Some students require additional support at school to manage a medical condition or health care need. Maida Vale Primary School works with parents and carers to understand these needs and put appropriate arrangements in place.
Students who require health care support at school must have a management and emergency response plan appropriate to their needs. This helps staff understand the student’s routine care, medication requirements, support arrangements and the action to take in an emergency.
Depending on the student’s condition, plans may need to be completed or signed by a medical practitioner.
What parents and carers need to do
Please inform the school of any diagnosed medical condition, allergy or health care need that may affect your child during the school day.
You may be asked to provide:
- A Student Health Care Summary.
- A condition-specific management and emergency response plan.
- Medication and emergency equipment, where required.
- Relevant medical documentation and instructions.
- Details of any assistance needed during classroom activities, excursions, camps, sport or other school events.
Please notify the school promptly if your child’s condition, treatment, medication or support requirements change.
Health care plans should be reviewed at least annually and whenever your child’s needs change.
Parents and carers must inform the school if their child has asthma.
An asthma management and emergency response plan should be provided where required. Any medication needed at school must be supplied in accordance with the school’s medication requirements and the student’s documented plan.
Please ensure the school has current instructions and that any required medication is within its expiry date and available in accordance with the plan.
Required form
Please advise the school of any diagnosed allergy or known risk of anaphylaxis.
The school may require an allergy management plan and an emergency response plan completed with a medical practitioner. Required emergency medication, such as an adrenaline injector, must be supplied in accordance with the student’s plan and be within its expiry date.
Notify the school immediately if your child’s allergy, medication or emergency response instructions change.
Required forms
Severe Allergy or Anaphylaxis — Form 4
Mild and Moderate Allergies — Form 5
Students with diabetes may need individual arrangements for monitoring, food, medication, physical activity and responding to changes in their health.
Please contact the school office to discuss your child’s needs and provide the relevant management and emergency response documentation.
Further information
Diabetes WA — Schools Program
Parents and carers should advise the school if their child has seizures or epilepsy.
A seizure management and emergency response plan should be provided where required. The plan should outline the student’s usual presentation, the support required and when emergency medical assistance is needed.
Required form
Seizures — Form 7
Students with other medical conditions may require a generic health care plan or individualised support arrangements.
A generic plan may be appropriate where a condition-specific standardised plan is not available or suitable. Please contact the school office to discuss your child’s needs and confirm which documentation is required.
Required form
Generic Health Care Plan — Form 2
Some students require assistance with personal care activities, specialised equipment or other health-related support during the school day.
Please contact the school office to discuss your child’s requirements so appropriate arrangements can be considered for classroom learning, breaks, excursions and other school activities.
Relevant forms
Personal Care Activities — Form 9
Special Needs — Form 10
Health care needs are considered when planning school activities, including excursions, camps and sporting events.
Please ensure the school has current health information, medication and any required equipment or emergency instructions before your child participates. Contact the school in advance if you are unsure whether additional arrangements are needed.
Please contact the Maida Vale Primary School office to discuss your child’s needs and confirm which forms and medical documentation are required.
For general information, visit the Department of Education’s Student Health Care page.
