Health
Linda Birchenough and Annie Brown are both qualified First Aiders and are available to attend medical emergencies and to deal with students and staff who become ill or get injured during the school day.\r\nIn addition to our medical room facilities, several members of staff at Beauchamp also have first aid qualifications and we hold an annual up to date training session for Epipen administration.
Medication in School
Due to Leicestershire County Council regulations, Beauchamp is not allowed to provide any medication whatsoever for students. This includes Paracetamol. The only exception to this rule is the emergency administration of pre-prescribed Epinephrine (Epipen) and Diazepam, which has been provided by, and consented for, by parents. Please contact Medical Staff to discuss such requirements and to request a consent form.
Completely Confidential Student Health Clinic
The Completely Confidential Clinic is open Monday and Friday lunchtimes 12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. and Tuesdays after school 3.00 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. Students are able to talk in confidence to a youth worker or health advisor about a range of topics.
Counsellor
Our counsellors are qualified and experienced in working with young people. Students may self-refer or a teacher or member of staff may make a referral to the counsellor for students who may be experiencing difficulties in their life for a number of reasons. Typical examples may be relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, bereavement, depression and stress. Students are seen during the college day, in a counselling room based at the college.
Information for Parents
Health
Linda Birchenough
Health and Wellbeing Officer
Annie Brown
Medical Administrator
t: 0116 272 9138
f: 0116 271 5454
e: lmb@beauchamp.org.uk
The School Nurse Team, who are responsible for students at Beauchamp College, can be contacted as below:
School Nurse: Laura Cowperthwaite
Senior School Nurse: Lindsay Franks
South Wigston Health Centre
80 Blaby Road
South Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 4SE
t: 0116 2883707

