First Aid Policy

Issue and review

The date of issue of this policy is April 2025. This policy will be reviewed annually.

This Policy is designed to promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of students, staff, & visitors through the provision of First-Aid equipment and trained personnel in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

1. Policy

Staff nominated as ‘First Aiders’ receive up-to-date training courses

Suitably stocked and marked First-Aid kits are available at all appropriate locations throughout the venue.

Written records of any accidents, near misses, reportable injuries, diseases or dangerous occurrences are maintained.

First-Aid arrangements are regularly reviewed.

1. Procedure

First-Aid provision will always be available whilst Students and Staff are on the premises.

1. Qualifications and Training

All First Aiders will hold a valid certificate of competence issued by an organisation whose training and qualifications are approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and valid for three years.

Refresher training and retesting of competence will be arranged at least three months before certificates expire.

The appointed persons will:  

• Look after the First-Aid equipment, restocking First-Aid Kits when required and replacing out-of date materials.
• Ensure that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned when appropriate.
• Ensure that all accidents and injuries are appropriately recorded.

The role of the First Aider is to:

• Complete a training course approved by the Health & Safety Executive.
• Complete an accident/ incident log and record what first aid was administered (Log is kept in Reception)
• When necessary, ensure that an ambulance or other professional medical help is requested.

Recording accidents and injuries

• All accidents and injuries will be recorded in written form and such records will be kept for a minimum of three years.
• A copy of the injury will also be kept in the personal records of the case.

The record of any First-Aid treatment given by first aiders and other appointed persons will include:

• The date, time and place of the incident; the name and class of the case
• Details of the injury or illness and what first aid was given
• What happened to the Student or member of staff immediately afterwards
• The name and signature of the First Aider dealing with the incident

Serious or significant incidents will be reported directly to parents or carers, including all accidents or injuries to the head, however minor, either by sending a note home with the student or via direct contact with the parent or carer

Arrangements for pupils with particular medical conditions

• Pupils with particular medical conditions are carefully monitored.
• Pupils who use EpiPens/Auto injectors should always have one in their bag which is taken with them to all classes.
• Pupils with asthma should keep their own inhalers in their bag, and those with particularly severe conditions leave a spare one with their Teacher.