Medical Care
At our school, the health and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe and caring environment where children feel supported if they become unwell, have an accident, or need first aid.
Our trained staff follow clear procedures to ensure prompt and appropriate care, keeping parents informed every step of the way.
This page outlines how we manage medical situations and what you can expect should your child need assistance during the school day.
Minor injuries will be dealt with by the supervising staff member. If there are any doubts as to the seriousness of an injury, a qualified first-aider will then be consulted.
If the injury proves to be serious or if there are any further doubts, the Head or Deputy Head will be notified.
They, or the school office, will then inform parents and take whatever action is necessary.
School will notify parents/carers of all head injuries (including minor bumps) using a medical slip and by telephone if there is concern.
The class teacher will notify parents personally about any incident directly at the end of the school day.
Any parents with a child in need of special treatment should discuss this in full with the class teacher and a senior member of staff so that a clear treatment plan is agreed.
If children are ill during the school day, they will be seen by a suitably trained member of staff who will assess the situation. If it is deemed necessary to send a child home, this will be approved by a member of senior staff before a call to parents is made.
There are always first aid and paediatric trained staff in school.
With the exception of asthma treatment and Epi Pen use, medicines should not be taken in school unless absolutely necessary as part of a prescription e.g where fours doses are required.
If parents wish school to administer medication, a form needs to be completed to be approved by a member of senior staff. Medicine should be bought to school in the original box, which shows the label from the pharmacy, the does and timings for the medicine to be given.
If any type of paracetamol is required for headache/migraine/menstrual pain etc, it needs to be given to the pupil by the parent, unless there is an agreement with the headteacher and an administration of medicine form completed.
Where a pupil has a diagnosed special medical condition a School Health Care Plan should be formulated and agreed between the parent, the child’s doctor and/or the school health team and the school.
All staff members are trained every year about Asthma, the symptoms and how to manage treatment. We have Asthma Friendly School status, which sows our commitment to the safe management of Asthma in our school.
Information about any children with asthma is recorded and in the Asthma File in school and on our management system, Arbor.
It is parent/carer responsibility to check the expiry dates of inhalers, although school will remind parents when they are approaching this date. Parents are responsible for ensuring their child has their inhaler with them at school each day, if a child does not have their inhaler, parents will be contacted immediately to provide one.
Key Stage 1 Inhalers are kept in the classroom medical box and are used with the help of the class teacher, or at dinnertime the medical box is kept in the hall conservatory and inhalers are used with the help of the first aider on duty.
Key Stage 2 Children look after their own inhalers and, if needed in lesson time, take them with the help of staff. Out of lesson time, they are kept in the class medical box for easy access.
We keep spare inhalers in our school as part of our emergency medical resources, the yare kept in the admin area of school in a clearly labelled case.
Please ask for our Asthma Policy for further details
St Martin’s C of E Primary School is fully compliant with the 2026 national guidance on the safe use, storage, and management of adrenaline auto‑injectors (Epipens) in educational settings. We are committed to ensuring that any pupil or adult experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis receives immediate, safe, and effective support.
Our Approach
Recognising anaphylaxis Staff are trained to identify early and severe symptoms of anaphylaxis so that action can be taken without delay.
Immediate administration In the event of suspected anaphylaxis, an Epipen is administered immediately in line with national medical guidance. Staff follow clear, rehearsed steps to ensure rapid and safe intervention.
Use of personal and spare devices Pupils with prescribed Epipens have their own devices and health care plans on site. Parents are responsible for replacing EpiPens that are approaching their expiry date, although school will offer reminders.
With written parental consent, a spare emergency Epipen may be used if a pupil’s own device is unavailable, faulty, or expired. We have four spare EpiPens, which are kept with other emergency medical resources in the admin area of school.
Staff training All staff receive annual training from qualified providers on recognising anaphylaxis, administering Epipens, and following emergency procedures. Training records are maintained and refreshed regularly.
Emergency procedures After administering an Epipen, staff immediately call emergency services and continue to monitor the pupil until help arrives. A second dose may be given if advised by medical professionals.
Record keeping Every incident involving an Epipen is documented, reported to parents/carers, and reviewed to support ongoing safety and learning.
Regular checks All Epipens — personal and spare — are routinely checked for expiry dates and condition. Replacements are arranged promptly.
Allergy Policy Our Allergy Policy outlines how we identify, support, and safeguard pupils with allergies, including risk‑reduction measures, food management, and expectations for staff vigilance.
School now has a defibrillator on site and staff trained to use it, it is kept with the other medical emergency resources in the admin area of school.
A bleed kit was donated to our school by Fereday's First Responders for use in emergencies.
Our Approach to Mental Health Support
Early identification - Staff are trained to recognise early signs of emotional distress, changes in behaviour, or emerging mental health needs. Concerns are logged, monitored, and responded to promptly.
In‑school support We offer a range of supportive interventions, including:
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pastoral check‑in
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wellbeing groups
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emotional literacy support
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mentoring
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safe spaces for pupils to talk
Support is delivered sensitively and confidentially by trained staff.
Working with families - We work closely with parents and carers to understand a child’s needs and agree appropriate strategies. Communication is open, respectful, and centred on the child’s wellbeing.
Referral to external agencies When specialist support is needed, we follow clear referral pathways to external agencies such as:
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NHS mental health services
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school nursing
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counselling providers
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local authority support teams
Referrals are made with parental consent and in line with safeguarding procedures.
Staff training - Staff receive regular training on mental health awareness, trauma‑informed practice, and how to respond appropriately to pupils experiencing emotional difficulties.
Safeguarding - Mental health concerns are managed within our safeguarding framework. Where a child’s wellbeing or safety may be at risk, procedures are followed immediately.
Record keeping -mental health concerns, interventions, and referrals are recorded securely and reviewed regularly to ensure continuity of care.
Promoting wellbeing - Our curriculum, assemblies, half termly mental health and well-being days and daily practice promote resilience, emotional literacy, and positive relationships, helping pupils to flourish.
The following websites may be useful
Kooth – a 24/7 online counselling service for 11+
BEAM – offer drop in sessions for children and young people between the ages of 5-18