YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

The School Surgery

The Surgery is open daily, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm and is situated on the ground floor of the Mansion, near the Bursary. Our Matron, Abigail Roffey, and our Assistant Matron, Rachael Vosper-Brown, deal with any medical issues and dietary requirements and provide first aid treatment for all children. They are available at all times during the school day and look after unwell or injured children until their parents/carers are able to collect them.

If your child requires medication during the school day or while they are boarding, please visit the Surgery so that you can sign a consent form and hand in the medicines. If your child requires medication during boarding hours, this will be administered by our Houseparent, Amelia Franklin.

Please ensure that you keep Matrons informed of any new medical issues or any changes to current treatment or medication. This allows us to maintain up to date health records and enables us to take an active interest in your child’s health.

The Matrons are always happy to chat about any issue, large or small. Please feel free to contact them on 01844 238237 or matron@ashfoldschool.co.uk

Absence from School/Off Games

Illness and unplanned absence

If your child is ill, please let us know each morning that they are off school by emailing absences@ashfoldschool.co.uk.

If your child is signed up for boarding and/or evening activities but will not be attending, please let us know by emailing absences@ashfoldschool.co.uk.

Planned absence

Please make any requests for planned absence to the Deputy Head, by emailing absences@ashfoldschool.co.uk.

Off Games

If your child needs to be ‘Off Games’, please let us know by emailing absences@ashfoldschool.co.uk and do pop into Surgery if you wish to speak to Matron.

School Food

All our meals are freshly prepared, using locally sourced produce where possible and home-cooked by our catering staff. Our weekly lunch menus can be found in the Information section of our website. At lunchtime, we provide three options and choices can be made by completing our Lunch Menu Form, in the Information Hub (Forms for Parents) under the Information section of our website and returning it to Reception at the start of term.

Anti-bullying Policy

Bullying is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any form at Ashfold. A copy of our Anti-Bullying Policy can be found in the About Us section of our website.