If your child has a long-term medical condition or a condition that may require emergency intervention whilst at school, you will need to complete a Healthcare Plan. In addition to this, if your child requires medication during the school day, you will also need to complete the relevant medication form.

Prior to staff administering any medication or student self-medication the school must have written confirmation of details from the parent/guardian. In order to comply with Government legislation, we also require written confirmation of instructions from a health practitioner. ​ Please note that there is no legal duty which requires staff to administer medication, however staff who volunteer to do this will be unable to administer any medication without the appropriate consent form. ​ There are three situations which may arise: • Staff to administer medication on an adhoc basis (usually short-term treatment) • Staff to administer medication for more complex medical needs • Student to carry/administer their own medication

If your child is ill and cannot attend school, please telephone the school as soon as possible, selecting Option 1 – pupil absence. Alternatively, please email attendance@stbb.org.uk.(mailto:attendance@stbb.org.uk) You will need to leave your child’s name and form group along with details of why they are absent. You are required to do this on each day of your child’s absence.

Students who become ill or have an accident must inform their teacher. The school offers basic first aid and can deal with minor ailments. If students need to go home, the school office will telephone a parent/carer or emergency contact to make appropriate arrangements. Students should not contact parents directly if they are unwell.