Year 6 Parents Guide 2026-27

8 Medical Needs How will your child’s medical needs be supported A student who is taken ill or has an accident during school hours will be sent to see the School Nurse who will take appropriate action. It is essential that school is informed of any change in contact numbers as the Nurse may need to contact you in an emergency. If your child needs to take medicine during the day, it can be left with the school nurse in the medical cupboard to be administered by the nurse at the appropriate times. All medication must be prescribed by a doctor and must be in its original container. A form must be submitted to the nurse allowing her to administer the required medicine; this form is available either from the nurse or can be downloaded by clicking here - ‘ Parental agreement for school to administer medicine ’ Inhalers Inhalers are best kept with your child, but we recommend that a spare be kept with the school nurse in the medical cupboard. Epipens If your child has an allergy and is at risk of anaphylaxis, it is recommended they carry the pen at all times and that a spare be kept with the school nurse. • PSHCEE The PSHCEE programme helps to prepare children for the world of work and life in general. It tackles issues such as job opportunities, equal opportunities, study skills and leisure as well as sensitive issues such as drug awareness, racism and bullying, sex and sexuality. An important part of this is our Health Education and Relationships and Sex Education programme which the Government made statutory for all schools in September 2020, see this link to the guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education- rse-and-health-education The Government have produced some information leaflets for parents to explain what the curriculum consists of and is trying to achieve. These can be accessed at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/ file/812594/RSE_secondary_schools_guide_for_parents.pdf Our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policy is available on our school website under Policies. Click here to view. All pupils take part in regular assemblies, led by senior members of staff, Learning Managers and Pastoral Officers. The above topics are then reinforced during tutor time by their form tutors. Please keep your child’s Form Tutor or Year Team informed of any issues/concerns which might have an impact in school so that we can fully support your child. HEALTH &WELLBEING