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 Ravinder 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.

Lakhvir 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.

Kuldeep 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.

Drop-in Sessions

Drop in sessions are available for all parents who want to have a chat with us about their child’s medical needs and/ or attendance. These sessions are available every Thursday between 9am-10.30am. Please call in advance on to let us know if you to intend to drop in so we can ensure someone is free to meet with you.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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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)