WEBHEATH ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL FIRST AID POLICY & MAJOR ACCIDENT PROCEDURE

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1 WEBHEATH ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL FIRST AID POLICY & MAJOR ACCIDENT PROCEDURE Objectives: To ensure consistency of approach and procedure To work within the guidelines provided by the LA and First Aid trainers. To follow the Health and Safety policy of the School To make provision for Special Needs & Disabilities Requirements To administer Care without endangering self or others To provide Care & First Aid as an interim measure until specialist services take over e.g. paramedic Guidelines: 1. A member of staff will be on first aid duty during each playtime and lunchtime in the designated area for first aid. 2. A list of qualified First Aiders is displayed in the first aid area and around the school. 3. Interested staff will be funded to undertake training. School funded trained staff will be expected to cover First Aid duties & be available as required. Staff are responsible for ensuring that they apply for refresher training every 3 years to ensure that qualifications do not lapse. Following training/refreshers staff are expected to update the knowledge and guidelines for other colleagues and the SLT, if appropriate. 4. There are a significant number of qualified First Aiders in school. Unqualified staff may treat minor injuries. However, they must seek advice if they are unsure of the correct treatment for a particular injury or illness or if the injury or illness is potentially serious. All staff must comply with the Major Accident Procedure and other related policies. 5. Stocks of First Aid equipment are located in first aid area, KS1, KS2, BMA, Kitchen and Nursery. Further stock is located in the locked cupboard. A member of staff will have designated responsibility for ensuring that the resource cupboard is well stock in accordance with the current guidelines & for placing orders with Mrs Watkins in a timely manner. 6. A First Aid box and a mobile telephone (switched off for use in an emergency only) should be taken out onto the field & into the forest by the class teacher/lunchtime supervisor. 7. Parents are expected to sign a letter of consent to allow children to go on school visits. Staff should ensure that all of these letters are properly

2 completed since they give permission for medical treatment in an emergency. A copy of the consent should be safely stored in the school office. All visit leaders must ensure that the school Educational Visits Policy is adhered to in full. 8. All staff must be informed concerning care for special needs i.e. Diabetes, epilepsy, Anaphylaxis etc 9. Year group staff will receive annual update training from School Health if they have a pupil with one of these conditions in their year group. 10. Only suitably trained staff may administer medication or treatment to such children. This must take place in the BMA Room. 11. All medicines must be taken by the parent/carer to the school office for safe storage. A Care Plan must be completed for each medicine received. Other staff may not accept medicines from a parent/carer/pupil. Medicines must not be kept in classrooms, with the exception of inhalers & epi-pens as they must be available for the pupil at all times. 12. A Care Plan must be completed by the child s parent for each individual child who has a known medical condition and/or is taking any prescribed medication and must be followed. Copies of Care Plans can be found in the folder at the First Aid area, in the emergency contact folders in the office (attached to each child s details) and from the child s class teacher. 13. All medication, including inhalers & epi-pens must be routinely sent home at the end of each full term, along with a copy of the Care Plan. This is to enable the parent/carer to check the medication, replace outdated medication, update the Care Plan etc Medicines & the Care Plan must be returned to the school office on the first day of the new term. 14. Before administering any prescribed medication to a child the dosage must be checked, along with the expiry date. Any written instructions must be followed. See below for guidance on asthma ** 15. First Aid box, sick bucket, inhalers and specialised medication & Care Plan must be taken on school visits. The visit leader is responsible for ensuring that this happens. All specialist medication must be accompanied by a signed Care Plan (available from the school office) 16. In the case of a pupil s medical emergency, telephone numbers are to be found on the child s emergency contact forms, along with a copy of any Care Plans. These are located in the School Office. 17. All medication must be kept away from children. Inhalers should be kept in the teacher s desk in the classroom and readily accessible. Inhalers should be taken outside during lessons & activities. A generic blue inhaler is also kept on First Aid for use in an emergency, but must only be administered by a qualified First Aider. Parents must be informed if a child has used a school inhaler. See below for guidance on asthma **

3 18. All other medication must be stored in the locked cabinet in the school office, where pupils cannot gain access. Staff are not expected to administer medication to children, but may do so voluntarily. Whenever possible parents should administer medicines at home. If prescription medicine is sent to school it should be accompanied by a clear written Care Plan. 19. Only one dose of a medicine will be given and preferably, only one dose sent into school. Staff may not routinely administer pain killers e.g. paracetamol or calpol or any non-prescription medication. The Headteacher may consent to the administration of pain relief in exceptional circumstances following consultation with the School Nurse & on completion of a Care Plan. 20. Gloves and aprons are provided for staff to use when administering to spillages of blood or body fluids. All such items must be disposed of carefully in the special bins provided and double wrapped. 21. All accidents and First Aid must be recorded in the accident book in First Aid area at the time of the incident. 22. More serious injuries i.e. bumped head, fractures, concussion must be recorded and a letter sent home to parents. Should a very serious injury result, staff must follow the major accident procedure. The appropriate form must be completed after the incident and given to the Headteacher for counter signing and sending to the Local Authority by the end of the same working day. A member of the SLT must always be summonsed to assist with major accidents or illnesses. 23. Accidents and injuries to staff must be reported to the Headteacher and details written in the accident book and an online RIDDOR form completed if necessary, within the same working day. 24. Staff should wash hands prior to and immediately after administering first aid, wherever practical. Gloves should be worn when dealing with open wounds, body spillages etc and hands washed immediately after treatment. First aid materials must be disposed of in the special bins provided and double wrapped. Any potential risk of transfer of infection MUST be reported to the Headteacher immediately and medical advice sought. 25. The relevant duty SLT must be informed immediately of any non-accidental injuries or accidents, serious accidents or potential Child Protection/Safeguarding issues. 26. Regular, trained First Aiders & class teachers should monitor for signs of repeated or patterns of accidents/injuries to an individual child/children. This may be an indication of self-harm, bullying, Child Protection concerns or another serious matter. The duty member of the SLT must be informed of any concerns.

4 MAJOR ACCIDENT PROCEDURE In the case of an accident or injury, which involves a suspected fracture, serious injury or potentially life threatening event, DO NOT move the injured person (adult or child). This procedure & the First Aid Policy must be followed: 1. Immediately send an adult or two children to the duty senior leader (SLT), to seek assistance; using the red card system. 2. DO NOT attempt to move the person, unless they are at risk of further harm and then only if it safe for you to do so. Keep them warm and reassure them by talking quietly to them (even if they appear to be unconscious) and holding their hand. Remain calm. Stay with the person until directed otherwise. If other adults are nearby direct them to move everyone else away from the area & to summon extra help. 3. The SLT lead on their arrival will take the following actions: a. Firstly instruct a member of staff to telephone for an ambulance (Postcode B97 5RJ Grid Reference for Field ). b. Secondly arrange for a SLT colleague to telephone the parent, carer or next of kin. They should inform them of the accident/injury and ask them to either attend school immediately or to go to the hospital that the ambulance staff advise, if that will be quicker. c. Send for 2 members of staff who have a First Aid qualification, who will then manage the casualty until the Ambulance Service arrives. d. Send for 2 additional members of staff to assist at the scene of the accident e.g. clearing the area of other people, unlocking gates/meeting the ambulance, fetching items required by the First Aiders/ Ambulance Team, fetch a copy of the emergency contact details & any Care Plan from office (this should be handed to the ambulance team). e. Gather information relating to the incident in order to inform the Ambulance personnel. f. Inform Class Teachers, who should support any child who may have witnessed the incident and siblings of the casualty. g. Meet the parent/carer and support them. h. After the incident complete the accident book and online RIDDOR forms. i. Take a short break with the other staff who have been involved in managing the incident to discuss it and relax.

5 4. If a parent/carer is present they should accompany the child to the hospital. If not then a member of the SLT should accompany the child & remain at the hospital in loco parentis until they arrive They should take the emergency contact sheet & Care Plan and any other useful information with them. 5. If a serious accident or illness occurs off- site e.g. educational visit, sports event, residential visit; the activity leader is responsible for ensuring that the Headteacher or Assistant Heads are informed immediately by telephone. They will provide advice & assistance with managing the incident. 5. The SLT with the colleagues involved in the incident, should review the events leading up to, during and following the accident and finalise the documents as soon as possible. This should highlight any advisable changes in practice to avoid repetition of the incident or to improve procedures. Send the copies to the LA. Amend this policy and inform the Chair of Governors as appropriate. Co-ordinator: Headteacher & SLT Adopted by Governing Body: Review Autumn Term 2018

6 **Asthma Administering Inhalers: Always read the instructions before giving an inhaler. Always follow the child s individual Care Plan. Unless stated otherwise administer 2 puffs and monitor the child s response. If the child s condition does not quickly improve or deteriorates further administer 10 puffs and call an ambulance immediately. If the child s own inhaler is not available or is out of date then the school s generic salbutamol (blue) inhaler may be used. The child s parent and a member of the SLT must be informed if this happens. Do not administer the school s or another child s inhaler to any child unless they are known to have asthma. If a first asthma attack is suspected then call an ambulance and follow the guidance given. All out of date medication must be sent home for replacement and safe disposal as it is the parent s responsibility to ensure that the correct prescribed medication is available for use in school. All inhalers & medication must be sent home at the end of each term (see above) Guidance provided by School Nurse.