Medication

At Culverhill School we have staff that volunteer to administer medications at school, on trips and on camp. We do not administer non-prescribed medication to KS2 students (Yr 3 to 6 inc). 

We have different medications categories at school:

• Regular medication - for long term conditions - these are given at lunch time
• One off medications - for example a short course of medicine prescribed by the doctor

- these are given at lunch time. Please ONLY supply the number of tablets that are needed to be taken at school in the original packaging as medications cannot be sent home daily.

• As needed medications - for students who may have a condition that may flare up whilst at school - usually given at lunch time if possible.
• Emergency medication - for students who, for example, may carry an auto-injector - given when the student requires it. If your child needs emergency medication please email the school before your child starts at Culverhill so that she can ensure the class team are suitably trained and the school nurse is informed.
• Asthma inhalers. 

If you need to send in medication for your child please request the form from your class teacher. This form needs to then come into school with the medication either from the parent or carer directly to school staff or given to the bus escort if your child comes to school via transport. 

Please clearly label all medication boxes and bottles with your child's full name. Prescribed medications should carry ready printed name labels on boxes I bottles. Please do not mix and match medications.

Expiry dates must match containers.

Please check expiry dates on ALL medications including inhalers. As inhalers stay in school from September to July please ensure the inhaler expiry date is long enough to cover this period. 

Should your child use an inhaler please fill out the School Asthma Card

Send this form along with your child's inhaler and spacer to school on the first day your child starts at Culverhill School. It is recommended that anyone (adult or child) using an inhaler uses it with a spacer to get the maximum relief from the medication. The inhaler and spacer should be clearly labelled and sent in in a labelled clear plastic wallet I bag. 

Regrettably any forms that are incorrectly filled out or medication that arrives that is not in its original packaging may mean your child will not receive their medication when requested.