At Quinton Primary School, the health and well-being of our pupils are a top priority. We have clear procedures in place to support children with medical conditions and to manage illness during the school day.

Illness & Absence

If your child is unwell, we ask that you keep them at home to prevent the spread of illness. Please inform the school office as soon as possible if your child will be absent. For sickness and diarrhoea, children should remain at home for at least 48 hours after their last symptoms. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/ to find out more.

Medication in School

• If your child requires medication during school hours, it must be prescribed by a doctor and accompanied by a completed Medication Consent Form (available from the school office).
• All medication must be handed to the school office by a parent/carer and clearly labelled with the child’s name and dosage instructions.
• Staff can only administer medication that has been approved in line with our policy.

Medical Conditions & Care Plans

We work closely with families to support children with medical conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, or epilepsy. If your child has a long-term medical condition, please inform us so that we can create an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) tailored to their needs.

First Aid & Emergencies

Our staff are trained in first aid and will care for children who become unwell or injured at school. In the event of a more serious incident, parents/carers will be contacted immediately, and emergency services will be called if necessary.

For further details, please refer to our Medical Policy or contact the school office.