I've just found this on the Bromley site........ they also have a sample medication policy form too...
http://www.bromleycma.org.uk/eyfs/medicines.html
In Practice
Some babies do suffer more than others with teething or are prone to a higher number of colds.
No childminder would want to see a child suffer unnecessarily however it is important that you work to the Welfare Requirements.
The statutory guidance states should only accept medicines that have been prescribed. It would ideally be better to ask parents to get their GP to prescribe Calpol etc, however in practice it is sometimes difficult for working parents to get appointments easily and some Doctors are reluctant to prescribe medication that is available over the counter as it may have budget implications for their practice.
The Statutory Framework booklet contains
the following statement (page 20)’
Providers must comply with all the legal requirements set out and should have regard to the statutory guidance. Ofsted will base its regulatory and inspection judgements on whether a provider has met the general and specific legal requirements, and has had regard to the statutory guidance. This guidance gives examples of action providers are likely to have to take in order to meet the general and specific legal requirements; however, providers may be able to comply by using other methods, in which case they can depart from the statutory guidance provided that they are able to demonstrate that their alternative approach achieves the same ends’
We have understood this to read that Childminders can administer non prescription medication providing they have in place an effective policy and procedure to ensure the welfare of the child.
Also
The EYFS (statutory framework booklet, page 26) states that prescribed medicines should be kept in a locked, non-portable container. This is incorrect. Medicines which may be needed quickly in an emergency should not be locked away. We would be grateful if, in their work with settings, local authorities could make practitioners aware of this error.
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