Parents

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Parents are asked to provide details of any health conditions or concerns on the enrolment form at the start of each school year. For pupils joining at other times, this information should also be included on their enrolment form.

If your child requires medication at school for a serious illness or allergy, such as asthma or a nut allergy, you must inform the school office as soon as possible.

School Nursing Service

The School Nursing Service provides confidential health support and advice to children, young people, parents, carers, professionals, and community settings across Wiltshire. We work with schools to develop health policies, support classroom health programs, and provide guidance on immunisations, screening, medical conditions, and child protection.

Find out more about our service here.

Referring to the Service

• Self-referrals: Young people (secondary school-aged) can attend School Nursing drop-ins or contact the Single Point of Access (SPA).

• Other referrals: Parents/carers, education staff, GPs, or social care can refer (with parental consent) via SPA:

  • Phone: 0300 247 0090 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00)

  • Email: vcl.wiltshirespa@nhs.net

Diarrhoea and vomiting

We are obliged to follow Wiltshire Council guidance which is informed by the UK Health Security Agency with regards to diarrhoea and vomiting. Children can return to school 48 hours after diarrhoea and vomiting have stopped.

Please see the link below to the Government exclusion table for more information regarding diarrhoea and vomiting and other illnesses.

Further Information and Support

For information and guidance around children's health, please see the Wiltshire Council website's health for 5 to 16 year olds page.