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School Health and Medical Protocol

At Sandy Secondary School, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of every student in our care. Our comprehensive health and safety approach is underpinned by the presence of a dedicated full-time medical officer, who is available throughout the school day to provide prompt and professional medical assistance whenever needed.

We recognise that understanding each student's individual medical requirements is essential to ensuring their safety and enabling them to thrive academically. We therefore urge all parents and carers to keep the school fully informed about any specific medical conditions, allergies, medications, or health concerns their child may have. This information allows our medical team and teaching staff to provide appropriate support and make necessary adjustments to the learning environment.

Our approach to student health extends beyond emergency care. We work collaboratively with parents, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to create a safe, inclusive school community where every young person can flourish with confidence. Regular communication between home and school ensures that we can respond sensitively and swiftly to any health-related matters, supporting students to achieve their full potential whilst remaining healthy and secure.

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Health Information

Allergens & Anaphylaxis

Students with severe allergies must carry two adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen, Jext, or Emerade) at all times and understand how to use them. The medical room can hold spare auto-injectors and antihistamines for emergencies.

Asthma

Students with asthma must always have their inhalers within reach, clearly labelled with the student's details so they can be swiftly returned if misplaced. A spare inhaler can also be stored in the medical room for added precaution.

Illness & Vomiting

Following UK Health Security Agency guidance, any student who experiences diarrhoea and/or vomiting should remain at home for 48 hours after symptoms subside. This measure is essential to prevent the spread of illness across the school.

Medication in School

Parents should ensure medication is taken before school wherever possible. Any medicine required during school hours must be kept in the medical room, in its original packaging, and accompanied by written consent from a parent or guardian.

Respiratory Symptoms & COVID-19

Students with respiratory symptoms resembling COVID-19 should stay home until symptom-free. Those with mild symptoms (excluding a high temperature) are encouraged to attend. A positive COVID-19 test requires 3 days of home quarantine.

Hydration

Students should bring water bottles, which can be refilled at the school's water fountains. Fizzy and energy drinks are not permitted and will be confiscated. Students should keep their bottles with them as leaving lessons for water is only allowed if unwell.