First Aid Policy
Heavitree Community Preschool will apply first aid treatment in the event of an accident involving a child or adult. At least one adult with a current first aid certificate is on the premises, or on an outing, at any one time. Newly qualified staff who achieved an early years qualification at level 2 or 3 on or after 30 June 2016 also have a paediatric first aid certificate in order to be counted in the adult: child ratios.
The first aid kit is accessible at all times and contains the following items
Triangular bandages (ideally at least one should be sterile) Sterile dressings: plasters Sterile eye dressing safety pins This list is not exhaustive.
In addition, the following equipment is kept near to the first aid box:
disposable plastic (PVC or vinyl) gloves. plastic disposable apron. A children’s thermometer.
The first aid kit is accessible at all times and contains the following items
Triangular bandages (ideally at least one should be sterile) Sterile dressings: plasters Sterile eye dressing safety pins This list is not exhaustive.
In addition, the following equipment is kept near to the first aid box:
disposable plastic (PVC or vinyl) gloves. plastic disposable apron. A children’s thermometer.
- Ice pack is kept in the freezer.
- Information about who has completed first aid training and the location of the first aid box is provided to all staff and volunteers. A list of staff and volunteers who have current PFA certificates is displayed in the setting.
- The first aid box is easily accessible to adults and is kept out of the reach of children.
- There is a named person in the setting who is responsible for checking and replenishing the first aid box contents – Shannon Arthurs.
- Medication is only administered in line with our Administering Medicines policy.
- In the case of minor injury or accidents, first aid treatment is given by a qualified first aider.
- In the event of minor injuries or accidents, we normally inform parents when they collect their child, unless the child is unduly upset, or we have concerns about the injury. In which case we will contact the child’s parents for clarification of what they would like to do, i.e. whether they wish to collect the child and/or take them to their own GP/Hospital.
- An ambulance is called for children requiring emergency treatment. We will contact parents immediately and inform them of what has happened and where their child has been taken.
- Parents sign a consent form at registration allowing staff or emergency services to take their child to the nearest Accident and Emergency unit to be examined, treated or admitted as necessary.
- Accidents and injuries are recorded on accident forms,
- Where applicable, serious accidents are notified to the Health and Safety Executive, Ofsted and/or local child protection agencies in line with our Recording and Reporting of Accident and Incidents Policy.
