First aid procedures
Sometimes accidents or illnesses do occur. When medical attention is needed, children are taken to an identified member of staff (qualified first-aider) All accidents are recorded and treatment administered in accordance with policy. Parents/Carers are notified as soon as possible when children are too ill to remain in school or when a serious accident occurs. Parent / Carers are always informed in writing and by text message or phone call when children bump their heads. If parents/carers cannot be contacted in an emergency a member of staff will either take the child to hospital or call for an ambulance.
*See First Aid and Accident policy
Medicines in school
Prescribed medicines may be administered to pupils on completion of a permission form if administration is required during school hours. All medicines should be brought to school by an adult and given to a member of staff. In the interest of safety, children are not allowed to have throat pastilles, lip balm or lozenges. Inhalers are kept in a secure area. In consultation with parents/carers and health workers a health care plan is written for children who have medical needs.
*See Policy for Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs
Allergens
When parents/carers report a food allergy to school staff, they will be invited to complete an Allergy Care Plan.
No nuts or products containing nuts are permitted in school. *See Allergen & Anaphylaxis policy.
