Ms Eva Boyle:

We issued an immediate action plan in respect of health while we were physically present for an inspection. That centred on a child who required a particular medication for an allergy, which staff had not been trained to administer. In fairness, immediate action was taken and staff were trained. A nurse gave a briefing to staff and staff on shift were trained, who then trained other staff to ensure the intervention would be put in place if required.

The second immediate action concerned the safe storage of medication. We found keys left in a medication cabinet and there was concern that a child or young person could gain access to medication. We were satisfied with the response, which ensured that keys were locked away and held securely. The problem was dealt with on the day.

In respect of other areas of concern in terms of health, we were concerned that some children experienced a delay in receiving medical attention and gave two examples in the report. One child was delayed in getting an X-ray for security reasons. That was of concern to us.

The campus management team have put in place a process whereby if there is a concern about a child requiring medical attention, such as security concerns, the matter goes to the level of chief operations officer who needs to look at arrangements which can be put in place in order for a child to access and receive appropriate medical attention.