Medication
If your child is in need of medication during his/her time at nursery, you should discuss their requirements with the Head of Establishment. Only prescribed drugs will be given to children, at the discretion of the Head of Establishment. Parents/Carers are required to complete the appropriate form, which authorises nursery staff to administer the medication to your child. All parents/carers must administer the first dose of any medication that is prescribed in case your child has an adverse reaction to it. When collecting your child, you will be asked to sign the appropriate form which states when your child was given the medication in nursery. If your child has a condition such as, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, and requires medication ‘when required’, you will be asked to complete a health care plan, which clearly states your child’s requirements and when they will require medication. Please ensure that the Head of Establishment is aware of any medical condition prior to starting their placement in nursery, to ensure that all the correct measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of your child. All medication/medical information relating to a child will be reviewed with the parent on a monthly basis to ensure the nursery has the most recent and current information.

Minor Accidents
Care is taken to provide a safe environment for all children during their time with us. There is a policy regarding accident procedures in the nursery. Occasionally accidents do happen and no matter how insignificant they are deemed, parents are alerted to the incident.

All accidents are recorded and parent’s signatures are sought to confirm they have been alerted to any injury. It is our policy to phone parents and carers if your child has had a head injury, no matter how minor, to let you know how the incident occurred, and the measures we are taking to ensure your child is well. On collection of your child, you will be asked to sign the accident book and will also be given a copy of ‘Head Injury Notification and Observation Instructions’ which clearly states the signs to look for after a head injury.
If your child has a serious accident while attending nursery, every attempt will be made to inform you. If the accident is of a serious nature, your child will be taken to the Accident and Emergency Department, of the nearest hospital and we will contact you and advise you to join your child at the hospital.

We would appreciate that parents and carers could let staff know if their child has had a bump at home. Staff are bound under Child Protection procedures to report any unexplained bruising or injury to the Head of Establishment. Glasgow City council policy on Child Protection makes it clear the role and responsibilities that the Head of Establishment has in ensuring the policy is adhered to. We appreciate how sensitive an area Child Protection is and we hope parents understand the need for following through procedures as outlined in policy guidelines.

If your child is unwell
It is important that full details of your child’s medical history are provided when completing the admission forms and enrolment into nursery, and they are updated if there are any changes to their health.

If your child becomes unwell in nursery, they will be made as comfortable as possible until they can be collected by their parent or carer, or other adult as agreed. If your child is not coming into nursery due to being unwell, please phone the nursery and inform them. If your child is suffering from an infection or contagious disease, in the interest of the other children, your child will be required to stay at home until your Doctor advises that they are fit to return. We ask that if your child has sickness and/or diarrhoea, that you keep your child from nursery for 48 hours after the last bout to ensure your child is well, and to reduce to risk of passing on the infection to other children. Budhill Family Learning Centre follows guidelines from NHS.

Head Lice
This is a common occurrence in nurseries and schools. Some people become upset at the thought of head lice. It is an inconvenience, and a nuisance, however, it is not dangerous. Children can get head lice anywhere, on a bus, in the house, playing outside, at nursery, and at school. Children must have treatment applied to their head to prevent the spread of head lice, before returning to nursery. Your local pharmacist can advice you of the best treatment to use.

Sun Lotion and Sun Hats
It is not advised to allow children out to play in direct sunlight between the hours of 12 noon and 2pm as the sun is at its hottest. We ask that you provide a sun hat for your child, and would advise that the child’s name is written inside it. We ask that you apply sun lotion to your child before bringing them into nursery, and to inform your child’s key worker if you have done so. If your child has an allergy to sun lotion, we ask that you inform your child’s key worker and bring in sun lotion that you know to be safe for your child. If your child has a full day placement, staff will re-apply sun lotion if required, upon your written consent.