RATIONALE Draft 29/7/2014

Many students attending school need medication to control a health condition. It is necessary that Bellarine Secondary College staff (as part of their duty of care) assist students, where appropriate to take their medication. The College will ensure the student’s privacy and confidentiality and will exercise sensitivity towards this issue to avoid any stigmatization PURPOSE To ensure the College supports students and families in the administration of medication To ensure College staff do not contravene any regulations regarding the provision of medication To clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of students, parents, guardians and College staff in the administration of medication POLICY STATEMENT Bellarine Secondary College supports all students with regard to any medical condition or illness Medication will only be administered with explicit written permission from parent/guardian/approved person, or in the case of an emergency, with permission of