Medicines in School

At Alexandra Park Primary School we are an inclusive community that aims to support and welcome pupils with medical conditions.

We aim to provide all pupils with all medical conditions the same opportunities as others at school. We will help to ensure they can through the following:

• The school ensures all staff understand their duty of care to children and young people in the event of an emergency.
• All staff feel confident in knowing what to do in an emergency.
• The school understands that certain medical conditions are serious and can be potentially life threatening, particularly if ill managed or misunderstood.
• The school understands the importance of medication being taken as prescribed.
• All staff understand the common medical conditions that affect children/young people at this school. This school allows adequate time for staff to receive training on the impact medical conditions can have on pupils.
• Staff receive additional training about any children/young people they may be working with who have complex medical needs supported by an Individual Health Plan (IHP).

 

Please find our 'Medicines in School' policy below. This policy is followed and understood by our school community, the Local Authority and Stockport Foundation Trust.