In school it is important for us to ensure that every child is healthy. We do this in a variety of ways:

• Curriculum that teaches about healthy lifestyle choices
• Healthy School status
• Healthy school dinners
• Water in all classes
• Trained first aiders
• Keeping records of any allergies, medical diagnosis etc.
• Keeping in date medication
• Health Care Plans
• Liaising with outside agencies

Curriculum

We teach the children how to be healthy through PE, Science and PSHE. 

Healthy Eating

Our school meals are prepared by Ideal Meals and are a balanced and healthy choice. There is plenty of choice for our children. 

Some families decide to send their child with a packed lunch. We do monitor these to ensure that they are suitable and healthy.

We do not use sweets or chocolate as rewards. 

Health Care Plans

Some children have specific health needs and therefore require a Health Care Plan (HCP). This is drawn up after liaising with medical professionals, parents and the child. It is shared via our CPOMS system and training is booked if required. If your child has a health condition that you feel may need this plan then please speak to us.

First Aid

We have many members of staff that have a variety of first aid training. We have first aid stations and follow strict procedures. We take first aiders and packs with us on every trip. 

Asthma

We have many children in school that need an inhaler. It is the family’s responsibility to inform school if a child has asthma and to provide medication. We fill in an asthma plan and have the medication in class. This medication is taken on all trips.

Infection Control

Throughout their lives children do become ill. Whilst we encourage every child to attend school every day we do realise that some illnesses require them to take time off. We take advice from the Public Health Agency.

Links for Parents

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/