consent 1
I understand that in an emergency every effort will be made to obtain my consent to an operation, administration of an anaesthetic and to emergency dental work but if this proves impossible, I hereby authorise the Head or Houseparents in loco parentis to make the decision.
Consent 2
I hereby give my consent for the school nurse and/or house staff to give medication to my child, and for first aid to be applied by staff should the need arise. For day pupils, the school health team will make every effort to contact parents first.
Consent 3
I hereby give my consent for the school health team to safely dispose of any medication that is not prescribed to my child in the event they arrive at school with medication.
Please indicate below the dates your child's immunisations took place, if applicable.
If there is any uncertainty about this, please contact your Doctor for a printout summary of your child's medical history.
Please be aware that immunisation information will be shared with the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to ensure your child is only offered the appropriate immunisations.