Intimate Care Consent Form

I do not give consent for my child to be washed and change in case of a toileting accident. Instead, the school will contact me or my emergency contact and I/they will organise for my child to be washed and changed. I understand that if the school cannot reach me or my emergency contact, staff will need to wash and change my child, following the school’s intimate care policy, to ensure comfort and remove barriers to learning.

If you say no to "I will advise the school of anything that may affect my child’s personal care (e.g. if medication changes or my child has an infection)", it may limit the school's ability to provide proper care for your child. Schools rely on such information to ensure they can handle a child's needs safely and effectively. Without being informed of medication changes, infections, or other health-related issues, the school might not be able to respond appropriately in situations where intimate care is needed.

This could result in delays or difficulties in providing necessary support for your child, as the staff wouldn't have the most up-to-date information on their health or personal care needs. Schools generally expect this level of communication to safeguard the well-being of pupils in their care.

If you say no to "I understand the procedures that will be carried out and I will contact the school immediately if I have any concerns", it might complicate communication and collaboration between you and the school. By declining, you're essentially saying you won't necessarily follow up if you have concerns or if your child doesn't understand the procedures. This could lead to a breakdown in communication and make it harder for the school to address issues related to your child's intimate care.

The school staff rely on open communication with parents to ensure that any concerns or misunderstandings can be resolved quickly, ensuring the child’s well-being. If a parent does not agree to contact the school when there are concerns, it might delay resolving potential issues or misunderstandings. This, in turn, could affect the level of care your child receives or the school's ability to make necessary adjustments to support them.

This could result in delays or difficulties in providing necessary support for your child, as the staff wouldn't have the most up-to-date information on their health or personal care needs. Schools generally expect this level of communication to safeguard the well-being of pupils in their care.