Members of Staff. In additional to this, it would be reasonable for ALL members of staff to be: ● trained to recognise the symptoms of an asthma attack and, ideally, how to distinguish them from other conditions with similar symptoms ● aware of this policy ● aware of how to check if a child is on the asthma register aware of how to access the emergency inhaler and who the designated members of staff are, and the policy on how to access their help Asthma UK has produced demonstration films on using a metered-dose inhaler and spacers suitable for staff and children. xxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xx/knowledge-bank-treatment-and-medicines-using-your-in halers What Arrangements are in Place at our School? Healthcare Plan Pupils with asthma will need to have an individual healthcare plan, details about which are given on page 6 and in Appendix 3. It is important to agree with parents of children with asthma how to recognise when their child's asthma gets worse and what action needs to be taken at that time. An Asthma Action Plan (available from Asthma UK) is a useful way to store written information about a child's asthma. The child’s GP or Xxxxxx Xxxxx will complete this in conjunction with the child and his/her parent. It includes details of the inhalers used, asthma triggers for the child, emergency action and contacts for the GP or Asthma Nurse. This can be attached to the healthcare plan. In early years settings it is foreseeable that the younger children will not have the ability to convey to members of staff that their symptoms are getting worse or identify what medicines they need to take and when. It is, therefore, imperative that early years and primary school staff, who have younger children in their classes, know how to identify when symptoms of asthma are getting worse and what action they need to take when this happens. This should be reinforced by asthma action plans, asthma medicine cards (both provided by parents) and regular training and support for staff. Asthma Register A register of children who have been diagnosed with asthma or prescribed a reliever inhaler should be kept. This is particularly crucial in larger schools, where there may be many children with asthma, and it will not be feasible for individual members of staff to be aware of which children these are. In primary settings, where a teacher has responsibility for a single class each year, this will be easier to manage (so a register may not be needed). Schools should ensure that the asthma register is eas...
Members of Staff. To ensure all leave of absence has been approved. Wherever possible requests should be made in advance and in writing. Submit leave requests to the Head teacher. Head teachers should submit leave requests to their Chair of Governors. Delegated responsibility may be given in the Head teachers absence. To plan ahead with regard to future commitments and possibilities, and where possible to use the school holidays. Do not assume that a leave of absence request will be approved. In emergency situations, to notify the Head teacher as soon as reasonably practicable, giving the reason for the absence and how long they expect to be away from work to deal with the emergency. In these circumstances written confirmation of the dates and reason for absence should be obtained at an appropriate time. Not to abuse the provisions in this policy; any abuse will be dealt with in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedure, or during the probationary period in accordance with the Probation Policy. Any monies paid for inappropriate or fraudulently obtained leave will be repayable to the employer. To be aware of pension implications when taking leave of absence. LGPS/NHS employees may elect to buy any or all ‘lost’ pension through an Additional Pension Contribution (APC). If this is done within 30 days of returning to work the Council/ School shall pay two thirds of the cost of the APC (a shared cost APC) and you will pay the remaining one third. If you make your election past the 30 day deadline the Council/ School will not make a contribution to the APC and the full cost has to met by yourself. Where you choose to stop contributions during the same period this will not count towards reckonable service for pension purposes until contributions are resumed. Further advice can be sought from the LGPS by following the links at xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx or by calling 0000 000 0000 Please note that if a member of staff is a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), pension contributions cannot be paid for periods of unpaid leave. Further advice can be sought from the TPS by following the links at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx or by calling 0000 000 0000 This may also effect other benefits such as National Insurance and tax contributions. Further advice should be sought from Human Resources
