Sickbay

At Moor Park we believe in participating in sport regardless of the weather. However, we realise that there are a variety of reasons why your child may not be able to join in a games session or match.  For this reason we have what is known as ‘Off-Games’.

Your child will be put into a supervised prep session for the duration of the games period.  Please note that if your child is unable to run, they will be exempt from all games unless under specific instructions from a medical professional, and will be under close supervision during break times. 

If you wish for your child to be off-games, please complete this short consent form which will come straight through to our Matrons:

If your child has been prescribed a medicine by a GP or other health professional that must be taken during school hours, we are happy to administer it on your behalf. A log is kept of all medicines given to pupils. Please note that legally we can only administer prescribed medications under the following circumstances:

1) You have completed a Parental Consent form specific for that medication. 

Parental Medicine Consent Form

2) The medicine is in the original, unaltered dispensed container.

3) The medicine is in date and has your child’s name on it. In cases where the administration of prescription medicines requires technical or medical knowledge beyond our remit, the Head will arrange specialised training from an external health care professional.

If you wish your child to be given an over-the-counter medicine that is not already stocked in the Medical Room, we will do so provided that the Head is in agreement with the arrangement; however, as with prescribed medicines, we can only legally administer under the following circumstances:

1) You have completed a Parental Consent form specific for that medication, on the link above.

2) The medicine is in the original, unaltered dispensed container.

3) The medicine is in date and has your child’s name on it. A log is kept of all medicines given to pupils.

Medicines will be stored in the Medical Room in strict accordance with product instructions and in the original container in which dispensed. All medicines are kept in a locked cupboard in the Medical Room. Staff will ensure that a specific medicine for a child is stored in the supplied container, clearly labelled with the name of the child, the name and dose of the medicine and the frequency of administration. Some medicines require refrigeration and they will be stored in the refrigerator in the Medical Room office.

All emergency medicines such as asthma inhalers and adrenaline pens will be readily available, clearly marked and available at all times.

Please always call the school on 01584 872342 to inform us if your child will not be at school. 

Please read the Exclusion recommendations which gives guidelines on how long your child should be away from school for different types of sickness.

We have very clear guidelines on when a child should come into school – or indeed be sent home from school.

Guidelines: If your child is ill

You are welcome to send prescribed medication, with appropriate paperwork, for your child into Sickbay. We do hold a supply of over the counter medication, which we administer as required, as long as we have your correct permissions in place.

Parental Medicine Consent Form

We are an Asthma Friendly Accredited school.  The Medical team here recognise the importance of dealing with asthma and allergies correctly and efficiently while allowing the child to go about their daily schooling with as little disruption as possible. 

We operate a 48 hour rule following absence with a high temperature or diarrhoea and vomiting, applying to all cases. This policy is designed to minimise the spread of virus and infection, to keep our school community safe and is authorised by the School Doctor.

Day ‘0’ First day of return to normal temperature or last period of diarrhoea and vomiting

Day ‘1’ Next day - 24 hours

Day ‘2’ Following day - 48 hours

Using this example, if your child has a return to a normal temperature/diarrhoea and vomiting on Sunday that is Day ‘0’ (the first day of 'wellness'):

Day ‘0’ Sunday

Day ‘1’ Monday 24 hours

Day ‘2’ Tuesday 48 hours

The child may return to school no earlier than Wednesday.