Please Note: If a child becomes ill during the day, his/her parents or carers will be contacted.
In the event of a visit to First Aid a slip is sent home (a text is sent home if it involves a bump to the head). If we believe the child needs attention from a Doctor we will call parent/carer asap.
Therefore, please let us know immediately if you (or named emergency contacts) change address or telephone number.
Thornhill Primary school staff do not have a statutory duty to give medicines or medical treatment. However medicines will be administered if appropriate as we wish to enable the inclusion of pupils with medical needs, promote regular attendance and minimise the impact on a pupil’s ability to learn.
If your child requires regular, daily medicine, or has a medical condition, please contact the school to arrange a Health Care Plan.
Occasionally a GP may prescribe that a medicine has to be taken during the school day. Parents may either, call into school and administer the medicine to their child, or they may request that a member of staff administers the medicine.
If school staff are to administer the medicine, the parent must supply the medicine in the original pharmacist's container to the school office and must complete a 'Request for school to administer medicine' form.