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Markland Hill School Infectious Diseases S.O.P Rationale This policy aims to promote the good health of all pupils in school, by ensuring that the spread of infectious diseases is limited. Links to: Medicines Policy First Aid Policy Guidelines: 1. Pupils who are sick at school are sent to a school first aider, who will assess whether in the school’s opinion the pupil is well enough to be in school or not. 2. If it is decided that a pupil is not well enough to be in school, then parents will be contacted and asked to collect the child as soon as possible. 3. Where a pupil is suspected of having an infectious disease, then the school will follow the infectious disease guidance from the Health Authority, in advising parents about whether or not a pupil should be in school. If a pupil in school becomes poorly, and is suspected of having an infectious disease, the pupil will be immediately removed from contact with other children and parents contacted. Pupils will be supervised by the school office staff until collected. 4. The school will contact the Health Authority, as advised by the infectious disease guidance, if pupils are suspected of having a notifiable disease. Conclusion Guidance through this policy should ensure that any pupil who comes to school with an infectious disease is cared for appropriately and sent home for the protection of other pupils. It should also ensure that parents are given advice according to Health Authority guidelines, when they have concerns that their child has an infectious disease. Pupils at Markland Hill should be protected from infectious diseases being spread, through the guidelines in this policy. A Grimwood July 2013