Massage Clause Samples

Massage. 8.1 Massage is now commonly used with pupils who have complex needs and/or medical needs in order to develop sensory awareness, tolerance to touch and as a means of relaxation. 8.2 It is recommended that massage undertaken by school staff should be confined to parts of the body such as the hands, feet and face in order to safeguard the interest of both adults and pupils. 8.3 Any adult undertaking massage for pupils must be suitably qualified and/or demonstrate an appropriate level of competence. 8.4 Care plans should include specific information for those supporting children with bespoke medical needs. This policy was adopted by the Governing Body on 11th November 2014 Child’s Name……………………………………………….. DOB………………………………. Name/Role Address/phone/email Parent/Carer School Nurse/Health visitor Continence Advisor Physiotherapist Occupational Therapist Hospital Consultant Hospital School Service Physical/Sensory Service GP EP Social Worker Child’s Name……………………………………………….. DOB…………………………….. Name of Support Staff Involved………………………………………………………………… Date Time Procedure Staff Signature Second signature Child’s Name……………………………………………….. DOB………………………………. Name of Support Staff Involved………………………………………………………………….. I can already Aim: I will try to Review date……………………… Parents/Carer………………………………………………………………….. Child (if appropriate)…………………………………………………………… Personal Assistant…………………………………………………………….. Senior Management/SENCo…………………………………………………. Date……………………. Child’s Name……………………………………………….. DOB…………………………….. Name of Support Staff Involved………………………………………………………………… Area of need Equipment required: Support required Frequency of support Child will try to Personal Assistant will do Target Achieved Review Date: Parents/Carer………………………………………………………………….. Child (if appropriate)………………………………………………………….. Personal Assistant…………………………………………………………….. Senior Management/SENCo…………………………………………………. Date……………………. Child’s Name……………………………………………….. DOB………………………………. Personal Assistant’s Name………………………………………………………………………..