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I cannot believe that the football season has already started, and that can only mean one thing….  CONCUSSIONS.

 

It’s a hot topic and one worthy of a school newsletter reminder to all parents.

Please take the time to review the policy and procedures that the school has available on the school website under Parents section (policies). These policies have been developed in conjunction with medical experts and the Department of Education and are not negotiable. This is for the health and wellbeing of your child.

 

Some questions that have been asked over the years include.

If the concussion is diagnosed as mild, can my child return to school early?

Concussion is concussion regardless of the severity, and if your child has been diagnosed by a medical professional then the following steps need to be taken.

Step 1. Ensure that the medical professional has provided you with instructions, and a written medical diagnosis.

Step 2. Please send this information to the school to ensure we instigate correct practices for concussion upon your child’s return to school. We will also be following the procedure timeline in preparation for their return to school.

Step 3. Follow the policy and procedure protocols.

Step 4. Before your child returns to school a medical clearance is required. Please provide this information to the school. Without this the school will call you to pick up your child. Please let me reiterate that this is not to inconvenience you, it is for the health and wellbeing of your child.

What if I think my child is well enough to come to school?

A medical clearance from your doctor is required with any additional information/instructions that the doctor provides for your child’s safe return to school.

What if I think the GP is wrong?

A second opinion would be your next best option and a medical clearance is required for your child to return to school.

What if my child has a big collision over the weekend and I send them to school without a diagnosis?

If your child presents to sick bay with signs and symptoms resembling concussion, you will be required to pick up your child to be assessed by a medical professional.

Overall

As the medical profession continue to develop and research new techniques for treating concussion, the current  policy and procedures are considered to be best practice and have been developed for maximum effectiveness and success.

Please read the policy and procedures for concussion.