Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Al-Taif International School

School Health Policy

Health is not merely the absence of diseases or disabilities; it also refers to one's overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being. The development of human resources depends on health, which is a priceless gift for humanity and ultimately leads to a better quality of life and enjoyment.

As a result, Al-Taif International School for the British Curriculum is a firm believer in the value of a school health policy and the important part it plays in raising educational standards and lowering the rate at which a wide range of communicable diseases are spread. The goal of such a policy is to support the improvement of educational quality by teaching schoolchildren and students good living habits, assisting in maintaining a clean and safe school environment through hygiene and sanitation, and ensuring that all students and teaching staff have equal access to health care services based on a workable plan for health potential checks.

1. Objectives:

   1. Encourage families to provide information about their child's medical requirements. When a kid enrolls in school or when a health condition changes or arises, parents or guardians must work with the school in a cooperative manner.

      
      

   2. Pay attention to the students' medical requirements and make sure that policies are in place to safeguard everyone's health and safety when they are in school or participating in school-related activities. Additionally, the school must be prepared to take action to safeguard kids against risks of harm or injury that could have been reasonably anticipated.

      
      

   3. Plan for medical emergencies and be ready to give medication as directed and do medical procedures.

   4. Create and execute policies and practices at the school to handle certain health challenges.

      
      

   5. Ensure that every kid complies with the documentation requirements for immunizations.

      
      

2. Policy Statements:

   
   

   1. Student health and safety are linked to learning and are important to school management.

   2. Students' current and future health can be improved by giving them good lessons and making school fun.

   3. All kids have the right to take part in education and training, despite their health status or assistance need.

      
      

   4. The school has to provide first aid, including an emergency care unit, temporary care for students who

      get sick at school, give out medications and perform medical procedures, and, if needed, make individualized health care plans for each student.

   5. Students gain from having the chance to acquire knowledge, skills, and understandings related to taking control of their own health. The school has a duty to help students learn how to take care of their own health on their own, taking into account what is necessary and safe in each case.

      
      

   6. The school needs and values the help of parents, medical professionals, health services, other related authorities, and local community resources to improve the health of its students.

   7. If parents or others cannot reasonably administer medication or do medical procedures outside of school hours, the school shall help during school hours. Staff members voluntarily administer medications and carry out non-emergency medical treatments.

   8. The administration of medication and/or medical treatments to students who are capable of doing so on their own is not included in the school's duty of care. However, the school has a responsibility to take reasonable measures to ensure that a student self-administers medication and/or health care treatments safely.

   9. Students who become ill while at school must be taken care of by the school. Transferring the student to the care of parents is the wisest course of action, and the school needs to make every effort to keep the student comfortable while doing so.

      
      

   10. The principal is in charge of finding a good solution for the temporary care of sick kids at school and figuring out who on the staff will take care of the kids.

       
       

   11. If the school doesn't have staff who are trained to do medical procedures and give medicines, it can ask the nearest medical facility for advice and help.

       
       

   12. Every student with a serious medical condition, like anaphylaxis, type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, or asthma, or who is at risk of having an emergency must have an individual health plan made by the school.

   13. When establishing individualized health care plans and in any circumstances where they may be required to assist in administering medicines and/or medical procedures, the school principal shall communicate with the appropriate staff. They must be contacted in particular when dealing with students who have been identified as having a condition requiring emergency treatment.

       
       

   14. As part of the learning environment, all school activities and programs that involve food and drinks must promote healthy eating and good nutrition.

       
       

   15. The school shall guarantee that the canteen serves wholesome food and beverages. All canteen staff must inform the administration of the school about their specific food-related activities.

   16. All students from kindergarten through grade 12 are required to take health and physical education, which includes nutrition instruction.

       
       

   17. When schools have events where food and drinks are served to the whole school, it's important to promote healthy eating.

       
       

   18. In case of an emergency, the school has to have an ambulance and a team of people who know how to give first aid.