Medication

These procedures must always be followed when administering medication.

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Only senior staff (room leaders and above) may administer medication.

On completing the medication form for prescribed medication only; CHECK

• Check dosage instructions, child’s name, length of prescription and pharmacy/doctor information with information on the bottle or packet

• Ask what medication has been given to the child in the last 3 days. Write it on the medication form

• Check that the medicine is in date

• EVERY box needs to be completed

• ANY MEDICATION CONTAINING ASPIRIN MUST BE PRESCRIBED

• Parent and staff member must sign the completion of the form

• Inform management of ALL medication forms completed

Always wash hands thoroughly, before giving any medication.

Always ask parents to sign the form at the end of the day to confirm administration was correct.

All medication must be stored in the specified medication boxes.

No medication to be used on regular medication continuation sheet other than emergency medication such as Inhalers, EpiPens or Allergy Medication.

Administration of Medication

At Kiddywinks Nursery, we prioritise children’s safety and follow strict procedures regarding medication administration.

• Nursery staff will only administer medication that has been prescribed for the child by a healthcare professional.

• Medication must be in its original packaging, clearly labelled with the child’s name, and include the prescribed dosage and instructions.

• We will not administer non-prescribed or over-the-counter medication.

This approach ensures safe dosing, prevents accidental over-medication, and supports our safeguarding responsibilities.

Parent Administration

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• Parents/carers are welcome to attend the nursery to administer medication themselves if they feel their child requires it during the nursery day.

• A member of staff will record that the parent administered medication while on the premises.

We appreciate parents’ understanding that this procedure supports children’s health, safety, and wellbeing.

If the incorrect medication is given, the person administering medication is responsible and an investigation will be taken place.

If you have any problems with this, please see a manager.

If a child has medication that is required for immediate administration and could potentially save a life, they MUST have individual care plans.

If children have an EpiPen they must be stored in the allocated medication cabinets. Staff must be trained how to use them and at least 1 member of trained staff must be on site when the child is in attendance.  If this medication is required then a maximum of 2 staff members must be involved, 1 to administer and 1 to support. All other staff must be with the other children, moving from the situation and ensuring their needs are being met. All further information will be included in the child’s individual care plan. If EpiPen is administered an ambulance must be called and state their in anaphylactic shock.