Stamford Endowed Schools
Mr Edward G Smith, SES Director of Outdoor Education
c/o Southfields House, St Paul’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2BQ
SS: 01780 750337
SHS 01780 484246
Email: [email protected] w. ses.lincs.sch.uk
May 2015
Contact email: [email protected]
Dear Parent/Guardian
Personal First Aid Kit and Medication
Part of the D of E kit list is a personal First Aid Kit. The D of E has published a list of
what it believes should be included in a personal first aid kit (see below).
I have noticed that students often arrive either with very expensive first aid kits or little
more than a small plaster. I have been liaising with a first aid supplier who makes first
aid kits specifically for Duke of Edinburgh students. The first aid kits include everything
on the list but are not excessive. They are also only £10, which I feel is cheaper than
many first aid kits which may be purchased. If you would like to purchase one of these
first aid kits for your son/daughter then please just sign and return the slip below and I
will order a first aid kit on your behalf.
The cost will be added to your bill and the kit will be handed out after February half
term. You may like to purchase a few extra blister plasters for the kit as these tend to
get well used on D of E!
Registered Charity No: 527618
Medication: Due to the remote nature of all D of E expeditions and the fact students
will be remotely supervised it is crucial that you children have any medication that they
may need and are also aware of when where and how to administer the medication.
Any medication being taken should be brought to the attention of the group supervisor
during the pre-expedition check.
If your son/daughter has an inhaler, epi pen or other vital emergency medication please
make sure they do not leave this at home. It is not uncommon for students with inhalers
that rarely use them to not bring them on a D of E trip.
Should your child’s medication need some form of special arrangement e.g. keeping in
a fridge. Please contact me well in advance of any expedition so that arrangements can
be made.
Paracetamol/Ibuprofen: These type of over the counter painkillers are not always a good
choice for students. Taking one because they have a headache will more often than not
simply be masking dehydration. I do not recommend students to bring these on the
expedition. If they do need any then they should inform their supervisor or female
member of staff before taking them.
Name of Student ………………………………………………………………… Form.……...
I would like to order a First Aid Kit for £10 and understand that this cost will be added
to my bill.
Signed ………………………………………………………………. (Parent/Guardian)
Registered Charity No: 527618