First Aid
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
STUDENTS WHO BECOME UNWELL
During lesson time:
- students should inform their teacher if they become unwell
- Staff will assess the illness and if necessary send the student to the medical room, it might be necessary for the student to be accompanied, particularly if he/she has a special medical condition
During break:
- students should go directly to the first aid room
Pre-post school:
- students should either report to the main office, or if the office is not staffed, find a member of staff who will locate a first aider or call an ambulance
STAFF AND STUDENTS WHO BECOME UNWELL DURING AN OFF-SITE ACTIVITY
- the Party Leader is to consult the completed medical questionnaires to ascertain whether the condition is known and medication is to hand
- assess the situation and either; use the venues own qualified first aider; call an ambulance; or if in a vehicle, drive immediately to a hospital
- inform the parent /member of staff’s emergency contact
- inform the school
