Please complete and submit when medication is sent to school with your child.
Authorisation
By submitting this form I hereby authorise the Head Teacher or person authorised by the Head Teacher to administer the medication detailed below. If any changes in the medication are prescribed I will notify the Head Teacher immediately.
I understand that the person who administers the medication will not be medically trained and that it is not part of their obligations under their contract of employment.
I confirm that I will be responsible for the provision of the medication, whenever required, in an appropriate container bearing a clear label showing -
- The name of the medication
- The name of the patient
- The dosage
- Specific directions for administration
- Related precautions
- The name of the dispensing pharmacy/doctor
- The date of issue or the expiry date.
I confirm that I will be responsible for ensuring the medication has not expired.
I understand that the Head Teacher and school staff will take such care as would a reasonable prudent parent and I confirm that I will not hold the Governors, school staff or Education Authority responsible for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the administration of this medicine.