Medicine and Sickness
Children should not attend nursery if they are suffering from sickness, diarrhoea, an infectious illness (such as conjunctivitis) or have any unspecific rashes (until diagnosed by a doctor).
They may return to nursery once 48 hrs have passed since last symptoms.
If a child becomes ill while at nursery, a parent or carer will be telephoned to tell them of their child’s illness and be asked to collect the child. If the parents are unavailable other authorised contacts will be called, if necessary, the child’s GP will be called. In the event of an emergency, the child will be taken to the nearest hospital, accompanied by a senior member of staff, who will act “in loco parentis” until a parent / carer arrives. Removal to hospital is subject to permission being given on our registration form for emergency treatment to be sought. Registration form will be taken with the child, together with any other relevant information held.
Please also see Covid 19 Policy for attendance which must be agreed and followed until the current pandemic situation eases
Medication is only given when prescribed by a GP or dentist and is clearly labelled by the pharmacy.
Calpol
Calpol is kept onsite for emergencies only. Parents will be telephoned before Calpol is given, however, if a child’s temperature becomes exceptionally high and a parent cannot be contacted, then Calpol will be administered – this will be done as a last resort and only after other methods of relieving the temperature have been attempted.
Parents / carers will be contacted and asked to collect their child and take to their GP to be checked over.
It is considered that if a child needs calpol or any other non-prescription medication before they come to nursery, then they are not well enough to be at nursery as symptoms will return once dose has worn off and you will be asked to take your child home until they are well enough to attend without medication.
If a child has to receive regular, prescribed medication whilst attending The Old School House, full written details must be provided, and the medication provided in its original packaging / bottle, clearly marked with the child’s name and dosage instructions as prescribed by the provider of the medication. Dosage instructions will be confirmed on one of our medicine forms: Parents/carers will then be required to sign the form when collecting their child to confirm acceptance that the medication has been administered.
Special Requirements
If your child has an allergy of any sort you must make sure that you notify us in writing, giving full details of allergy/ foods which must be avoided and treatment which may be required.
You must remember to tell us promptly about any changes to details already given or about new allergies which may arise during your child’s attendance at this setting.
To inform us of any changes/ developing allergies please email the office theoldschoolhousetenterden@live.co.uk so we can ensure all measures are in place to prevent the allergy/ reaction.