Administering Medicines Policy
Introduction
In 2005 DfES published Managing Medicines in Schools and Early Years Settings. This policy reflects this guidance.
Children with medical needs have the same rights of admission to a school setting as other children. Parents have the prime responsibility for their child’s health and should provide schools with information about their child’s medical needs.
There is no legal duty that requires school staff to administer medicines and medicines should only be taken to school when essential. Staff have a duty of care to act like any reasonably prudent parent. In exceptional circumstances the duty of care could lead to administering medicine and/or taking action in an emergency.
Schools need to know about any particular needs before a child is admitted or when a child develops a medical need. A health care plan may be necessary for such children, involving parents and relevant health professionals.
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