Medications

Your child may be required to take medication in school due to a health need. This may be short term or long term. Consents must be given by parents/carers for medications to be taken in school and a Health Care Plan may be necessary if the health need is more complex. 

Forms may be completed during the transition days outlining your child's health requirements. Any additional staff training will be arranged following the completion of this. Medications may be stored in school as necessary - arrangements for this will be explained to you when completing the relevant paperwork.  

As per West Dunbartonshire Council policy, staff are not able to apply sun cream to children in school. Therefore, if hot temperatures are forecast please ensure you apply sun cream in the morning before school. It may also be appropriate to provide a hat in warm weather to provide coverage.