Child Safety

Holy Family Catholic School acknowledges that Asthma is a chronic, treatable health condition that affects approximately one in ten Australian children. With good Asthma management, children with asthma need not restrict their daily activities. The school also recognises that education assists in establishing a better understanding of Asthma within its community and subsequently minimises its impact. To facilitate best practice in the management of Asthma at Holy Family Catholic School, the school has an Asthma Policy & accompanying procedure. Please see our website for more information. https://www.hfdoveton.catholic.edu.au/childsafe.html

 

Parent, Guardian & Carer (Parents) Responsibilities: 

Parents with children affected by Asthma are responsible for ensuring they: 

  • Inform the school at either enrolment or on initial diagnosis, that their child has asthma; 
  • Record student medical information on Operoo
  • Provide a copy of their child’s Asthma Action Plan to the School and ensuring it has been prepared in consultation with, and signed by, a medical practitioner; 
  • The Asthma Action Plan should be reviewed and updated at least annually ensuring all details on their child’s enrolment form and medication record are completed prior to commencement at the School; 
  • Bring to the immediate attention of the school any change in their child’s condition and required response procedures. The students Asthma Action Plan will need to be renewed in consultation with, and signed by, the student’s medical practitioner; 
  • Provide to the school an adequate supply (2 sets) of appropriate asthma reliever medication and a spacer (including a child’s face mask, if required); 
  • Encourage their child to learn about and understand their asthma, and to communicate with staff immediately if they are unwell or experiencing asthma symptoms. 

Suzanne Deefholts

Child Safety Officer