Medication should not be kept in a first aid container.
Some pupils may need to have access to life saving prescription drugs in an emergency, the details will be recorded in the pupil’s individual healthcare plan and identified staff members will be aware of what to do.
The administration of prescription only medication specified in Schedule 19 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Where a first aid needs assessment identifies that Schedule 19 medication may be required to be administered in an emergency, Schools may want to consider providing first aiders with additional training so that they can be aware of the symptoms and condition and administer lifesaving medication in an emergency situation.
Read the statutory guidance on Medicines administration in schools
Medication should not be kept in a first aid container.
Whilst some pupils will have long-term and complex medical conditions or carry their own medication (for example, an inhaler for asthma or adrenaline for intramuscular use in anaphylaxis) the only role for a first aider is generally, limited (where appropriate) to helping pupils who need to take their own medication to do so.
Some pupils may need to have access to life saving prescription drugs in an emergency, the details will be recorded in the pupil’s individual healthcare plan and identified staff members will be aware of what to do.
Read the statutory guidance on supporting pupils at schools with medical conditions for more information.
Pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education.
Governing bodies must ensure that arrangements are in place in schools to support pupils at school with medical conditions.
Governing bodies should ensure that school leaders consult health and social care professionals, pupils and parents to ensure that the needs of children with medical conditions are properly understood and effectively supported.
When deciding what information should be recorded on individual healthcare plans, the governing body should consider the following:
The medical condition, its triggers, signs, symptoms and treatments;
The pupil’s resulting needs, including medication (dose, side effects and storage) and other treatments, time, facilities, equipment, testing, access to food and drink where this is used to manage their condition, dietary requirements and environmental issues, e.g. crowded corridors, travel time between lessons
Specific support for the pupil’s educational, social and emotional needs – for example, how absences will be managed, requirements for extra time to complete exams, use of rest periods or additional support in catching up with lessons, counselling sessions;
The level of support needed (some children will be able to take responsibility for their own health needs) including in emergencies. If a child is self-managing their medication, this should be clearly stated with appropriate arrangements for monitoring;
Who will provide this support, their training needs, expectations of their role and confirmation of proficiency to provide support for the child’s medical condition from a healthcare professional; and cover arrangements for when they are unavailable;
Who in the school needs to be aware of the child’s condition and the support required;
Arrangements for written permission from parents and the headteacher for medication to be administered by a member of staff, or self-administered by the pupil during school hours;
Separate arrangements or procedures required for school trips or other school activities outside of the normal school timetable that will ensure the child can participate, e.g. risk assessments;
Where confidentiality issues are raised by the parent/child, the designated individuals to be entrusted with information about the child’s condition;
What to do in an emergency, including whom to contact, and contingency arrangements. Some children may have an emergency healthcare plan prepared by their lead clinician that could be used to inform development of their individual healthcare plan
Further information can be found by clicking this link Supporting pupils at schools with medical conditions
Medication should not be kept in a first aid container.
Some pupils may need to have access to life saving prescription drugs in an emergency, the details will be recorded in the pupil’s individual healthcare plan and identified staff members will be aware of what to do.
The administration of prescription only medication specified in Schedule 19 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Where a first aid needs assessment identifies that Schedule 19 medication may be required to be administered in an emergency, Schools may want to consider providing first aiders with additional training so that they can be aware of the symptoms and condition and administer lifesaving medication in an emergency situation.
Read the statutory guidance on Medicines administration in schools
Medication should not be kept in a first aid container.
Whilst some pupils will have long-term and complex medical conditions or carry their own medication (for example, an inhaler for asthma or adrenaline for intramuscular use in anaphylaxis) the only role for a first aider is generally, limited (where appropriate) to helping pupils who need to take their own medication to do so.
Some pupils may need to have access to life saving prescription drugs in an emergency, the details will be recorded in the pupil’s individual healthcare plan and identified staff members will be aware of what to do.
Read the statutory guidance on supporting pupils at schools with medical conditions for more information.
Pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education.
Governing bodies must ensure that arrangements are in place in schools to support pupils at school with medical conditions.
Governing bodies should ensure that school leaders consult health and social care professionals, pupils and parents to ensure that the needs of children with medical conditions are properly understood and effectively supported.
When deciding what information should be recorded on individual healthcare plans, the governing body should consider the following:
The medical condition, its triggers, signs, symptoms and treatments;
The pupil’s resulting needs, including medication (dose, side effects and storage) and other treatments, time, facilities, equipment, testing, access to food and drink where this is used to manage their condition, dietary requirements and environmental issues, e.g. crowded corridors, travel time between lessons
Specific support for the pupil’s educational, social and emotional needs – for example, how absences will be managed, requirements for extra time to complete exams, use of rest periods or additional support in catching up with lessons, counselling sessions;
The level of support needed (some children will be able to take responsibility for their own health needs) including in emergencies. If a child is self-managing their medication, this should be clearly stated with appropriate arrangements for monitoring;
Who will provide this support, their training needs, expectations of their role and confirmation of proficiency to provide support for the child’s medical condition from a healthcare professional; and cover arrangements for when they are unavailable;
Who in the school needs to be aware of the child’s condition and the support required;
Arrangements for written permission from parents and the headteacher for medication to be administered by a member of staff, or self-administered by the pupil during school hours;
Separate arrangements or procedures required for school trips or other school activities outside of the normal school timetable that will ensure the child can participate, e.g. risk assessments;
Where confidentiality issues are raised by the parent/child, the designated individuals to be entrusted with information about the child’s condition;
What to do in an emergency, including whom to contact, and contingency arrangements. Some children may have an emergency healthcare plan prepared by their lead clinician that could be used to inform development of their individual healthcare plan
Further information can be found by clicking this link Supporting pupils at schools with medical conditions