Medication Policy & Procedure
Some children may require medication during their minded hours.
If your child is prescribed with medication this should be discussed before your child starts or as soon as the medication is prescribed.
If your child takes regular/ long term medication which needs to be administered during their minded hours you will be asked to complete the appropriate forms before they begin attending. It is the parent /carers responsibility to inform me of any changes to their prescribed medication, dosage or timings, also to ensure you replenish medication as necessary, including when medicines expire.
Medicines prescribed by a doctor must have the pharmacy label with your child’s name, dosage and frequency. Medicines, creams, gels, etc. must be in their original container and not decanted.
I will need to know the reasons for the medication, any side effects, and how to administer. You will need to complete and sign medication forms before you leave your child so please allow sufficient time for this. You will need to let me know the last time your child had their medication so I can space the doses out. I have a supply of 2.5ml and 5ml medicine spoon, any other dosage you will need to supply a suitable syringe or spoon.
Your child’s medicine will be stored according to the instructions. I have a secure medicine cabinet which has a child lock on. Medicines can also be stored in the fridge if instructed.
I do keep a supply of paracetamol suspension which can be given should your child become unwell and need medication during their minded hours. I will phone you to let you know and ask if you would like them to have medication, I will require written permission in the form of a text message or email. This should only happen in occasional circumstances and usually a parent / carer will be asked to collect a child if they are not well enough to attend.
I will keep a spare salbutamol inhaler and spacer which can be given to your child if required, to aid with breathing problems and asthma like symptoms. You will be required to sign a medication form if your child is given the inhaler. Usually those with asthma will bring their own inhalers and spacers.
When I have administered medication I will ask you to read and sign the medication book when you collect your child. I reserve the right to refuse care for your child if they do not have the correct medication and this may put them at risk whilst they are with me (ie, inhalers, epipens)
Some children may require medication during their minded hours.
If your child is prescribed with medication this should be discussed before your child starts or as soon as the medication is prescribed.
If your child takes regular/ long term medication which needs to be administered during their minded hours you will be asked to complete the appropriate forms before they begin attending. It is the parent /carers responsibility to inform me of any changes to their prescribed medication, dosage or timings, also to ensure you replenish medication as necessary, including when medicines expire.
Medicines prescribed by a doctor must have the pharmacy label with your child’s name, dosage and frequency. Medicines, creams, gels, etc. must be in their original container and not decanted.
I will need to know the reasons for the medication, any side effects, and how to administer. You will need to complete and sign medication forms before you leave your child so please allow sufficient time for this. You will need to let me know the last time your child had their medication so I can space the doses out. I have a supply of 2.5ml and 5ml medicine spoon, any other dosage you will need to supply a suitable syringe or spoon.
Your child’s medicine will be stored according to the instructions. I have a secure medicine cabinet which has a child lock on. Medicines can also be stored in the fridge if instructed.
I do keep a supply of paracetamol suspension which can be given should your child become unwell and need medication during their minded hours. I will phone you to let you know and ask if you would like them to have medication, I will require written permission in the form of a text message or email. This should only happen in occasional circumstances and usually a parent / carer will be asked to collect a child if they are not well enough to attend.
I will keep a spare salbutamol inhaler and spacer which can be given to your child if required, to aid with breathing problems and asthma like symptoms. You will be required to sign a medication form if your child is given the inhaler. Usually those with asthma will bring their own inhalers and spacers.
When I have administered medication I will ask you to read and sign the medication book when you collect your child. I reserve the right to refuse care for your child if they do not have the correct medication and this may put them at risk whilst they are with me (ie, inhalers, epipens)