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son77
10-09-2008, 07:42 PM
...for administering medication. As we can only accept medicines that have been prescribed, does that mean we can no longer give cough/cold mixture & what about calpol? Can that only be given if prescribed?

Sorry Im sure this has been asked before but want to get it just right :D

Chatterbox Childcare
10-09-2008, 07:47 PM
If you look at your EYFS Statutory Framework it tells you exactly what you can and cannot do

sarah707
10-09-2008, 07:49 PM
It's changed since they first said that Sonya...

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs/site/requirements/welfare/safeguarding/2.htm

We can now give meds with written permission - phew! :D

son77
10-09-2008, 07:59 PM
It's changed since they first said that Sonya...

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs/site/requirements/welfare/safeguarding/2.htm

We can now give meds with written permission - phew! :D

Thanks Sarah that is what I thought but reading through the statutory framework book it didn't mention it........now I realise I wasnt reading my revised edition :blush: phew, glad I checked with you lot first!! :thumbsup: