Medical Care
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It is not uncommon for some children to become unwell, or be involved in a minor accident which requires some first aid while at school.
The school has a first aid room which is administered by qualified first aiders during the school day. All students are made aware of this facility and how to access this if required. If a student is unable to return to lessons after visiting the first aid room, the first aider will try to make contact with parents/guardians to arrange for the student to be collected from school. If the emergency services are required, the first aider, or another member of staff in her absence, will accompany the student until parents or guardians arrive.
Prior to starting at Wildern
All new students will receive an information pack. Parents/Carers are asked to use this pack to indicate if their child has any relevant medical conditions. Upon receiving this notification, the first Aid team will email the appropriate medical forms to you to complete. It is essential that the school is informed of any changes to a student’s medical circumstance so that our records remain up to date.
Parents/guardians of children with conditions that staff need to be aware of from the first day of admission, e.g. nut allergies, are asked to give details to the first aider to agree procedures in the case of an emergency.
If a student has medical needs that require managing in school or that are severe or complex, the first aider will contact the parent/guardian to create a Health Care Plan.
Vaccinations
Regular vaccinations are carried out at school by the South West Hants Immunisation Team. Parents/ guardians are informed of these in advance and consent forms will be sent out by email.
New Timings for Paracetamol Administration
Effective from 1st September 2026, Wildern School will only administer paracetamol to students between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Before 11:00 am: Students will not be provided with paracetamol by school staff. This is to ensure that a sufficient time interval has passed since any medication that may have been taken at home before the school day began.
After 2:00 pm: Paracetamol will not be administered close to the end of the school day, ensuring safety before students travel home.
Frequent Requests
If a student requests paracetamol on more than one occasion within a single school week, the designated first aider will contact the parent or carer. This contact is to discuss the underlying reason for the frequent requests and to determine whether an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHCP) is required to better support the child's medical needs during the school day.
