Cold Norton Primary School Policy for First Aid, accidents and medicines MISSION STATEMENT At Cold Norton Primary School we will provide a rich learning environment where each child develops knowledge, skills and understanding to achieve their full potential. Our aim is for each child to become: Happy, independent, self-confident, emotionally and spiritually literate. An enthusiastic and equipped learner who enjoys a challenge and copes well with change. Brimming with personal and physical wellbeing. Have an interest in, respect for and awareness of both their world and the world beyond them. A creative thinker who can make wise choices. This policy was agreed by Staff: summer term 2017 This policy was agreed by Governors: summer term 2017 Policy to be reviewed: summer 2019 Mrs L Ashforth & Mrs S Matthews
The First Aid Team The designated First Aiders in school are: Mrs S Matthews (Office Manager) and Mrs H Hill (Office Assistant and HLTA), The designated Paediatric First Aiders are: Miss L Gronland (EYFS Class Teacher) and Mrs Mountain (EYFS TA and EYFS MDA) Class Teachers have completed an Emergency First Aid Course. All staff have received training for anaphylaxis and asthma most recently September 2016. The designated First Aid staff in the school office have undergone basic training on managing diabetes in schools. First Aid Post The first aid post is located in the School Office First Aid and Illness Children who feel unwell or who may need to be inside at break times should be sent to the school office. Monitoring of unwell children will be the responsibility of the office staff and the Headteacher. The decision to send unwell children home will be the responsibility of the Headteacher or office staff. Children with individual Medical Care Plans: staff will be made aware of any such cases and, in the event of illness, such plans will be followed. A radio link is available from the office and should be used at lunchtimes and for clubs which take place on the top field for speedier medical assistance. Accident Procedure In the case of a pupil accident, the procedures are as follows: The member of staff on duty should send the child to the office for first aid if the child can walk. An adult or older child should go with the injured child. The first aider will administer first aid and record the incident in our Accident Book - a copy of the record is sent home. If the child has had a bump on the head, they will be given a bump on the head sticker. If the First Aider believes hospital treatment is required, the person will, in consultation with the Headteacher or nominated deputy:
Arrange for the Emergency services (999) to be summoned (if necessary) Arrange for parents to be informed Arrange for the child/adult to be transported to A&E at Broomfield Hospital (or nearest hospital) by car, taking another adult as the driver (if not deemed necessary to call 999) If the casualty has an injury that will require more than 3 consecutive days absence from school or work, then a Health and Safety form must be completed and sent to the County Health and Safety unit. An internal investigation must take place. If there is a fatality, County and HSE must be contacted immediately. School Visits In the case of a residential visit, the residential centre s first aider will administer First Aid. School staff may administer medicines on residential trips following consultation with parents prior to the trip. Reports will be completed in accordance with procedures at the Residential Centre. In the case of day visits and after-school sports tournaments, a first aid kit will be taken and held by the class teacher or teaching assistant. Administering Medicines in School Prescribed medicines may be administered in school by the office staff where it is deemed essential. Most prescribed medicines should be taken outside of normal school hours. Wherever possible, the pupil will administer their own medicine, under supervision. If a child refuses to take their medication, staff will accept their decision and inform the parents accordingly. In all cases, we must have written parental permission outlining the type of medicine, dosage and the time the medicine needs to be given. These forms are available in the school office. Parents are requested to show the prescription label on the medication to the office staff. Staff will ensure that records are kept, detailing the background of any medicine given. Non-prescribed medicines may not be brought into school. Pupils are not permitted to carry non-prescribed medicines, for example, Calpol sachets/tablets.
Medication such as eye drops, cream or lotion, Calpol or hay fever tablets should be applied or administered by the parent/carer either before or during the school day. There is no legal duty which requires school staff to administer medication; this is purely voluntary. Storage/Disposal of Medicines Medicines must be stored either in the office or the staff-room fridge. Inhalers, which must be clearly labelled with the child s name, are stored in labelled boxes in the office. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child s medication has not passed its expiry date. It is the responsibility of parents to collect unused medicines from the school for disposal. Pupils with Special Medical Needs Individual Healthcare Plans Some pupils have medical conditions that, if not properly managed, could limit their access to education. These children may be: Epileptic Asthmatic Have severe allergies, which may result in anaphylactic shock Diabetic Such pupils are regarded as having medical needs. Most children with medical needs are able to attend school regularly and, with support from the school, can take part in most school activities. However, school staff may need to take extra care in supervising some activities to make sure that these pupils, and others, are not put at risk. In such cases, an individual health care plan will be put into place to identify the necessary safety measures to support pupils with medical needs and ensure that they are not put at risk. Parents/guardians have prime responsibility for their child s health and should provide schools with information about their child s medical condition. Parents, and the pupil if they are mature enough, should give details in conjunction with their child s GP and Paediatrician. A school nurse may also provide additional background information and offer practical training for school staff. Staff Medicines All staff medicines must be kept out of the reach of children and this is the responsibility of the individual member of staff. Mrs L Ashforth & Mrs S Matthews Summer term 2017