Schools and teachers have a duty to do everything reasonable to protect students from accidents that could lead to severe injuries

An accident is an unplanned, uncontrolled event, which causes, or could cause injury, and damage.

It is our Policy to keep students free from harm in our care. All preventable measures will be taken to ensure children do not injure themselves or become exposed to illness or infection. We aim to prevent cross infection of viruses and bacterial infections.

On the rare occasions that accidents, Illness or emergencies occur it is our duty to ensure, children receive the appropriate treatment and first aid.

The school has a number of staff qualified in First Aid who will deal with any first aid incidents or illnesses, which may arise. In most cases, in the event of illness, home or emergency phone numbers will be contacted for the student to be sent home as school is not the place for a sick student.

Notifying Parents

Notifying parents in the event of an injury has two purposes:

1. It keeps parents informed.
2. It protects the school by allowing the parent to come and see for themselves how their child is, and whether further action is necessary.

The school has family and emergency contact numbers filed in the office and available on the student management system. Parents will be contacted if their child has received a moderate or notifiableinjury.

If a child becomes ill at school

If a child becomes ill in school the following procedures will be followed:

• If a child informs the a member of staff that they feel unwell the member of staff will monitor the child and rule out any common reasons by ensuring that they have been to the toilet, that they are hydrated and that they are warm/cool enough. The member of staff will check that there is nothing worrying the child. Staff will also check that there is no known condition on medical lists for this child. 
• Following initial checks the member of staff will then decide whether symptoms may require a call home. If this is the case they will contact the office and a call will be made home.
• If symptoms suggest that they do not require a call home then the teacher will continue to monitor in class or request that they are monitored (as they feel sick) by admin in the first aid area. The child will be monitored and should the symptoms worsen a call home will be made. If in any doubt a call will be made to parents to discuss the pupil. 
• If the child improves and or feels better they will return to class