Student Welfare
The Academy has a range of policies and procedures in place that ensure the welfare of all of our students. Several of these policies set out expectations about good behaviour.
This means everyone feels safe and can learn, this includes good learning behaviour around the Academy and in lessons and also rules about how you communicate and behave appropriately towards other students and staff.
The safety and welfare of our girls is of paramount importance at HAB. All staff members receive extensive training in this and the girls’ curriculum covers a variety of safety and wellbeing topics.
The Academy will work hard to reduce all the kinds of harm that children can suffer, including abuse, bullying, discrimination and avoidable injuries. If you have any concerns at all about the safety or welfare of a child please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please see our Safeguarding page for further details of safeguarding, including the names and contact details of our staff responsible for safeguarding.
First Aid and Medical
Student Health & Medical Information
Keeping your child safe and supported at school is a shared responsibility. To help us do this effectively, please ensure that all medical information is accurate, up to date, and communicated to the correct staff member.
This page explains who to contact and what parents need to do if your daughter has a health condition, requires medication, or experiences a medical change.
Who to Contact
If you have any medical updates, questions, or concerns, please contact:
Lead first Aid: Ms Sopheakrachana Prum Email: s.prum@harrisbermondsey.org.uk
This is the first point of contact for:
• Updating medical details
• Submitting health documentation
• Discussing medication requirements
• Reporting new diagnoses or health conditions
• Raising any questions about how we can support your daughter’s wellbeing
What Parents Need to Do
To ensure your daughter receives the best support during the school day, please follow the steps below:
If Your Daughter Has a Medical Condition or Health Concern
• Inform the school as soon as possible.
• Provide clear details about the condition and any support your daughter needs at school.
• Update the school immediately if the condition changes.
If She Takes Regular Medication
• Provide the school with the relevant medical information and required medication forms.
• Supply medication in the original labelled packaging.
• Ensure all medication provided to the school is in date.
• Inform us of any changes to dosage or instructions.
Asthma or Allergies (including anaphylaxis)
It is essential that we receive all relevant documents and equipment without delay.
Parents must:
• Provide an up-to-date Asthma or Allergy Action Plan (signed by a healthcare professional).
• Supply the necessary medication or equipment (e.g., inhalers, EpiPens).
• Ensure your daughter also carries her own inhaler/EpiPen where appropriate.
• Replace any out-of-date medication immediately.
Health Care Plans
If your daughter has a Health Care Plan, please ensure:
• A current copy is submitted to the school.
• Any updates whether medical or procedural are shared right away.
• You work with the school to review the plan when requested so we can keep it accurate and ensure proper support.
