First Aid Policy

In accordance with Health and Safety legislation (Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1981) it is the responsibility of the Governing Body to ensure adequate and appropriate First Aid provision at all times when there are people on the school premises and for staff and pupils during off –site visits and activities.

In order to ensure adequate First Aid provision it is the School policy that:

•    There will be sufficient numbers of trained personnel together with appropriate equipment available to ensure someone competent in basic first aid techniques can rapidly attend an incident at all times when the school is occupied.
•    A qualified First Aider is always available during normal school hours.
•    Appropriate First Aid arrangements are made whenever staff and pupils are engaged in off-site activities and visits.

The School Nurse is responsible for ensuring:

•    First Aid needs are assessed and addressed.
•    Sufficient numbers of suitably qualified First Aiders are available at all times
•    The provision of First Aid services during school hours
•    Appropriate First Aid cover is available for out-of-hours and off-site activities

The School has a well-equipped Nurse’s Room staffed by a Registered Nurse.  It is open throughout the school day to deal with everyday accidents and injuries.  The School Nurse carries a mobile phone to enable contact at any time during the day.  If the School Nurse is off-site for any reason staff will be informed of the procedure to be followed in her absence and a notice will be displayed on the door of the Nurse’s Room giving details of how to obtain help.

Emergency Procedures
Depending on the severity of the injury or illness, a casualty should either see the School Nurse at the next appropriate opportunity, e.g. break or lunchtime, or go immediately to the School Nurse.  During lessons times pupils should be accompanied by a responsible friend if appropriate.  
In the event of a severe illness or injury the School Nurse and/or ambulance should be called to attend without delay.  Parents are always informed of significant incidents.

Accident Report Forms will be forwarded to the School Nurse as soon as possible after the incident.  Some accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive within 3 working days under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 1995.  Copies of accident forms are kept by the School Nurse.  Accident records must be kept for a minimum of three years.

Records are kept in the Medical Room of all treatments given by the School Nurse.

First Aid arrangements are continually monitored and are formally reviewed annually to ensure the provision is adequate and effective.  The Annual review will be carried out by the School Nurse and the Senior Management Team with additional reviews following any significant changes in structure, such as new buildings, relocation or changes in staffing and/or student numbers.

Any concerns regarding First Aid should be reported without delay to the School Nurse or the Bursar.