First Aid Update

Staff First Aid Training

During the last week of Term 2 all staff completed a refresher course for CPR, Anaphylaxisis & Asthma. This course is completed yearly along with other training and updates during the school year. 

When Is It Ok To Send My Child To School...

When your child is unwell it can be hard deciding whether to keep them away from school. Not every ailment needs to keep your child from school.

There are also times when it is obvious that your child is too unwell to attend school and sometimes in the rush, we might not give our children enough time to recover.

Common sense goes a long way in preventing illness. In general your child will normally be OK to attend school if:

· your child has no fever

· can eat and drink normally

· is rested and alert enough to pay attention in class

· has completed any GP recommended isolation

Some Guidelines to Consider

Raised Temperature

If your child has a raised temperature they should not attend school. Generally a fever needs to have subsided for 24 hours before your child can return to school and when there are no other symptoms of concern.

Headache

A mild headache can be caused by feeling upset or suffering from tiredness and your child should be OK to attend school. If there is no improvement on their return home or the headache gets worse, consult your GP.

Vomiting and Diarrhoea

If your child is feeling sick or has a tummy ache and it subsides it is OK to send them to school. If your child has vomited or had diarrhoea keep them absent from school for 24 hours symptom free. If they have no other signs of illness symptoms, most cases pass with rest and re hydration.

If they are suffering from gastroenteritis they may require longer than 24 hours symptom free as they will also be suffering from tiredness, lack of energy and fatigue.

Remember if you are concerned about your child’s health consult your GP.

Teach Your Child The Basics

- Keep your hands clean 

- Wash hands before eating, after using the toilet and after blowing your nose

- Cover your mouth by coughing or sneezing into your elbow

- Do not share food

- Keep your hands away from eyes and mouth

Medication During School Hours

If your child requires medication during school hours please bring the medication to the front office in the original packaging and fill out the Medical Authorisation Form. Medication must not be given directly to the child to administer themselves during school hours. This includes medication such as throat lozenges, Panadol & creams.

Asthma

If your child has Asthma we advise that their Ventolin and Asthma Action Plan is placed in the front pocket of their school bag. This allows all staff to easily access it, if required. Spare Ventolin and spacers are kept in the First Aid room and also main common areas at EPS. If your child is suffering from Asthma and needs Ventolin administered during school hours please call the office and we will visit your child in their classroom. If your child has Asthma please provide a copy of their Asthma Action Plan to the front office.