Parents must inform the Creche in writing of any:
- health conditions, illnesses, injuries or disabilities (temporary or permanent),
- dietary restrictions or allergies (including severity and response plan),
- medication being taken by the Child Member.
Parents must not book a Creche session if the child:
- is suffering from (or has suffered in the past 48 hours) any infectious disease, illness or condition, including sickness or diarrhoea,
- is taking a course of antibiotics (unless part of ongoing care, e.g. asthma),
- has been given paracetamol, ibuprofen or similar within 24 hours before attending.
SSS reserves the right to:
- refuse admission or require removal if a child is too unwell, has complex needs, or poses a safeguarding concern,
- require a Parent to administer medication (e.g. inhaler) during a session,
- refuse entry, suspend or terminate Membership if required information is withheld or ignored.
SSS will notify Parents of any accidents, illnesses or injuries, and will keep written or photographic records. Basic first aid may be given. In serious cases, emergency services may be called and medical intervention facilitated if Parents cannot be reached.
Prescribed medication may be administered in exceptional circumstances, if:
- it is prescribed for the named Child Member,
- it is in the original container with instructions in English,
- Parents provide written details of the last dose given,
- SSS records and informs Parents of any medication given during a session.