First Aid and Accidents Policy

Date Review Date Lead in School

25th March 2019 March  2020 Deputy Head Teacher

This policy applies all pupils in the school, including in the EYFS

Created                                  Headteacher

Date for revision                  25/04/2021

Annual review                   Summer Term

Headteacher: Dominika Nalichowska

 Statement of Commitment

Polish Saturday School is committed to caring for, and protecting, the health, safety and welfare of its pupils, staff and visitors. We confirm our adherence to the following standards at all times:

To make practical arrangements for the provision of First Aid on our premises, during off-site sport .

To ensure that trained First Aid staff renew, update or extend their approved qualifications at least every three years.

To have a minimum of 4 trained First Aiders on site at any one time, including a person with a paediatric first aid qualification whenever EYFS pupils are present. Such people will be able to responsibly deliver or organise emergency treatment.

To record accidents and illnesses appropriately, reporting to parents and the Health & Safety Executive under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995).

To provide accessible first aid kits .

To record and make arrangements for pupils and staff with specific medical conditions.

To deal with the disposal of bodily fluids and other medical waste accordingly, providing facilities for the hygienic and safe practice of first aid.

To contact the medical emergency services if they are needed, informing next of kin immediately in such a situation.

To communicate clearly to pupils and staff where they can find medical assistance if a person is ill or an accident has occurred.

To communicate clearly in writing to parents or guardians if a child has sustained a bump to the head at school, however minor, and to communicate in writing in relation to every instance of accident or first aid or the administration of medicine for pupils in EYFS.

Details of First Aid Practitioners at Polish Saturday School

Appointed Person: Qualification Training Renewal Date

Justyna Madziel  PAED First Aid

Trained First Aiders: 20  

Dominika Nalichowska

Monika Dobrowolska

Anna Lizak

Anna Baginska

Monika Wilczynska

Magdalena Walas

Karolina Krawczyk

Izabela Markowska

Malgorzta Krzysztofik

Renata Hyjek

Sylwia Tomczyk

Ewa Wyrobek

Izabela Muller

Agnieszka Sladek

Ewa Rosowska

Anna Lenart

Agata  Jachec Dias

Ewa Różańska

Marta Łukaszewicz

Patrycja Łyscarz

Practical Arrangements 

 Location of First Aid Facilities

The sick room is located within the Early years area on the ground floor for first aid treatment and for pupils or staff to rest/recover if feeling unwell. This includes; a bed first aid supplies, a water supply and sink, an adjacent bathroom and hygiene supplies such as gloves and paper towels.

Responsibilities of the Trained First Aiders

Provide appropriate care for pupils or staff who are ill or sustain and injury

Record all accidents in the accident book . They are then passed to the deputy Justyna Madzeil who will make a copy for individual pupil files.

In the event of any injury to the head, however minor, ensure that a note from  is sent home to parents/guardians and a copy placed in the pupil’s file.

In the event of any accident or administration of first aid involving a pupil in EYFS, ensure that a note is sent home to parents/guardians and a copy placed in the pupil’s file.

Make arrangements with parents/guardians to collect children and take them home if they are deemed too unwell to continue the school day.

Inform the appointed person of all incidents where first aid has been administered.

Responsibilities of the Appointed Person

Ensure that all staff and pupils are familiar with the school’s first aid and medical procedures.

Ensure that all staff are familiar with measure to provide appropriate care for pupils with particular medical needs (eg. Diabetic needs, Epi-pens, inhalers).

Blue medical boxes are kept in the office out of reach of the children, all staff are given code for the box, any medication requiring refrigeration will be kept in the kitchen fridge, kitchen is always kept locked.

Ensure that a list is maintained and available to staff of all pupils with particular medical needs and appropriate measures needed to care for them.

Monitor and re-stock supplies and ensure that first aid kits are replenished.

Ensure that the school has an adequate number of appropriately trained First Aiders.

Co-ordinate First Aiders and arrange for training to be renewed as necessary.

Maintain adequate facilities.

Ensure that correct provision is made for pupils with special medical requirements 

Contact emergency medical services as required.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of guidance and advice from appropriate agencies

What to do in the case of an accident, injury or illness

A member of staff or pupil witnessing an accident, injury or illness should immediately contact a named trained first aider (see above). . Any pupil or member of staff sustaining an injury whilst at school should be seen by a first aider who will provide immediate first aid and summon additional help as needed.  The pupil or member of staff should not be left unattended.  The first aider will organise an injured pupil’s transfer to the sick room if possible and appropriate and to hospital in the case of an emergency.  Parents should be informed as necessary by telephone by the first aider or school secretary.  This will be followed up in writing and a record kept at school.  A written record of all accidents and injuries is maintained in the accident book.

Contacting parents

Parents should be informed by telephone as soon as possible after an emergency or following a serious/significant injury including:

Head injury (a head injury advice sheet should be given to any pupil who sustains a head injury) Available from the appointed person

Suspected sprain or fracture

Following a fall from height

Dental injury

Anaphylaxis & following the administration of an Epi-pen

Epileptic seizure

Severe hypoglycaemia for pupils, staff or visitors with diabetes

Severe asthma attack

Difficulty breathing

Bleeding injury (uncontrolled)

Loss of consciousness

If the pupil is generally unwell

. Parents can be informed of smaller incidents at the end of the school day by the form teacher. .  A parent should sign the school copy agreeing that they have been notified.

Contacting the Emergency Services

An ambulance should be called for any condition listed above or for any injury that requires emergency treatment. Any pupil taken to hospital by ambulance must be accompanied by a member of staff until a parent arrives.  All cases of a pupil becoming unconsciousness (not including a faint) or following the administration of an Epi-pen, must be taken to hospital.

Accident reporting

The accident book must be completed for any accident or injury occurring at school. This includes any accident involving staff or visitors.  The accident book will be monitored by the appointed person 

Pupils who are unwell in school

Any pupil who is unwell cannot be left to rest unsupervised in the sick room. If a pupil becomes unwell, a parent should be contacted as soon as possible by the appointed person, or the head teacher.

Anyone not well enough to be in school should be collected as soon as possible by a parent. Informal diagnostic report of child is made, this is kept in the office.

First Aid equipment and materials

The appointed person is responsible for stocking and checking the first aid kits. Staff are asked to notify the appointed person when supplies have been used in order that they can be restocked.  The first aid boxes contain:

A first aid guidance card

At least 20 adhesive hypo allergenic plasters (including blue plasters for home economics)

4 triangular bandages (slings)

Safety pins

Cleaning wipes

Adhesive tape

2 sterile eye pads

6 medium sized unmedicated dressings

2 large sized unmedicated dressings

Disposable gloves

.Pupils using crutches or having limited mobility

Parents must inform the school of the nature of injury and the anticipated duration of immobility. The form tutor will arrange for a ‘class partner’ to carry books, open doors etc. Information about the condition will be discussed in staff meetings to enable teachers to be fully aware of the pupil’s needs.  Arrangements will be made for the pupil to arrive/leave lessons early to allow for a safe transfer around school.  Parents must inform the school of any particular difficulties.

Emergency care plans and treatment boxes

The appointed person ensures that staff are made aware of any pupil with an emergency care plan. .Pupils with a serious medical condition will have an emergency care plan drawn up and agreed by the appointed person and parents. 

Pupils with medical conditions

A list is available to the teachers  of all pupils who have a serious allergy or medical condition. This information is useful for lesson planning and for risk assessments prior to any activities undertaken .  If staff become aware of any condition not on these lists please inform the appointed person.

Dealing with body fluids

In order to maintain protection from disease, all body fluids should be considered infected. To prevent contact with body fluids the following guidelines should be followed.

When dealing with any body fluids wear disposable gloves.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after the incident.

Keep any abrasions covered with a plaster.

Spills of the following body fluids must be cleaned up immediately.

Bodily fluids include:

Blood, Faeces, Nasal and eye discharges, Saliva, Vomit

Disposable towels should be used to soak up the excess, and then the area should be treated with a disinfectant solution. Never use a mop for cleaning up blood and body fluid spillages. All contaminated material should be disposed of in a yellow clinical waste bag (available in  1st aid boxes) then placed in the waste bin for that purpose. Avoid getting any body fluids in your eyes, nose, mouth or on any open sores.  If a splash occurs, wash the area well with soap and water or irrigate with copious amounts of saline.

Infectious diseases

If a child is suspected of having an infectious disease advice should be sought from the appointed person who will follow the guidelines below to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases to other pupils and staff.

ILLNESS PERIOD OF EXCLUSION COMMENTS

Chickenpox 5 days from onset of rash Pregnant women up to 20 weeks and those in last 3 weeks of pregnancy should inform their midwife that they have been in contact with chickenpox.

Any children being treated for cancer or on high doses of steroids should also seek medical advice.

German Measles For 5 days from onset of rash Pregnant women should inform their midwife about contact

Impetigo Until lesions are crusted or healed Antibiotic treatment by mouth may speed healing

Measles 5 days from onset of rash Any children being treated for cancer or on high doses of steroids must seek medical advice

Scabies Until treatment has been commenced Two treatments one week apart for cases. Treatment should include all household members and any other very close contacts

Scarlet Fever 5 days after commencing antibiotics

Antibiotic treatment recommended

Slapped Cheek Syndrome None Pregnant women up to 20 weeks must inform their midwife about contact

Diarrhoea and vomiting 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting Exclusion from swimming may be needed

Until recovered Communicable disease control will give advice on any treatment needed and identify contact requiring treatment. No need to exclude siblings or other close contacts.

Viral Meningitis Until fully recovered Milder illness

Threadworms None Treatment is recommended for the pupil and family members

Mumps 5 days from onset of swollen glands

Head Lice None once treated Treatment is recommended for the pupil and close contacts if live lice are found

Conjunctivitis None Children do not usually need to stay off school with conjunctivitis if they are feeling well. If, however, they are feeling unwell with conjunctivitis they should stay off school until they feel better

Influenza Until fully recovered

Cold sores None Avoid contact with the sores

Warts, verrucae None Verrucae should be covered in swimming pools, gymnasiums and changing rooms

Glandular fever None

Tonsillitis None