General Medical Information

Medication in School

In line with other Schools in the Sheffield area we do not administer medicines in School. Inhalers are stored in the classroom. Please make sure that inhalers brought to school are always clearly labelled. Members of staff are not allowed to administer medication but may supervise children able to do this for themselves. All medication must be taken to the school office once the online form has been completed by the parent/carer who has parental responsibility using your sQuid account.  Any other adult, including family members, who do not have parental responsibility can not sign this form.

Injuries at School

The School has several trained first aiders on the staff. Children who are injured will be assessed and the appropriate steps taken. An email will be sent using Medical Tracker reporting system indicating the location of the injury.

Illness at School

If a child is ill at school, then Office Staff will contact parents/carers and arrange for the child to be collected. Please ensure you inform school of changes to contact numbers.

Storage of Medicines

Inhalers are kept in a green first aid box at school in the relevant classrooms. All other medication must be given into the office with the relevant permission for medicines to be administered at school form. Medicines must not be given to children to bring in or put in their lunch boxes for self administration. Our First Aid Policy can be found in the Reception area in the Parent Policy file

School Health Service

Every child deserves to be as fit and healthy as possible. The School Nursing Team regularly visits all schools. The Team comprises a qualified nurse, who is available to help you with any health concerns about your child and has close links with community paediatricians, GPs, health visitors and other professionals who care for children. The team also includes health care assistants who carry out routine screening of children at school entry and in Y6.

With parental agreement the School Nurse can provide a link between home and school and act on the child’s behalf. The nurse will also provide information, advice and support on health issues to teachers, parents and children. This can be offered individually or in groups as part of health promotion programmes.

Routine screening of your child’s height, weight, vision and hearing is offered to all children within the first year of school. Where any problems are identified, appropriate follow-up and referral can be made. These tests can be carried out at any age on request if concerns are highlighted.

If you have any questions regarding vaccinations that you feel your child may be due please contact your School Nurse or GP surgery.

You can contact your School Nurse at any time during your child’s school life. Contact details are available from the School office or contact the central school nurse office on 0114 2331189

The School Uniform Policy

School uniform was introduced a few years ago at the request of a clear majority of parents. The wearing of school dress is obligatory for all pupils, as follows:

The wearing of jewellery other than a watch (no smartwatches) is not permitted for Health and Safety reasons. If jewellery/certain items of clothing are worn for religious reasons please come and let us know before your child starts school.  Hairstyles free from the extremes of fashion.

Top

• Red or navy sweatshirt/jumper/cardigan
• Red, navy or white polo shirt/T shirt/blouse

Bottom

• Black or grey trousers/skirt/jogging bottoms

Indoor PE kit

• White T-Shirt or polo top with navy blue or black shorts, games skirt or leotard

Outdoor PE kit

• Tracksuit bottoms, and trainers.

Shoes

• Sensible shoes no flip flops /wedges/brightly coloured trainers/sandals/peep toes. Indoor plimsolls are desirable

Parents and carers can obtain the uniform, from the school suppliers via Logo leisure wear if they prefer to buy a jumper/coat with a logo or from a range of other retailers for non -logo uniform jumpers/coats.  Click here for Logo Leisurewear's online shop.

School does hold a small stock of good quality pre loved uniform which is available on request -please speak to Mrs Short /Mrs Hofman

Click here to see the full policy

Breakfast Club

Coit Primary School runs a breakfast club each morning from 8.00am to provide a welcoming, safe, secure environment for pupils before the beginning of the school day and to provide children with a healthy, nutritious breakfast in a pleasant and relaxed environment. Bookings should be made via the school office.   
‘…staff are always really friendly, nothing is too much trouble and it makes us happy to know that [our child] is being looked after so well.’ (Breakfast Club survey response Autumn 2016)

Extended Learning Opportunities

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School Meals

If your child requires a medical diet this can be arranged via the office using medical proof of dietary requirements.

View our school meals provided by Taylor Shaw catering services.

Current menu here

New Food Standard in force 1st January 2015.

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Term Time Leave

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Click here for information about the Penalty Fines changes from August 2024

Click here for a Request for Exceptional Term Time Leave form.

Term and Inset Days

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Click here for this year's calendar with inset days

School Start and Finish Times

F2 and KS1 8.35am - 3.05pm

KS2             8.30am - 3.00pm