We include in our planned teaching and on a day to day basis, information, reminders and explanations concerning health, food, hygiene, basic drugs awareness and other health related matters. (See separate section on Sex and Relationships in Curriculum page). As previously mentioned we encourage children to have a marked water bottle with them in school and to drink from it at frequent intervals during the day. They are also encouraged to bring a piece of fruit to eat during break-time.
All members of the school community have a responsibility to take due care of their own safety and the safety of others. We have a Health and Safety Policy which is designed to minimise the risk of accidents.  If a child is hurt, we have staff trained to administer initial First Aid. However, in all cases of more serious injury we contact parents.  
It is for this reason that it is essential that we have at least one emergency telephone number for each child.

School Health Service
The Health Service provides for inspections at various times in the children's development. Parents will be advised of individual medicals concerning their children.
The School Nurse is Alison Rogers. Should any parent wish to speak with her about any health matter concerning their child please call in at the office and we can put you in touch. She arranges screening tests for hearing and eyesight on a regular basis.
The School Dentist visits the school once a year to look at all the children's teeth. The dentist advises parents if treatment is necessary.

Medication
The School will administer prescribed medication only, in accordance with the schools ‘Administration of Medicines Policy’. For all medicines kept in school a form must be completed which gives us the necessary information . Medicines  must be given in to the school office by the parent.  Pupils must not carry any medicines on their persons, except asthma inhalers if the school has been notified in advance and the necessary form completed.
The Governors report to parents annually concerning improvements made to the security of the children, staff and buildings.

Headlice
It is the responsibility of all parents to check their children’s heads regularly and to treat any cases of headlice immediately. General advice can be obtained from leaflets in the reception area or from the school nurse. If cases are noticed at school we will inform parents immediately, so that treatment can be given before other children are affected. Please do not be embarrassed or angry if we do this! We are asking that children with shoulder length or longer hair should wear it in plaits, bunches or tied back in some way.

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