Class teachers have responsibility for the welfare of the children in their care.

 Prescribed medicine may be given when necessary at the discretion of the Headteacher, and only if written instructions for administration are clearly given.

No medication of any kind should be left with a child, in bags or lunchboxes, or with the class teacher.

Parents should see the Headteacher if they wish medicine to be given.  Only medication prescribed by a doctor can be administered. 

The School will not accept 'over the counter' chemist preparations.

Parents are asked to give work telephone numbers and ensure that these are kept up-to-date in case of an accident.  They are contacted if the child becomes unwell or needs to be taken to casualty. 

In minor accidents which can be treated at School, parents are notified, if necessary, verbally or by letter.

There is always at least one member of staff who holds a current First Aid certificate.

Children should not wear jewellery to school, although children with pierced ears may wear small studs if necessary.  All jewellery, including watches, must be removed during P.E. for safety reasons.

Security

Broughton Community Infant School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all the children, staff and visitors.

For safety reasons, children should at no time (even when accompanied by an adult) use the front entrance as it is used for deliveries. 

During normal school hours, all parents and children should enter school via the rear playground doors. 

At other times, parents should report to the School Secretary at the front of the building. The school has a Visitors Policy which requires all visitors to report to reception.

The children do not leave the school grounds without adult supervision.

Special security locks have been fitted to limit access into the main school.

The school has established procedures to deal with any emergency situation that may arise and all staff and pupils are familiar with the emergency procedures.

Fire and security alarms have also been installed in the school.

The governors, caretaker and Headteacher (Designated Health and Safety Officer) undertake regular risk assessments of security.