When should I keep my child off school?

Parents/Carers should avoid sending your child to school if they are unwell in the morning. Please do not use Paracetamol/ Ibuprofen to lower a child’s temperature before school. 

Parents /Carers must have arrangements in place to collect their child should they become unwell during the day.

How should I inform the school of my child's absence?

Please send an email to info@st-james.richmond.sch.uk before 8.30am  stating:

• Child's full name
• Class Name
• Reason for illness

Please continue to send daily emails, if your child continues to be absent. We prefer you did not call to report illness but if you do, you are required to provide written confirmation as well.

How should I inform the school of my child's planned late arrival or early collection for an appointment?

Please send an email to info@st-james.richmond.sch.uk before 8.30am  stating:

• Child's full name
• Class Name
• Reason for late arrival or early collection

Please ensure that you factor in at least 15-20mins contingency when requesting an early collection time. This is because we are unable to guarantee your child will be ready for collection at the time requested depending on the class activity transitions.

What is the protocol for St James's to administer medicine(s) to my child during the school day?

Please note that we are not permitted to administer Paracetamol or Ibuprofen to a child unless they have it on prescription.