Policy No. 26a

First Aid Policy

Date of Policy December 2016Author A.Jordan (RN)Date Approved by Governors January 2018Review Date December 2021

Contents

First Aid definition aims and purpose Page 3

Responsibilities of;

Governors, Head teacher, Parents and Staff Page 4-5First Aid Staff Action Plan Page 6

Accidents and Acute Illness Action Plan Page 7

Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Medication Page 8-9

Guidance for Emergency Treatment of;

Asthma Page 10-11

Epilepsy Page 12-13

Anaphylaxis Page 14-15

Diabetes Page 16-17

Asthma Letter for Parents Page 18

Action Plan for Asthma Page 19

Paracetamol Consent Form Page 20

Head Injury home report form Page 21

Injury Risk Assessment Page 22-23

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Emergency Contact Poster Page 24

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary - Academy Policy Statement

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy has a ‘duty of care’ towards its pupils with regard to their medical health conditions. This duty of care includes protecting pupils from harm and including them to feel safe irrespective of their medical needs

We follow the Academy’s Mission Statement:

‘At Saint Benedict we will build up a loving community with Christ at its centre: develop potential to the full and strive for excellence: work and play in harmony: and treat each other with dignity and justice.’

FIRST AID DEFINITION

‘Emergency care given to a sick or injured person’

‘Terminology used through this document will refer to those who have parental responsibility for Students as Parent/Carers’

Aims of the Policy

To provide information regarding First Aid and the initial care given to someone if they are injured or have a sudden illness.

To ensure the Academy implements a duty of care towards its employees, students and anyone visiting the premises.

To ensure trained members of staff are available at all times within the Academy day, and first aid kits always accessible.

The first aid procedure at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy is in operation to ensure that every student, member of staff and visitor will be well looked after in the event of an accident or injury – major or minor.

To share information to assist in caring for students who require emergency care, in the event of an accident all members of the Academy community should be aware of the support available and the procedures available to activate this.

To raise awareness with parents of their responsibilities for their child’s immediate health needs

To inform staff and visitors of the emergency plan for - common conditions (Listed) that may occur throughout the day

Purpose

To ensure all staff and students are aware of the system in place. To provide awareness of Health & Safety issues including First Aid provision

within the Academy and on Academy off-site visits, to prevent – where possible - potential dangers or accidents.

The term FIRST AIDER refers to those members of the Academy community who are in possession of a valid First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent.

The First Aid Team consists of Qualified First Aiders, updated annually.

Responsibilities

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1) The Governors

The Governing Body as the employer accept responsibility for:

1. Implementing through the Health and Safety Policy, procedures for supporting pupils with first aid needs, including managing emergency medication as far as it is practicable to do so in the Academy

2. Ensuring that their insurance arrangements provide full cover for staff acting within the scope of their employment and that staff who are trained ? are indemnified to perform first aid.

3. Ensuring that correct procedures are followed and that accurate records are kept in the Academy

4. Ensuring that willing staff have appropriate training to support pupils with emergency medical needs, arranged with the Health Authority or other health professionals

5. The Governors accept that parents should keep pupils at home when they are acutely unwell. When pupils return to the Academy after a period of illness they are assumed to be: either fit to return without support of the Academy or they are pupils with medical needs.

2) The Head Teacher

The Head Teacher is responsible for implementing the Governors policy in practice and for developing detailed procedures.

The Head Teacher is required to:

1. Make day-to-day decisions about administering first aid provision

2. Ensure that all parents are aware of the Academy policy and procedures for dealing with first aid needs

3. Ensure that parents are aware that they should not send to the Academy pupils with infectious diseases

4. Communicate with parents who make a complaint about the action of staff in dealing with pupils with emergency needs

3) Parental Responsibility

1. Parents have a responsibility to inform the Academy if a pupil is sick or unable to attend. It is important (where possible) to indicate the nature of the illness to enable the nurse to eliminate the risk of infection or disease spreading.

2. They also have a responsibility to collect their child due to illness if required by the Nurse or a designated First Aider following assessment.

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3. If a pupil is suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting they must not attend the Academy until conditions/ symptoms are clear for 48 hours.

4. If medical concerns arise at home, then Parents must take appropriate action to seek medical advice prior to sending students to the Academy.

5. Parents must understand that it is their responsibility to address medical illness and injuries that occur outside of Academy and not to expect the Academy Nurse to treat such conditions.

6. Parents must inform the Academy Nurse of any changes to Students medical conditions/ health or regular medication.

7. Parents must ensure if a pupil cannot take part in physical exercise or activity a covering letter with a signature must be sent into school with the child.

8. If this is prolonged a letter from a medical practitioner responsible for care i.e. GP/consultant/physiotherapist etc. may be required. This will help in the decision to adapt physical activity to their individual needs

Students returning to school following illness/injury causing reduced mobility or on crutches must see the nurse in the first instance for mobility assessment prior to returning to the Academy.

A pre-booked appointment is essential by calling the Academy Nurse directly on 01332 554261.

4a) FIRST AIDERS Responsibility:

The Senior First Aider is responsible for managing procedures and Policies on First Aid and Supporting Medical conditions.

1. First Aiders must familiarise themselves with the First Aid procedures in operation.

2. Be aware of specific medical details of individual students, central folder in reception and medical room

3. Ensure that their qualification is always up to date 4. Always attend a casualty when requested to do so and treat the casualty to the

best of their ability in the safest way possible. This includes wearing gloves where any loss of blood or body fluid is evident, calling for help from other First Aiders via Radio or using own mobile phone to call Emergency Services

5. Never move a severely injured casualty until they have been assessed unless the casualty is in immediate danger

6. Never leave a casualty unattended 7. Help fellow First Aiders at an incident and provide support during the aftermath 8. Act as a person who can be relied upon to help when the need arises and attend

a casualty until the incident is resolved or another First Aider takes over and is fully briefed

9. Ensure that portable first aid kits are adequately stocked and always to hand 10. Insist that any casualty who has sustained a significant head injury is seen by

professionals at the hospital, either by sending them directly to hospital or by asking parents to pick up a child to take them to hospital

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11. Ensure that parents are aware of head injuries by sending letter home, to be found on First Aid section of shared file or call parent in a severe head injury promptly in which case First Aider to ask reception to phone parents.

4b) Ensure that a child who is sent to hospital by ambulance is either:

1. Accompanied in the ambulance along with paramedics2. Followed to a hospital by a member of staff to act in loco parentis if a relative

cannot be contacted3. Met at hospital by a parent or named relative 4. The First Aider need not be the member of staff to accompany the casualty to

hospital, however, an appropriate person should be sent5. Keep a record of each student attended to - the nature of the injury and any

treatment given – MUST be logged on First Aid section in shared file. In the case of an accident this must also be completed by the First Aider attending the casualty in collaboration with the person supervising at the time of the accident.

6. Form F2508 must be completed for an injury or dangerous occurrence not reportable to the Health & Safety Executive. See Senior First Aider/Health & Safety Manager for advice.

7. Ensure that everything is cleared away appropriately - using gloves. Any bloodstains on the ground must be washed away thoroughly. No contaminated or used items should be left lying around.

4b) First Aid Staff to apply the following Action Plan;

If a student reports that they are too ill to remain in lesson, then the following will happen;

For the safeguarding of students at our school we have implemented the following system to improve the care for students during lessons that require first aid assessment/treatment.

When a student requests to see Nurse/First Aider teaching or support staff are to contact ‘on call’ using the First Aid button on the on call system on the computer screen.

This will then be actioned by ‘on call’ and a member of staff will -arrive to take the student to the nearest first aider.

Initial assessment will be made and the following actions applied:

A) Advised to return to lesson and see Academy Nurse at Break time for non-urgent matters

B) Assessment and treatment then returned to lesson.C) Advice sought from Nurse if beyond first aiders ability (via radio 3/phone #342).D) Phone call made home by staff and taken to General Office for parents to collect.E) Be referred to Nurse in North Block or at site of injury/illness.

All treatment is to be logged onto shared staff file under ‘first aid log’.

We are to achieve a safer environment enabling us to monitor the whereabouts of students and to promote learning by keeping students in lessons.  

5a) Accidents and Acute illness action plan;

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1. A Student who is suddenly acutely ill or has a serious accident requiring medical nursing attention should be brought to the Nurse in the medical room if possible or On Call team will take Student to the nearest First Aid person, unless he/ she is too badly injured to be moved in which case a First Aider must be called on to attend immediately to attend until the Nurse arrives.

2. If a Student is too sick to remain at the Academy, every effort is made to contact the parents/carer at home or at work to request the Student is collected by a responsible adult. When it is reasonable to do so an 'out-of-school' form is filled in and the Student may go home alone if parents are unavailable and students deemed well enough to travel home alone and has access to their home, a risk assessment will be done prior to this being implemented

3. When a serious accident/incident occurs, the Nurse will be sent for and in her absence a First Aiders will attend. The Nurse or First Aider will decide on further intervention i.e. ambulance

4. If an accident occurs while a responsible adult is in charge of a pupil in a teaching situation, when off site or on duty outside it may be necessary, on the same day, to complete an accident report form which is obtained from the Academy Nurse or Health and Safety Manager, once completed it should be returned to either person. If a staff member is injured also it may be necessary to complete an incident form also

5. Teachers and First Aid staff should inform the Nurse regarding levels of stock of First Aid kits in specialist subject areas on a regular basis. The list of staff responsible for this is in staff shared file under ‘First Aid’.

6. The Academy Nurse should also be informed of all students going off site for trips, activities etc. and a first aid kit should be ordered if necessary. Individual health Care Plans will need to be reviewed prior to travel.

7. Infection control, wearing of PPE, Gloves, disposable gowns and hand washing to be implemented before and after contact with any bodily fluids.

8. Correct and safe disposal of contaminated clinical waste will be disposed of using the clinical waste bags and designated Clinical waste bin in the nurses office.

6) The Academy Nurse and trained First Aid staff will give prescribed medicine to pupils only with Parental consent if it is felt by the parents that the pupil cannot manage their own medication.

The Nurse or First Aider will check: the pupil’s name written instructions provided by parents or doctor Labelled by the Pharmacy or Hospital prescribed dose, time and frequency expiry date method of administration other treatment any side effects

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1. Pupils who refuse to take medication will not be forced to do so but parents will be notified as a matter of urgency and if it is felt applicable the emergency services will be notified.

2. Non-prescribed medication as a rule will not be issued to pupils at the Academy unless parents authorise this.

3. Paracetamol will be dispensed if consent has been given on the Students medical questionnaire.

4. The Academy nurse or First Aider will supervise the pupil taking the medication, complete documentation and may notify parents.

5. Verbal consent can also be sought via telephone if Nurse/First Aider administering deems this as necessary. If there is uncertainty as to whether the student has already taken a medication containing paracetamol, then a phone call will be made to confirm.

6. If the Nurse or First Aid staff are still unsure as to whether to administer paracetamol, then this will NOT BE GIVEN as no harm will be done from omitting this medication. (exceptions are Insulin, steroids)

7) Non-Prescription Paracetamol in the Academy

In order for secondary schools to administer Paracetamol to students, the consent of parents is required. We keep a stock of Paracetamol which can be administered by members of the first aid staff in the event of:

Headache Earache Toothache Stomach cramps Period pains Muscular pains

If consent is given, the Academy First Aid staff trained to administer or Nurse will administer the recommended dosage of Paracetamol for the child’s age. Recommended dosages are as follows:

Children up to 12 years 1 tablet every 4-6 hours taken orally with water. Adults and Children over 12 years 1-2 tablets (500mg to 1g) taken orally with

water.

PLEASE NOTE: Hay fever medication will NOT be dispensed by the staff and students will be encouraged to take this prior to the school day.

6) Non-Prescription Paracetamol in the Academy continued

In the absence of the Academy Nurse, treatment will be given as far as they are able by qualified First Aiders if available, or other staff in an emergency subject to the provisions of this policy.

Students with medical needs will be encouraged to participate in the Academy trips wherever safety permits. Inclusion and participation is very important to us here at

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Saint Benedict and adaptions and reasonable adjustments will be made wherever possible.

Any restrictions on a Student ability to participate in P.E. will be included in their Individual Health Care Plan and/or Risk Assessment.

Students who are unable to partake in physical activity will still be expected to change into their kit (exceptions of fractures or on Nurses instruction only)

Parents should collect medicines held at the Academy at the end of each term whenever possible. The Academy will dispose of medicines that are out of date via the local Pharmacy for safe disposal if these are not collected.

All Staff will do their utmost to protect the dignity of the pupil as far as possible even in an emergency.

PUPILS MUST NOT SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FROM NURSE INBETWEEN LESSONS UNLESS AUTHORISED TO DO SO

PUPILS MUST NOT USE THEIR MOBILE PHONES TO CONTACT PARENTS IF ILL OR INJURED, A MEMBER OF STAFF WILL DO THIS ON YOUR BEHALF

ONCE ASSESSED BY A DESIGNATED FIRST AIDER

Guidance on Procedure in the event of Emergency medical conditions situations;

ASTHMA Awareness;What to do in an asthma attack

Keep calm Encourage the child or young person to sit up and slightly forward Do not move student or leave unattended at any time Make sure the child or young person takes two puffs of reliever inhaler (usually

blue) immediately – preferably through a spacer Ensure tight clothing is loosened Reassure the child Request On-call and ask for a first aider and Nurse to come to the student

stating ‘Asthmatic event’ First Aider or Nurse to get attend immediately

If there is no immediate improvement

Continue to make sure the child or young person takes one puff of reliever inhalerevery minute for five minutes or until their symptoms improve

Call (9) 999 or a doctor urgently if:

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The child or young person’s symptoms do not improve in 5–10 minutes The child or young person is too breathless or exhausted to talk The child or young person’s lips are blue

If you are in doubt Ensure the child or young person takes one puff of their reliever inhaler every

minute until the ambulance or doctor arrives It is essential for people who work with children and young people with

asthma to know how to recognise the signs of an asthma attack and what to do if they have an asthma attack

Common signs of an asthma attack are:

coughing shortness of breath wheezing tightness in the chest being unusually quiet difficulty speaking in full sentences sometimes younger children express feeling tight in the chest as a tummy ache.

After a minor asthma attack

Minor attacks should not interrupt the involvement of a pupil with asthma in school

When the pupil feels better they can return to school activities The parents/carers must always be told if their child has had an asthma

attack

Important things to remember in an asthma attack

Never leave a pupil having an asthma attack. If the pupil does not have their inhaler and/or spacer with them, send another

teacher to collect spare from General Office or Medical Room In an emergency situation school staff are required under common law, duty

of care, to act like any reasonably prudent parent Reliever medicine is very safe. During an asthma attack do not worry about a

pupil overdosing Send another pupil to get another teacher/adult if an ambulance needs to be

called Contact the pupil’s parents or carers immediately after calling the

ambulance/doctor A member of staff should always accompany a pupil taken to hospital by

ambulance and stay with them until their parent or carer arrives

EPILEPSY Awareness;

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Complex partial seizures

Common symptoms

The person is not aware of their surroundings or of what they are doing Plucking at their clothes Smacking their lips Swallowing repeatedly Wandering around

Ring On-call and ask for a first aider and Nurse to come to the student immediately stating ‘Epileptic seizure’

Call (9) 999 for an ambulance if...

You know it is the person’s first seizure The seizure continues for more than five minutes The person is injured during the seizure You believe the person needs urgent medical attention

Do...

Guide the person from danger Stay with the person until recovery is complete Be calmly reassuring

Don’t...

Restrain the person Act in a way that could frighten them, such as making abrupt movements or

shouting at them Assume the person is aware of what is happening, or what has happened Give the person anything to eat or drink until they are fully recovered Attempt to bring them round Explain anything that they may have missed

Tonic-clonic seizures

Common symptoms:

the person goes stiff, loss of consciousness falls to the floor

Do...

Protect the person from injury (remove harmful objects from nearby) Cushion their head Look for an epilepsy identity card/identity jewellery Aid breathing by gently placing the person in the recovery position ONLY

when the seizure has finished Stay with them until recovery is complete Be calmly reassuring Protect their privacy and dignity wherever possible

Don’t...

Restrain the person’s movements Put anything in their mouth

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Try to move them unless they are in danger Give them anything to eat or drink until they are fully recovered Attempt to bring them round

Call (9) 999 for an ambulance if...

You know it is the person’s first seizure The seizure continues for more than five minutes One seizure follows another without the person regaining consciousness

between seizures The person is injured You believe the person needs urgent medical treatment

ANAPHYLAXSIS awareness;

Symptoms of allergic reactions:

Ear/Nose/Throat - Symptoms:

runny or blocked nose itchy nose, sneezing painful sinuses headaches post nasal drip loss of sense of smell/taste sore throat/swollen larynx (voice box) itchy mouth throat and blocked ears.

Eye - Symptoms:

watery, itchy, prickly, red, swollen eyes Allergic 'shiners' (dark areas under the eyes due

to blocked sinuses)

Airway - Symptoms:

wheezy breathing, difficulty in breathing and or coughing (especially at night time).

Digestion:

swollen lips, tongue, itchy tongue, stomach ache, feeling sick, vomiting, constipation and or diarrhoea

Skin:

Urticaria - wheals or hives-bumpy, itchy raised areas and or rashes

Eczema -cracked, dry, weepy or broken skin. Red cheeks

Angioedema - painful swelling of the deep layers of the skin

Symptoms of Severe Reaction/ Anaphylaxis:

These could include any of the above together with:

Difficulty in swallowing or speaking

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Difficulty in breathing -severe asthma Swelling of the throat and mouth Hives anywhere on the body or generalized flushing of the skin Abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting Sudden feeling of weakness (drop in blood pressure)

Alterations in heart rate (fast Pulse) Sense of Impending doom (anxiety/panic) Collapse and unconsciousness

TREATMENT

Radio or use on call button and ask for First Aider/Nurse to come to student stating ‘Anaphylaxis’

Send a student or member of staff to ERB in South Block or Medical Room in North Block to collect 2nd EpiPen and to ask them to ring for an ambulance (9) 999 and parents.

If student conscious keep them in an upright position to aid breathing. If unconscious, then put in to the recovery position.

If student is conscious and alert, ask them to self-administer their EpiPen. If student

unconscious, trained member of staff to administer EpiPen as per training. Record time of administration.

If no improvement within 5 minutes then 2nd EpiPen to be administered.

Keep used EpiPens and give to Paramedics when they arrive

DIABETES awareness and treatment; What is it?

Abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar can lead to someone with diabetes becoming unwell and, if untreated, losing consciousness

There are two conditions associated with diabetes - hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)

Hypoglycaemia is the more common emergency which affects brain function and can

lead to unconsciousness if untreated

Signs and symptoms:

Hypoglycaemia:

Hunger Feeling 'weak' and confused Sweating Dry, pale skin Shallow breathing

Hyperglycaemia:

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Thirst Vomiting Fruity/sweet breath Rapid, weak pulse

First aid aims

Hypoglycaemia:

Raise blood sugar level as quickly as possible Get casualty to hospital, if necessary

Hyperglycaemia:

Get casualty to hospital as soon as possible

Treatment

Hypoglycaemia:

Individual Health Plan of Diabetic student information to treat Both conditions in Medical Room

Sit casualty down If conscious, give them a sugary drink, chocolate or other sugary food If there's an improvement, offer more to eat or drink. Help the casualty to find

their glucose testing kit to check their level. Advise them to rest and see their doctor as soon as possible.

Extra kit is in the Medical room in the first cupboard on the left (Labelled) If consciousness is impaired, do not give them anything to eat or drink. Dial

(9) 999 for an ambulance

Hyperglycaemia:

Call (9) 999 immediately

Further actions

If the casualty loses consciousness

Open airway and check breathing Place them in recovery position Prepare to give resuscitation

Documents used to devise this policy:

http://www.asthma.org.uk/

http://www.educationforhealth.org

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions Guidance on the use of emergency salbutamol inhalers in schools

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/484418/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions.pdf

https://www. diabetes .org. uk

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www.nhs.uk/choices

www. anaphylaxis .org.uk/knowledgebase/ guidelines

www. anaphylaxi s .org.uk

www. firstonscene .co.uk

If your child has Asthma, please complete and return

Dear Parent/Carer

Re: Asthma Healthcare Plan

As part of accepted good practice and for student’s safety our school has established medical practices for children diagnosed with Asthma.Therefore, we are asking all parents of students with Asthma to help us by completing the attached School Healthcare Plan for child/children in their care. If you would prefer to meet our Nurse to complete the form, or if you have any questions then please contact Miss Jordan on 01332 557030 ext. 342 or 554261.We keep a Salbutamol (Blue) inhaler and single use spacer for administration to known Asthmatic students in the event of an emergency, please complete the consent form if you agree to its use. If your child has a different type of inhaler you would prefer us to use, please arrange to send a spare inhaler to the medical room at the start of term. Please make sure the school is kept informed of any changes to your child’s medical condition or medication. This includes any changes to how much medication they need to take and when they need to take it.Please note that this will only be administered during an asthmatic attack and not used as a regular preventer. If their own inhaler runs out or is not working, then school will administer the spare kept in medical room to prevent deterioration/hospital admission. All students with prescribed inhalers must carry them on them at all times. In the event of this we will inform you by letter at the end of the school day.

I look forward to receiving your child’s Healthcare Plan.

Yours faithfully

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Miss A Jordan (RN)Nurse

Name ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of birth……………………………………………………………………………..

Allergies……………………………………………………………………………………

Emergency contact name………………………………………………………….

Emergency contact number …………………………………………………….

School to affix photo here

School Asthma Action Plan

What are the signs that your child may be having an asthma attack?

Are there any key words or gestures that your child may use to express their asthma symptoms?

What is the name of your child’s reliever medicine and the device?

Does your child need help in taking their inhaler? (please circle) YES NO

What are your child’s known asthma triggers?

Does your child need to take their reliever medicine before exercise? (please circle) YES NO

I give my consent for school staff:

To administer the school Salbutamol Inhaler (blue) in the event of an Asthmatic Emergency

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Signed…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Date…………………………….

Print name ………………………………………………………………………………………..Relationship to child …………………………………

Please complete and return as soon as possible

Dear Parent/Carer

Prior consent for the administration of Paracetamol

In order for secondary schools to administer Paracetamol to students, the consent of parents is required. We keep a stock of Paracetamol which can be administered by members of the first aid staff in the event of: Headache Earache Toothache Stomach cramps Period pains Muscular painsIf consent is given, school will administer the recommended dosage of Paracetamol for the child’s age. Recommended dosages are as follows: Children up to 12 years ½ to 1 tablet every 4-6 hours taken orally with water. Adults and Children over 12 years 1-2 (500mg to 1g) taken orally with water.Please could you complete and return the slip below indicating whether or not you give consent for the school first aid staff to administer Paracetamol to your child. This letter of consent will be effective for the duration of your child’s education at Saint Benedict.

Yours faithfully

Miss A Jordan (RN)Nurse.............................................................................................................................................................................

Paracetamol Consent Form

I.............................................................................................................(name),

the parent/carer of………………………….. ....................................... (student name) Form ………………………

DO/DO NOT (delete as appropriate) give prior consent for Saint Benedict staff to administer Paracetamol tablets in the event of any medical need as listed above.

Signed ........................................................................................................................................................................

Date ............................................................................................................................................................................

Head Injury Home Report Letter

Dear Parent/Carer of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

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I am informing you that your child had a bang to the head today and was attended to by an Academy First Aider.

Details of incident Date………………. Time………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Injury Occurred

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Treatment Received

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Please observe your child closely for the next 24 hours. If there are any signs of unusual symptoms such as those listed then please seek medical advice via NHS 111, GP or Accident and Emergency department.

Severe Headache Dizziness Drowsiness Confusion Vomiting Seizures (call 999) Breathing problems

Yours Sincerely

…………………………… or ..……………………….........................

Miss A Jordan (RN) First Aider Signature/Print Name

Risk Assessment for Welcoming Students Back into School Following Injury

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Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy requires a letter from a medical professional (GP, hospital etc.) detailing exactly what injury has been sustained before accepting responsibility for a student on crutches or other disability.

This letter should include details of whether the student is required to use crutches in school and approximately how long for or how long to wear sling/plaster cast.

Further information to be detailed, if possible, includes: when weight bearing should begin and any follow-up appointments (fracture clinics, physiotherapy etc.) A copy of this will be held with the Academy Nurse for future reference.

Looking after children on crutches is a responsibility taken seriously by the school and, without clear medical information, potentially puts the school and your child at risk.

We welcome students back into school and will include them with adjustments to ensure their safety.

It is unacceptable for students returning to school on crutches that they have obtained from means other than a professional/medical establishment i.e. friends, football coaches etc. – these students may not have been officially assessed and diagnosed either at GP or A&E and are a potential danger to both themselves and other students.

We will require the Student and their Parent/carer to attend a pre-arranged appointment with the Academy Nurse on their initial return to school to enable the following to be discussed/explained:

Leaving lessons early and timetable adjustments Medication, authorisation form can be completed Collecting from school arrangements can be discussed Action plan in case of emergency arising due to temporary condition Any emergency contact details can be checked Follow-up appointments noted

Following completion of a risk assessment the Academy Nurse will email details to the Students House Achievement Manager to implement the plan. They will be responsible for the circulation of information to the students Form tutor, teaching staff, PE department, Dance, Drama etc.

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No Student will be allowed to use the stairs on crutches therefore lessons will be taken in the library instead and work will be arranged for them during these lessons.

At times of bad weather Students may be required to attend lessons in South Block only to reduce risk of further injury occurring on the school drive connecting the two blocks.

First Aid personnel will be informed of students requiring crutches and made aware of any emergency information of action plan.

It is recommended that a generic risk assessment detailing the health & safety issues for all students on crutches/other adjustments is produced and parents/carers made aware of the details in each case. These will be shared with the First Aid team and Health and Safety Manager as required.

Recommendation of sensible footwear whilst wearing crutches is essential for the safe mobilisation of the student. Trainers will be permitted in the case once Academy Nurse has deemed this appropriate during the assessment.

Contacting emergency services

Request an ambulance - dial 9-999, ask for an ambulance and be ready with the information below.Speak clearly and slowly and be ready to repeat information if asked.1. your telephone number- 01332 557032

2. your name-

3. Location- Saint Benedict School, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby

4. Post Code- DE22 1JD

5. provide the exact location of the patient within the school setting

6. provide the name of the child and a brief description of their symptoms

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7. inform Ambulance Control of the best entrance to use and state that the crew will be met and taken to the patient

8. put a completed copy of this form by the phone

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