The following people make routine visits :
The School Nurse visits regularly. The weight, height and eyesight of all the children are checked in their reception year and also year 6.
The School Dentist visits once a year to inspect children aged five years. Parents will be notified in writing of the date of this visit. No treatment is given during the inspection but if your child requires treatment you will be notified. You can then decide if you wish this to be arranged through the School Dental Service or by your own dentist.
The Audiometrician conducts hearing tests on all children at some point during their first year in school. If any hearing problems are found, you will be notified and further tests are arranged.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
In the interest of the well being of all pupils, please notify the school if your child should contract Mumps. German Measles (Rubella) or Chicken Pox. A copy of “Guidelines for Parents on Infectious Diseases” prepared by the local Healthcare Trust is kept in the school office. Please contact the school if you have any concerns.
MEDICINES
If your child has need of permanent medication, e.g. for asthma, the medicine - clearly marked with the child’s name and class and the instruction for administering it - should be left in the school office.
Should your child be ill at school we will contact you during the day. Please fill in the Pupil Information Sheet asking for telephone numbers and notify us immediately of any change of employment, address or telephone numbers. This form is updated annually and your co-operation is appreciated.
HEAD LICE
Head lice are passed from person to person by head to head contact, regardless of age or how clean their hair is. Daily combing and weekly head checks on wet hair is essential to try to prevent infection. If head lice are found please inform the school who will advise other parents to be more vigilant, without breaking any confidences. Further information on head lice and details of the two methods of treatment currently recommended are available from the school office.
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