First Aid Policy

We have facilities for administering First Aid in our school office.

There is at least one qualified First Aider who is available to administer first aid, to deal with any accidents or emergencies, or to help if someone is taken ill during every school day.  We also have a number of members of the teaching staff who are trained and qualified as First Aiders, who are capable of giving first aid if, for example, your child is injured during sport.  There are also assistants who hold the Paediatric First Aid qualification for the care of the Foundation Stage Pupils.

First aid boxes are placed in all areas of the school where an accident is considered possible or likely (such as the Sports Hall).  We always take first aid boxes with us when groups of pupils go out of school on organised trips or to participate in sporting events.

All new pupils (and staff) are given information on where to go for help in the event of an accident as part of their induction into the school.  There are first aid notices around the school.

We keep records of all accidents and injuries, and have a procedure in place for ensuring that they are reviewed regularly in order, where possible, to minimise the likelihood of recurrence.

We will always contact you if your child suffers anything more than a trivial injury, or if she becomes unwell, or if we have any worries or concerns about her health.

Glendower acknowledges its responsibility to have reference to RIDDOR to which Health and Safety Executive it will report. (telephone 0845 300 99 23)

Prepared by Linda Strallen  September 2009

Date of next review:  September 2010