Young people are encouraged to help with these daily tasks, taking turns and responsibilities for all aspects of the day to day running of the house. Young people are responsible for their own bedrooms supported by staff if necessary. As young people get older and progress, their need for independence becomes more apparent. They are supported to achieve levels of independence initially within the house and as they become more competent they are supported to become more independent within the house and eventually out in the community. Should instances of deliberate damage or theft occur, bills for the full cost of replacement or repair will be obtained and forwarded to parents of those students responsible. It is also likely that the responsible students will complete a form of behaviour reflection to understand that damage is unacceptable within the home. It is expected that arrangements for payment of these costs will be agreed by the Head Teacher and the Registered Manager and will be discussed with the student parents. What happens if your child damages School property or other peoples property?
Who looks after my child ’ s medical needs?
If your child is full time residential and you would like your child to be registered with the local GP surgery, we will need your child ’ s medical card to help with the registration. On a day to day basis our onsite Health Promotions Team monitor the health of all young people. Please contact her if you need to discuss any aspect of your child ’ s medical needs. School staff have basic first aid training to help you deal with any problems that might occur. If your child does become poorly whilst with us, we will alert the Health Promotions Manager, who will make arrangements with local health professionals for appointments if required. During the evenings and weekends we will contact NHS Direct. If necessary, we will arrange for them to be seen by the local GP. We will always contact you in the event of your child becoming ill or having an accident. If your child becomes ill, changes in medication or there is a medical discrepancy at home, please keep us informed. If your child is on any long term medication, this is monitored by Residential House staff. Records are kept of any prescribed and non - prescribed medication. It is important that all prescribed drugs are clearly marked in their original container, labelled with the young person ’ s, medication name, dosage and time to be given, We are unable to accept medication that does not include this information. All medication should be handed to a member of staff by an adult. Staff will sign to confirm receipt. Please do not under any circumstances send medication in your child ’ s luggage or on their person.
Only competent, medically trained staff are permitted to administer medication. Please keep us informed of any changes. Any medication change will need a letter from the prescriber to enable us to amend doses of medication.
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