BHS

The Health Team at Buckswood consists of a School Nurse who is supported by Health Care Assistants and an Administrator. Our aim is to promote the health and wellbeing of our young people, ensuring they reach adulthood ready and resilient both physically and psychologically. We are privileged to develop lasting relationships with our pupils that supports them to make informed decisions regarding their own health themselves. We are a safe environment for our pupils to thrive moving forward.

We also:

• Promote Healthy Lifestyles
• Support our Young People with Additional Needs
• Keep our Young People Safe and Well
• Help our Young People make Transitions

We liaise and refer as necessary with outside agencies, such as NHS, Opticians, Dentists, GP’s, to ensure your child gets the best care available.

For any appointments that are not covered through the NHS and may require additional fees we will get consent prior to arranging. Young people aged 16 and 17 are generally presumed able to consent to their own medical treatment. Children under 16 may also be able to consent where the healthcare professional considers that they have sufficient understanding and maturity to make the particular decision, known as Gillick competence. Fraser guidelines relate specifically to contraception and sexual health advice and treatment. https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-protection-system/gillick-competence-fraser-guidelines

Before your child starts at Buckswood, please complete the New Admission Medical Information and Medication Consent Form. If an existing pupil’s medication changes later, please use the Update Changes to Medications Information and Consent Form.

For further information please contact us: nurses@buckswood.co.uk