Welfare

The welfare team has access to a wide range of resources and can support parents and families with a range of issues. Some examples of areas we can help with:

• Medical support for children during school hours
• Liaison between home and school
• Help accessing other support services (local and national) for students and families
• Help understanding how you can help your child succeed at school through attendance

Meet the Team

Mrs R Punn (Primary) - I joined the Primary Phase in January 2017 and hold a current First Aid at Work certificate.  I have also recently acquired my QA Level 3 award in Paediatric First Aid.  I am enjoying supporting your child/children with matters relating to Welfare and also assist the school with the Attendance for the Primary Phase.  Being a mother myself, I can understand the importance of ensuring that your child is well looked after and has the right support and care whilst at school.

Ms L Gill (Secondary) – I have been with the Academy for over 6 years.  The welfare role has given me the opportunity to help students and parents/carers with medical and attendance needs. We have an extensive range of contacts with outside agencies. This helps us to provide a variety of services to improve their school experience. Our strong team of staff are here to assist all students/parents with queries regarding their medical care and attendance.

Mrs Virk (Secondary) – I am a mother and have always wanted to work with children. After studying towards my child-minding qualifications, I decided to apply for a post in school. I initially started out in the Secondary phase in September 2011 and then moved to the Primary phase in 2012. I enjoy working with the students, staff and parents in the Primary.

First Aid

If a pupil has a minor bump or injury they will be treated at school by a qualified first aider.

Emergencies

In the case of a more serious injury parents/carers will be contacted immediately. It is important that you keep us informed of any changes of address or telephone numbers.

Please note that the school is a non smoking establishment and no one is permitted to smoke in the building or inside the school grounds.

Simple guidelines to help your child’s attendance

• Ensure that your child attends everyday
• Provide medical evidence for any illness taken
• Arrange holidays during school holidays
• Arrange medical appointments are arranged after school or in the holidays
• If medical appointments have to be made during school time, please keep them to a minimum.

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The asthma friendly schools website is now live and has a lot of resources that may be useful:

Asthma and respiratory :: North West London ICS (nwlondonicb.nhs.uk)