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HALLFIELD SCHOOL

FIRST AID POLICY

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Last Review February 2017 Hallfield First Aid Policy

HALLFIELD SCHOOL FIRST AID POLICY

SCOPE All staff, pupils including EYFS and Out of Hours Care and visitors

AIMS The aim of this policy is to ensure the good health and safety of all those on site, and to provide for effective action should anyone become ill or suffer injury.

POLICY STATEMENT

It is Hallfield’s policy to promote the good health of all pupils and adults and to care for those who

become unwell during the school day, or who are injured, in a timely and competent manner.

There is a dedicated medical room located in the Pre-Prep. The First Aid Leader/Designated Person is

on-site from 08:00 to 18:00 each day during term time to oversee the administration of first aid and

medication.

The First Aid Leader holds current Paediatric First Aid and first aid at work certificates. The First Aid

Leader is based in the medical room and is accessible at all times by radio.

First aid provision is available at all times when people are on the school premises, and on school outings.

At least one person who holds a current Paediatric First Aid certificate is available on the premises and

on outings at all times when EYFS children are present.

Paediatric First Aid training undertaken by Hallfield EYFS staff is relevant to young children and babies.

First aid training is updated every three years.

LEGISLATION

The school, as an employer, is responsible for making the best provision to ensure the health and safety

of all on site. All staff, pupils and visitors have a duty of care to look after their own health and safety

and the health and safety of those around them.

The school will notify the appropriate authorities in accordance with RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, 2013) of certain categories of disease and injury.

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The school will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that first aid arrangements are managed in compliance with the DfE Guidance on First Aid for Schools.

Person(s) responsible for policy: School First Aid Leader

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FIRST AID PROCEDURES

ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY STAFF IF A CHILD IS INJURED

The course of action taken should in no way compromise the health and safety of the other pupils in the

setting. Under no circumstances should children be left unsupervised while a member of staff escorts a

child to the medical room.

PRE-PREP INCLUDING EYFS AND OUT OF HOURS CARE

In the Pre-Prep department including the EYFS provision and Out of hours Care, a Paediatric First Aider

should assess the child immediately. Once they have assessed the situation they must decide on which

of the following actions must be carried out;

Treat the child and document the injury in the accident book

Escort the child to the medical room for treatment by either the First Aid Leader or/other

Paediatric qualified staff member

Summon the First Aid Leader/Paediatric qualified staff member and offer treatment as the injury

requires

In an emergency situation summon a member of staff to call an ambulance immediately, apply

immediate first aid as required and ensure the First Aid Leader/ Paediatric qualified staff member

is contacted.

UPPER SCHOOL

In the Upper School a first aider should assess the child immediately. Once they have assessed the

situation they must decide on which of the following actions must be carried out;

Send the child to the medical room to be treated by the First Aid leader/ Paediatric qualified staff

member They should be accompanied by another child.

First Aider escorts the child to the medical room for treatment

Summon the First Aid Lead/ Paediatric qualified staff member and provide treatment as the

injury requires

In an emergency situation summon a member of staff to call an ambulance immediately, apply

immediate first aid as required and ensure the First Aid Leader/ Paediatric qualified staff member

is contacted.

SUMMONING THE FIRST AID LEAD/DESIGNATED PERSON

There are a number of ways that this can be actioned and the member of staff must use their judgment

to assess the best course of action for any particular situation;

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Send another member of staff or in the Upper School staff or a child (The Red Hand procedure

(immediate adult support required) can be actioned throughout the school

Put out message on the school radio

Lan messenger/urgent email system the front office who will put an emergency call out on radio

Telephone the medical room ext. 213 or the front office 237, 238 or 239

OUTINGS

The First Aid Lead/Designated Person supplies a first aid kit to be taken on outings.

When a child becomes unwell or injured off-site the first aider accompanying the child must take

immediate action to treat the child. If visiting an establishment off site then the first aider at the venue

must be contacted. In the event of a serious injury parents and/or carers should be contacted as soon

as possible. Contact details and medical information of the children on the trip are supplied by First Aid

Leader/Designated Person

Parents and/or carers of children in the EYFS provision must be informed of any accident or injury

sustained by the child on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable and of any first aid

treatment given.

TREATMENT OF ADULTS WHO ARE UNWELL OR INJURED

Adults who are unwell or who are injured during the school day should see the First Aid

Leader/Designated Person as soon as possible or send for them. The First Aid Leader/Designated Person

will assess the adult and the take the appropriate action. Treatment of adults will be documented in the

accident book in the medical room. This includes all visitors and parents on the site.

The Estate’s Manager and members of the Estate’s and Admin team are First Aiders; they will provide

staff First Aid over out of term time.

TRANSPORTING CHILDREN TO HOSPITAL

If a child needs emergency treatment for an accident, injury or illness the First Aid Leader will dial 999

or delegate this task to another person. The First Aid Leader will then contact (or delegate someone else

to contact) the parents. Parents will either be asked to come to school if travel time allows or meet the

child at the hospital. If the parent cannot make it to school on time a member of staff known to the child

will accompany them. The First Aid Leader will stay on site they will inform the Head Master and in the

case of an EYFS or other Pre-Prep child, the Head of Pre-Prep.

If the parents/carers cannot be contacted then a named person previously agreed by the parents/carers

will be contacted.

A child who is unwell will only be taken off site by a parent/named carer. Staff will not escort pupils in

their own vehicles.

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CALLING AN AMBULANCE (See ‘Action in an Emergency’ appendix)

In the event of a serious or life threatening incident an ambulance should be called to the school.

Guidance on calling an ambulance (compiled with the approval of West Midlands Ambulance Service),

is kept by every phone in the school.

NOT MOVING A SERIOUSLY INJURED VICTIM

Teaching, administrative and ancillary staff are reminded regularly of the dangers involved in moving a

seriously injured child or adult and of the procedure to be followed in such circumstances, that is, that

the First Aid Leader/Designated Person should be contacted without delay and an ambulance

summoned if necessary.

RECORD KEEPING OF ILLNESS AND ACCIDENTS

Accidents are recorded in the accident book. Due to the size of the site to ensure accurate and swift

documentation more than one accident book is kept. There are accident books at;

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Pre-Prep

Transition

Medical Room located in Pre-Prep

Front Office

Bistro/Upper School Out of Hours Club

Out of Hours Care use the same accident books.

Parents and/or carers of children in the EYFS provision are informed of any accident or injury sustained by a child and of any first aid treatment given on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable through the provision of a copy of the child’s entry in the accident book and verbal feedback when the child is collected. Parents and/or careers of children in KS1 and the Upper School are provided with a copy of the child’s entry in the accident book detailing the nature of the accident or injury and any treatment given. The First Aid Leader/Designated Person contacts parents/carers at the time of treatment if it is deemed necessary for them to be informed prior to collecting their child, for example if the child has an injury affecting their ability to participate fully in activities/ lessons.

During term time the First Aid Leader/Designated Person reviews the accident books on a weekly basis

and informs the Deputy Head immediately of any patterns or concerns. During the holiday period the

manager of Hallfieldfirst reviews the accident book on a weekly basis.

The First Aid Leader/Designated Person or Estates Manager will notify the Health and Safety Executive

(0845 300 99 23) of any diseases and major accidents.

We will report to RIDDOR immediately in the case of:

Serious accidents resulting in injury to pupils, staff and members of the public

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Major injury resulting in an absence from school/work of 3 days or more

Death

OFSTED will be informed of any serious accident, illness or injury to, or death of any EYFS child while in

our care and the action taken. Notification will be made as soon as reasonably practicable but in any

event within 14 days of the incident occurring.

All accidents and incidents are monitored at the Health and Safety Committee which meets every six months.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

Medicine is administered medication in accordance with the Hallfield Administration of Medication

Policy.

SUN PROTECTION

Parents/carers are asked to read and consent to the Sun Protection Policy protection .Parents providing sun protection creams to be applied during the day should ensure they are clearly labeled with the child’s name and form. Children are required to wear sun hats at break times and whenever participating in activities outdoors. There are planned shaded areas around the campus and staff remind children to seek shade when the sun is strong.

FIRST AID MATERIALS ON SITE

First aid kits are held at various locations throughout the school. There are notices around the school highlighting the locations of first aid kits. The stock is checked regularly by the First Aid Leader/Designated Person and any deficiencies made good. A record of these checks is kept in the first aid kit and the medical room. There is a supply of additional first aid resources in the medical room.

There is an emergency pack ready in the medical room, this consists of; emergency contact numbers for pupils; a large first aid box and fluorescent jacket. This is to be taken with the First Aid Leader/Designated Person (if safe to do so) in the event of a fire alarm or major incident.

CLINICAL WASTE AND HYGIENE PROCEDURES FOR DEAL WITH THE SPILLAGE OF BODY FLUIDS

There is a clinical waste bin in the medical room, for disposal of any contaminated waste.

If there is a spillage of bodily fluid then the area should be isolated immediately. The member of staff

cleaning the spillage should wear personal protective equipment, which would be a minimum of

disposable gloves and a disposable apron. Spillage compound should be used to clean bodily fluids and

the area should then be disinfected. The waste should be placed into a yellow bag, and then disposed of

into a clinical waste bin.

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Gloves, aprons and spillage compound are kept in the medical room. If a member of staff is unsure of

how to safely deal with the spillage of bodily fluid they should contact the First Aid Leader.

A sharps bin is kept in the medical room for the safe disposal of sharps. This is removed by Birmingham

City Council, who provide a replacement bin.

FIRST AID TRAINING

Staff receive first aid training every three years in accordance with statutory requirements.

The First Aid Leader/Designated Person arranges training for all staff.

A list of current first aiders is kept in the staff room, the Pre-Prep Medical room, Hallfieldfirst, the front

office, Transition, Sports Hall and in the estates office. For the purpose of the policy the list of attached

first aiders is updated on an annual basis.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUPILS WITH PARTICULAR MEDICAL CONDITIONS

All children are supported in accessing the curriculum, including children with medical conditions. On

admission to the school parents/carers are required to provide details of their child’s medical history

including any needs, allergies or long term conditions.

The First Aid Leader informs the relevant staff of arrangements for individual children

A care plan is produced for the children with significant medical needs such as diabetes, epilepsy or

asthma. These care plans are produced with close collaboration with parents/carers, form teachers and

specialist practitioners. Copies of care plans are kept in the medical room, the child’s form room and in

the medical folder in the staff room.

Children with allergies are identified to all staff and the catering manager. Photos and details of these

pupils are displayed in the staff room, kitchens, off-site folder and medical room. Excessive use of photos

is not used as children with medical needs have a right to their medical needs being treated as

confidentially as possible. Parental consent is obtained for the display of photographs.

FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL NEEDS

ASTHMA

Children with asthma are required to carry an inhaler on their person. Children in the EYFS provision

have one stored safely in their group/form room. All children who require an inhaler must have a spare

inhaler in school which is kept in the medical room.

CALL FOR HELP

In the event of any asthma attack the child should have immediate access to their reliever (blue) inhaler.

In the event of severe asthma attack an ambulance should be called. Staff should:

Help the child use their Blue /Salbutamol inhaler straight away. Repeat until either ambulance

arrives or attack resolves.

Sit upright or lean child forward/leaning over a table is best

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Loosen tight clothing.

Stay calm help the child to breathe slowly.

Stay with the child until attack resolves or ambulance arrives.

Call the parents/carers to inform them of the attack.

DIABETES

Children with diabetes need to ensure that their blood glucose levels remain stable and are able to check

their levels regularly. They will need to do this in school. All sharps involved in the treatment of children

with diabetes should be disposed of safely in an appropriate clinical sharps container held in the medical

room.

CALL FOR HELP

In the event of a low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia) the treatment must be immediate and staff should

give GLUCOSE in the following way:

3 dextrose tablets or

sugary drink

These are stored in the first aid cupboard in the medical room. When the child is feeling better give them

more food and drink. Check blood sugar levels if possible to do so. Known diabetics will provide the

machine required for this.

If there is no improvement after 10 minutes CALL 999.

If the child is uncooperative but conscious squeeze Gluco-Gel into the side of the mouth and then once

the child is more cooperative follow with sugary drink and food.

In the event the child is unconscious call an ambulance.

Telephone the parents/carers to inform them of the situation

In the event of a high blood sugar (Hyperglycemia) seek IMMEDIATE advice from the child’s

parents/carers or health professional.

ALLERGIC REACTION

There are many triggers but should a child have an allergic reaction then staff should:

ALWAYS take treatment to the child never child to treatment.

CALL FOR HELP.

Stay with the child.

For minor reaction give prescribed dose of anti-histamine/Piriton

For severe reaction.

ADMINSTER EPIPEN AND SEND SOMEONE TO CALL AMBULANCE.

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Call the parents/Carers to inform them of the situation.

EPILEPSY

People with epilepsy can have recurrent, unprovoked seizures. In the event of someone having a seizure

staff should:

CALL FOR HELP

Stay with the child

Do not restrain the child

Do not move the child unless in danger

Move any objects out of their way.

DO NOT put anything in their mouth

Once the jerking has stopped put the child in the recovery position. Check that the airway is clear.

Call 999 if child’s first seizure or seizure lasts more than 5 mins /or they immediately go back into

a second seizure

Cover them with a sheet or blanket

Talk reassuringly

Call the parents/carers to inform them of the situation

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First Aid Leader Maria Florance- Higher Qualification level First Aid at Work Exp Dec 2017 Paediatric First Aid Exp Dec 2017 A.E.D. Operator Exp Nov 2017 First Aid - Higher Qualification level Patrick Florance Paediatric First Aid Exp Dec 2017 First Aid at Work Exp Dec 2017 A.E.D. Operator Exp Nov 2017

Hallfieldfirst

Clare Kimberley Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Emma Astle Exp Jan 2020 Louise Moore Exp Jan 2020 Rupinder Bansal Exp Jan 2020 Sarah Linekar Exp Jan 2020 Emma Moore Exp Jan 2020 Monique Bennett Exp Jan 2020 Debbie Harris Exp Jan 2020 Michelle Horner Shauna Yentumi

Exp Jan 2018 Exp Apr 2019

Charlotte Wain Exp Jan 2020 Rahana Islam Rachael O’Rourke Maria Khanom Bushra Bibi Victoria Hulland Levi Mason

Exp Jan 2020 Exp May 2019 Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2018

First Aiders

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EYFS (Transition - Reception) Anne Oliver Exp Aug 2017 Dani Woolley Josie Davies

Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Mar 2017

Sue Rollason Exp Feb 2018 Pat Green Exp Feb 2018 Julie Williams Exp Jun 2018 Zara Iqbal Anne Woodward Kate Kestin Sam Harris Sarah Podmore Linda Bartlett Alison Radford Sarah Bonham Mariam Zahoor Kathy Gill Danielle Wheatley Stephanie Williams Carole Mahon Emma Parker

Exp Jun 2018 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018

Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Apr 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018

First Aiders

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Key Stage One & Two (Years 1- 6)

Hayley O’Hara Exp Feb 2018 Eve Kirby Exp Feb 2018 Joe Thackway Exp Feb 2018 Wendy Fear Exp Jun 2018 Heidi Finnegan Exp Jun 2018 Jayne Hall Exp Jun 2018 Andrew Kynaston Exp Jun 2018 Di Colley Emma Sloggie Bethany Castleton Amanda Anthony Richard Batchelor Rosanna Kennard Hannah Watton Shauna McConnell Maro Cooke Aasimah Aslam Jonathan Moffatt Natasha Archer Richard Lynn Daya Panesar Matilda Blick Heather Deery Lucy Venner James Coffin Katie Macrae Donna Dicks First Aid For Forest Schools Ann Lowe First Aider For Adults John Dury Jamie Harris Terry Norgrove

Exp Jun 2018 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Apr 2019 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Nov 2019 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp Jan 2020 AED Exp Jan 2018 Exp May 2019 Exp May 2019 Exp May 2019

First Aiders

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Action in an Emergency if an Ambulance is Needed

First Aider to stay with the child/casualty.

Call, shout for help: two staff to assist ideally.

First Aider will give the member of staff making the phone call details of the injury.

At the same time: - One member of staff should phone 999 immediately. - Details of how to make this call is by every phone in school. - One member of staff to find child’s contact details out of top drawer in the Medical

Room and pass on to the staff member making the phone call.

The First Aider will remain with the child/casualty. The First Aider may ask for help with the child/casualty.

The First Aider to phone the parents and give as many details as possible about the accident/injury.

Staff assisting should call for help on the radio saying ‘Priority Ambulance has been called.’ All radio traffic not related to the emergency call should be stopped until an all clear is given by the Lead First Aider.

Estates staff to help guide the ambulance in to the closest entrance to the casualty. Staff should wear their high vis jackets.

Senior staff to be advised of the incident and for them to make arrangements for a member of staff known to the child to escort the child to hospital and stay until a parent arrives.

A written report of the incident should be completed and sent to SLT.

Riddor should be completed by the First Aid Leader and Head of Estates.

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