Medication in School

Paracetamol

Paracetamol can be administered for minor aliments during the day.

Restrictions: If this is before 12pm, a phone call home will be required to gain verbal parental permission.

Please note only one dose is permitted to be administered during the school day.

Ibuprofen

If Ibuprofen is required, a phone call home to gain verbal parental permission will now be required at all times.

Antihistamines

Antihistamines will no longer be provided for Hayfever as per West Sussex County Council regulations, if your child requires this medication, please ensure you medicate your child before school.

Other Medication

If your child needs any other medication, the following must be adhered to.

1. Medication must be prescribed by a GP.
2. Be in its original packaging.
3. Include the Patient Information Leaflet.
4. Complete the consent form and return to First Aid.

Medical consent forms can be obtained:

• From the First Aid Room.
• By downloading from the purple box at the right of this page.
• Or sending an email to medical@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk 

(See also our Managing Medicines Policy).