Delph Primary School First Aid & Medicines Policy Rationale The health, safety and wellbeing of all children in school is a prime concern of all our staff. First Aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones. All children with medical conditions, both physical and mental health, are properly supported to ensure that they can play a full and active part in school life. Aims To ensure that there are adequate and appropriate facilities and equipment for providing first aid in school. To ensure first aid is available at all times while people are on school premises and also off the premises whilst on school visits. To ensure that all staff know of the procedures for dealing with minor or major injuries or illness. To ensure all staff know who the designated staff, trained in first aid, are in school. To identify procedures for administering first aid or medication. To ensure pupils with medical conditions at our school are well supported. Guidelines The LEA delegates the day-to-day function of managing first aid to the Headteacher. All teachers and teaching assistants receive training in first aid at our school. A list of named First Aider(s) is displayed on the First Aid cupboard. Number of qualified First Aiders - 23 (teachers, TAs, Pre-School and Mid-day supervisors) There are 3 First Aid stations in school. These are located: Key Stage 1 First Aid cupboard between Reception /Y1 Key Stage 2 First Aid Cupboard opposite school office Facilities Room First Aid Cabinet General Several First Aid pouches for use on trips in entrance hall cupboard. Classrooms all class teachers have access to their own first aid waist pouch. Staff should use their best endeavours, particularly in emergencies, to secure the welfare of the pupils in school, in the same way that parents might be expected to act towards their children. In general the consequences of taking no action are more likely to be serious than those of trying to assist in an emergency.
All teachers and support staff are given the opportunity to be trained in First Aid, thus ensuring a high level of first aid cover in school and for trips, at all times. In the unlikely absence of a First Aider, the Headteacher / most senior member of staff present will be responsible for first aid. Any trip off school premises must include a first aider and a first aid kit (one per coach). Contact information/mobile phone will be taken to ensure parents can be contacted in emergencies (see Educational Visits Policy). Should an accident occur away from the school building, e.g. on the school field, either of the following courses of action should be followed: a) In the case of a minor incident, the child may be sent with another trustworthy child to report to a First Aider. b) In the case of a more serious accident, a child may be sent to bring a First Aider. Main duties of a First Aider First Aiders are required to complete a recognised training course approved by the Health & Safety executive. At school they will: give immediate help to casualties with common injuries or illnesses and those arising from specific hazards at school; ensure, when necessary, that an ambulance or other professional medical help is called and parents/carers are contacted; ensure that medical supplies are available in all designated areas of school and notify the appointed person of any deficiencies. The appointed person The Headteacher / most senior member of staff present will, where necessary, take charge when someone is injured or becomes ill and will co-ordinate the response to more serious incidents. They will ensure that an ambulance or other medical help is called when appropriate and ensure that accident details are properly recorded. Appointed persons / First Aiders should not give first aid treatment for anything in which they have not been trained. First Aid containers Each first aid container will be clearly marked and contain a minimum of: 1 pair disposable gloves 1 pair scissors water based wipes assorted plasters lint a roll of bandage 2 sterile dressings micropore tape small plastic bags Other materials and supplies will be kept in the first aid cupboards, opposite the school office and in the facilities room.
A travelling first aid kit should be taken on all school trips and must contain a minimum of: A leaflet giving advice 5 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings 1 large sterile unmedicated wound dressing ( approx 18 x 18cm) 2 triangular bandages 2 safety pins individually wrapped water based cleansing wipes 1 pair disposable gloves small plastic bags Accommodation In the case of minor injuries, these may be dealt with in any appropriate area, usually the entrance area. In the case of a serious incident, the facilities room, the staff room or group teaching room (whichever is closest) will be used for first aid care, providing that the injured person can be moved. Hygiene controls All staff must take precautions to avoid infection and follow basic rules of hygiene, including the wearing of disposable gloves and washing hands. Care should be taken when dealing with blood or other body fluids and the disposal of dressings and equipment. Note: Soiled dressings should be deposited in a plastic bag and sealed before throwing in the designated bin located in the facilities room. Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions / Administration of Medicines We have a clear policy on the administration of medicines: Wherever possible we expect medicine to be administered at home i.e. where administration during the school day can be avoided, arrangements should be put in place. There may be times when medication needs to be administered, e.g. antibiotics prescribed 4 times per day. We will only authorise the administration of medication which has been prescribed by a doctor or healthcare professional. Medication must be provided in the original container as dispensed by the pharmacist and include the prescriber s instructions. We welcome parents/carers coming into school to administer medicines where possible. The Headteacher will determine if medication is to be administered at school and by whom. Any medication will normally be administered during break and/or lunch times. If, for medical reasons, it needs to be administered at other times arrangements will be made. School will always require written permission to administer medicine. Medicines must be handed in to the school office and a medicine form completed by the parent/carer. Medicines can be collected from the school office at the end of the day by the parent/carer. The collection of medicine is the responsibility of the parent/carer.
We will only administer Calpol or an equivalent medication if it is part of the treatment of a long term condition. In such circumstances the Headteacher must be consulted. A record of all medication given will be kept on a Medicine Form. Where a child may need emergency treatment, as in the case of anaphylactic shock or epilepsy, named person(s) will receive training to administer treatment to the child. All teachers and support staff receive regular training on asthma and use of an epi-pen. Where a child has a serious illness or is receiving ongoing/long term treatment, school staff will work with the parents, health professionals and the child to ensure his/her needs can be met and an Individual Healthcare Plan will be put in place. The Head Teacher will ensure that staff are properly trained / briefed to ensure that staff are competent in supporting children with medical needs. Notes of any medical conditions / Individual Healthcare Plans will be passed on to ensure a smooth transition between classes and schools. No quantities of medicine should be stored on or disposed of on school premises. Individual Healthcare Plan - Children with specific medical conditions may require an Individual Healthcare Plan as determined by the school, health professional and/or parent. This will provide clarity about what needs to be done, when and by whom. The plan will contain information about the medical condition, its triggers, signs, symptoms and treatments. These are essential where conditions may fluctuate, where there is a high risk that emergency intervention will be needed or where medical conditions are longterm and complex. Plans will be reviewed annually, or earlier if evidence is presented that the child s needs have changed. Where a child has a special educational need identified in an EHC plan, the individual healthcare plan should be linked to it. Sun Safety We recommend that children should be taught about the dangers of the sun and how to protect themselves, both at home and at school. Timetabling in the summer term may be changed to ensure that children are exposed for shorter amounts of time during high risk periods. Parents should be encouraged to clothe their children appropriately to minimise the risk of sunburn. They are asked to teach their child to apply sunscreen. Hats and sunglasses are allowed and children are asked to apply sunscreen before school and bring cream to apply themselves at play and lunchtimes. Sunscreen should never be shared and staff should have parental permission to apply it. The five key messages for skin cancer prevention are; Stay in the shade Make sure you never burn Always cover up wear suitable clothing, hat and sunglasses Remember children burn more easily Use sunscreen minimum factor 15+ Asthma Inhalers and nebulisers, which must be kept in school, should be clearly labelled with the
name of the child. Reception and Key Stage 1 child inhalers are kept securely in a sealed bag in each classroom. In Key Stage 2 inhalers are handed in at the school office and kept securely. Children can ask to access their inhaler whenever they need to and will be expected to administer the medication themselves. In the case of an emergency, the First Aider may treat a child with asthma, by using the school s spare inhaler, if necessary. Staff will ensure that all children with asthma take their inhalers with them on school trips. Medical information will be asked for and updated twice a year. Out of school activities The appointed person will be the member of staff who is supervising the activity. Should an incident occur, she/he must summon help immediately. A staff member, trained in first aid, will accompany pupils on all trips. Accidents Certain accidents arising out of, or in connection with work, have to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive, under the requirements of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR). A dangerous occurrence is deemed to be if something happens which does not result in a reportable injury, but which clearly could have done. This must be reported immediately. Minor accidents should be recorded on an Accident Form and where there is more than one child involved or the accident requires the attention of medical services, the Headteacher or Deputy Head should be informed. Accidents and dangerous occurrences involving pupils must be reported to the LEA using the appropriate accident form. The following accidents should be reported on an AIR 1 form; hospitalisation, accidents caused by the condition of the premises, inadequate supervision, and fatal or major injuries. The Headteacher should telephone the H & S team immediately and should fax the form as soon as possible (0161 770 3259). All employee accidents should be reported on the AIR -1 form. Investigations of accidents should follow the protocols outlined in the H & S manual. Reporting and recording accidents in school An accident record file will be kept in the school office, for recording all injuries, to both adult and children. The following information will be recorded: - Date, time & place of incident. Name & class of injured person Details of injury and what first aid was given What happened to the person immediately afterwards Name & signature of person dealing with injury and countersignature by senior member of staff. Accident records must be kept for a minimum of 7 years or until the child is of legal age. Children who sustain head or facial injuries, however mild, will be given a note to take home, informing the parent of the injury. Midday supervisors will report the injury to the class teacher.
In the case of an emergency the Headteacher/staff member should contact the child s parent/ carer or a named contact as soon as possible. Roles and Responsibilities The Governing body will: ensure the implementation of this policy along with the Headteacher; review this policy every three years or sooner if necessary. The Head Teacher will: ensure that this policy is developed and implemented effectively with the support of the governing body, teachers, support staff and health professionals; ensure a programme of staff training is in place so that there is adequate provision of first aid cover; ensure sufficient staff are competent and available to deliver against all individual healthcare plans, including in contingency and emergency situations; have overall responsibility for the development of individual healthcare plans. School staff will: take into account the needs of pupils with medical conditions that they teach; receive sufficient and suitable training to ensure competence and confidence in their ability to support pupils with medical needs where necessary; contribute, where needed, to the development of individual healthcare plans; respond accordingly and immediately when a pupil needs help or support. Parents should: provide school with sufficient and up-to-date information about their child s medical needs; be involved in the development and review of their child s individual healthcare plan; provide medicines and equipment as might be required; ensure the school has up-to-date contact details at all times. Children should: after discussion with parents and age dependent, be encouraged to take responsibility for managing their own medicines and procedures if they are competent to do so. Reference: DFE Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions April 2014 Approved by: Finance, Personnel, Safeguarding & Premises Committee Date: 27 th June 2017 Review Date: Summer Term 2020
Delph Primary School Administration of Medicines - Parental Agreement Form Child s Name D.O.B Class Doctors Name/Contact School will only give your child medicine if you complete, sign and date this form, and the Headteacher has agreed that school staff can administer the medication. PLEASE NOTE: All medicines must be in the original container as dispensed by the pharmacy. All medicines must be handed in at the school office. Medical Condition or illness: Name / type of medicine: Date dispensed: Expiry Date: How long will your child need to take this medication? Self-administration. Would you like your son/daughter to take his/her own medicine? (please tick one of the boxes) YES NO Full directions for use: (including dosage, method, timing, aftercare) Are there any side effects that we need to be aware of /any special precautions? Procedures to take in an emergency: Emergency Contact Number: Name: Signed: Parent /Guardian Date:
Medicine Record Form for: (Child s Name) Date Time Name of Medication Dosage Administered / Supervised by