The Russett School

At The Russett we have a dedicated health team who oversee and manage pupils day to day health needs.

Katie Richardson is our designated school Health Support Assisstant (HSA) who manages day to day Health Needs at Russett and the administration of medication. 

 Kaie Bainbridge is a Special School Nurse, commisioned through the NHS who closely supports us.

Kaie's role in school is to help support with medical emergencies, individual health care planning and health promotion, Kaie will support parents/carers with referrals to other agencies and signposting.

The Russett School is not entilted to School Nursing Support.  At present we commission this service at a cost to school.

 If you wish to speak to Kaie or Katie or ask any questions, please do not hesitiate to call our school office on 01606 853005.

Administration of Medication

As a school for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs we are required to gain written permission from parents or carers before administering any medication. To comply with our policy, no pupil is given medication or access to a medical device without confirmation that this has been perscribed by a GP or medical professional, for example a pharmacist. 

What does this mean? 

For example, to administer medication such as antibiotics, paractemol/calpol and other 'over the counter' medicines such as Piriton.  Medication would need to be sent into school in original packaging with a label from the GP/ chemist stating dosage, pupil name and date. 

A form (shown below) must also be completed and returned to school. This is also available on request from the office- we can send a copy home. It is also accessible via our policy and protocol section of the website. 

All medication must be received by named staff member and always signed in and out. 

Please call if you have any questions or queries on 01606 853005At The Russett we have a dedicated health team who oversee and manage pupils day to day health needs.

Katie Richardson is our designated school Health Support Assisstant (HSA) who manages day to day Health Needs at Russett and the administration of medication. 

 Kaie Bainbridge is a Special School Nurse, commisioned through the NHS who closely supports us.

Kaie's role in school is to help support with medical emergencies, individual health care planning and health promotion, Kaie will support parents/carers with referrals to other agencies and signposting.

The Russett School is not entilted to School Nursing Support.  At present we commission this service at a cost to school.

 If you wish to speak to Kaie or Katie or ask any questions, please do not hesitiate to call our school office on 01606 853005.

Administration of Medication

As a school for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs we are required to gain written permission from parents or carers before administering any medication. To comply with our policy, no pupil is given medication or access to a medical device without confirmation that this has been perscribed by a GP or medical professional, for example a pharmacist. 

What does this mean? 

For example, to administer medication such as antibiotics, paractemol/calpol and other 'over the counter' medicines such as Piriton.  Medication would need to be sent into school in original packaging with a label from the GP/ chemist stating dosage, pupil name and date. 

A form (shown below) must also be completed and returned to school. This is also available on request from the office- we can send a copy home. It is also accessible via our policy and protocol section of the website. 

All medication must be received by named staff member and always signed in and out. 

Please call if you have any questions or queries on 01606 853005

HEALTH PROMOTIONS AND GUIDANCE

Sleep Support

Common Illnesses

Health Exclusion Checklist

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/ 

Mental Health & Wellbeing                                                       

https://kindtoyourmind.org/

Dental Health

Headlice

Toilet Training

Healthy Eating

Eatwell Guide

Easy ways to eat well and move more

Children's Weight

LDCAMHS