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Medication
If you child is in need of medication during his/her time at nursery you should discuss his/her requirements with a member of the management team. Only prescribed drugs will be given to children. Parents are required to complete the appropriate form, which authorises nursery staff to administer the drug to your child. The Head or the Depute Head of the nursery will give you the necessary forms to complete, which are retained in the office. All parents/carers must administer the first dose of any medication that is prescribed for a child in case a child has a reaction to that drug. All medication MUST have been administered by the parent before nursery will accept and administer on behalf of the parent/carer.
If your child suffers from asthma, you must inform the Head or Depute Head of the nursery if there are any activities or specific circumstances that are likely to bring on an attack. If your child suffers from epilepsy you must inform your child’s keyworker and the Head of the nursery what emergency treatment may be required. All children who are receiving medication have it stored in a sealed box within the playroom with a child’s medical care plan. All staff are familiar with procedures to ensure the safe dispense of medicines.
Minor Accidents and Upsets
Care is taken to provide a safe environment for all our children during their time with us. There is a policy regarding accident procedures in the nursery. Occasionally accidents do happen and no matter how insignificant they are deemed; parents are alerted to the incident.
All accidents are recorded and parent’s signatures are sought to confirm they have been alerted to any injury their child has received.
If your child has a more serious accident while attending nursery, every attempt will be made to inform you. If the accident is of a serious nature, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital and you will be contacted and advised to join your child at the hospital.
Bumps at home
We would appreciate if parents could let staff know if their child has had a bump at home. Staff are bound to under Child Protection procedures, to report any unexplained bruising or injury to the Head of the nursery. Glasgow City Council policy on Child Protection makes it clear the role and responsibilities that the Head of nursery has in ensuring that this policy is adhered to. We appreciate how sensitive an area Child Protection is and we hope parents understand the need for following through procedures as outlined in policy guidelines.
If Your Child Becomes ill at home
The nursery would welcome a telephone call if your child cannot attend nursery, due to illness.
If your child becomes ill at nursery
Your child will be made as comfortable as possible until the parent or guardian of the child can be notified. It is important that full details of your child’s medical history is provided when completing admission forms, and they are updated if there are any changes to their health.
Infections and Contagious Diseases
If your child is suffering from any of the above, in the interest of the other children, your child will require to stay at home until your Doctor advises they are fit to return.
Head Lice
This is a common occurrence in nurseries and schools. Some people become upset at the thought of lice. It is an inconvenience. It is a great nuisance and annoying, however, it is not dangerous.
It is nobody’s fault. Children can get head lice anywhere- on a bus, in the house, playing outside, at school and at nursery. Children have to have treatment applied to their head to prevent the spread of head lice, before returning to nursery.
Staff will be sensitive to feelings, offering advice whilst trying to put it in perspective. A video is available which can help you with treatment methods. Please ask at the office.
Suntan Lotion and Sun Hats
Children are not allowed out to play in direct sunlight between the hours of 12 noon and 2pm as the sun is at its hottest. Please can I ask that you provide a sun hat for your child? £1 shall be requested from you to allow us to purchase sufficient sun tan lotion for all children to use on sunny days.