Medical Support
Welcome from Our Health & Wellbeing Team
Our Health & Wellbeing Team - made up of two experienced School Nurses and our Health & Wellbeing Coordinator - is here to make sure every child feels safe, supported and well throughout their school day.
Marie Brown
School Nurse
Lucy Leyman
School Nurse
Ronnie Lye
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
We work closely with families, teachers, therapists and NHS colleagues to provide the right care for each child. Our pupils have a wide range of physical and medical needs, and it is a privilege to support them with compassion, expertise and consistency.
What We Do
Our team supports children with:
Health and wellbeing are woven into every part of school life at Vranch House. Whether it's helping a child feel comfortable, supporting a therapy programme, or responding to a medical need, our aim is always the same - to help each child feel secure, confident and ready to learn.
Working in Partnership with Families
You know your child best.
We work closely with parents and carers to understand each child's routines, preferences and health needs. If anything changes, or if you ever have questions or concerns, we are here to listen and help.
A Team Approach
Our two School Nurses and Health & Wellbeing Coordinator work side-by-side with the wider school team to ensure:
- Consistent care
- Clear communication
- Safe practice
- A nurturing, child-centred environment
Together, we help every child enjoy their time at school and experience the joy and independence that come from feeling well cared for.
Get in Touch
If you need to contact the Health & Wellbeing Team, you can reach us via phone or email.
Request the Medication Administration FormA download of the Medication Administration Form will be added here shortly.
Sickness Guidance
If a child is unwell during the school day, they will be assessed by a school nurse and symptoms managed at school if possible. If it is not possible, the school nurse will make the decision and will ask the parent/carer to collect their child. It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to collect their child promptly.
Please ensure that the school has two emergency contact numbers and that you can be contacted at any time during the school day.
Parents/carers might be asked to collect children from school or keep them at home for the following reasons:
If a child has a temperature of 37.8°C or above, and this is unusual for them. Paracetamol, made available by the parent for their child, may be given whilst they await collection.
Children who have colds which are obviously streaming, who look unwell and are unable to participate in school activities.
Children who have diarrhoea and vomiting, that is not usual for them. Parents are asked to keep their child home until 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhoea.
If a child has an infection which can spread easily - e.g. impetigo.
Following post-operative anaesthetic or sedation e.g. dental extraction, day case; your child should stay at home for 24 hours.
If a child has a new medication, your child should stay home for 24 hours after the first dose to be monitored.
Returning to school following a hospital admission
If your child has been admitted to hospital for surgery or illness, please check with the therapy/medical team for advice as some operations will need longer recovery periods than others. School will take advice from medical professionals on whether a pupil is fit and ready to return to school and whether a phased return to school is appropriate.
Specialist Clinics & Visiting Professionals
We run regular clinics with Paediatricians from the local Hospital and the surrounding Community as well as Orthopaedic and other specialist clinics. We have several visiting professionals who also offer their services and expertise:
Get in Touch
If you have questions about medical support at Vranch House School, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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