Information Book

ASTHMA POLICY

Each child’s condition is different, therefore it is the responsibility of parents to ensure the school is fully informed of your child’s condition, and the action needed to be taken in case of breathing difficulties.  This action is recorded on an Asthma Action Card.

Parents’ Responsibility

Ensure school is notified that your child is asthmatic.

Ensure an individual Asthma Action Plan Card is completed for the school and that is regularly up-dated. Please add any other facts you wish the school to be aware of on this card.

Ensure children either carry their Ventolin or leave it at the office with written instructions regarding dosages.

Ensure children are educated to:

School’s Responsibility

Medication can be administered at the office only with written instructions.

Children will have immediate access to treatment.

In emergency situations, if the child’s condition does not improve and you cannot be contacted, an ambulance will be called.  The school is in the Ambulance Fund.

Staff are aware of the Asthma Crisis Plan.  Asthma puffers are available in cases of emergency.

Information about asthmatic children’s needs will be communicated to all those responsible for treatment.

Information regarding child’s asthmatic condition will remain confidential and within the school and not recorded on Pupil Record Cards.

ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY (Severe Allergic Reactions)

Parents must inform the school of any child who is at risk of a severe allergic reaction. 

The School Canteen does not sell peanut products and parents are asked not to send peanut products (eg peanut butter sandwiches) to school.

Individual medical bags are set up for children with special medical conditions.  These are taken on all excursions which the child attends.

Anaphylaxis training is proved to all staff.