Useful Information
Bumps & Bruises
Accidents do occur from time to time, despite a safe environment, but you will always be informed if anything happens to your child. If you child arrives at nursery with a bump or bruise or cut we ask that you inform a member of staff. A record will be kept which you will be asked to countersign. In the event of your child becoming unwell it could be helpful to know whether a bump or knock has happened. It will also offer protection for the nursery.
Medicines
Medicines will NOT be administered unless prescribed for the child by a doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist and with written consent from the parent/carer:
- Prescribed medicines: Staff will administer if your doctor has prescribed it and the parents have signed a consent form
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Medicines for known medical conditions: e.g. Ventolin for Asthma. In these circumstances the nursery will need:
a) A letter from you as a parent giving permission for the administration of the medicine
b) A spare inhaler
c) Signed consent form
- In the event of an emergency it may be necessary for a doctor to administer medicine without having time to check with you. The nursery therefore ask parents/carers to inform staff of any medicine given prior to him/her being brought to nursery. Parents/carers will be asked to complete a form informing us of what was given. This will allow the doctor to assess for overdose or dangerous combination risks. Please make sure nursery staff are fully informed if your child is receiving medication.