First Aid Policy

LoveSpring Nursery School - Ensuring Safety and Wellbeing for All

Policy Aims

The aims of our first aid policy are to:

Ensure the health and safety of all children, staff, parents, and visitors
Ensure that staff and management are aware of their health and safety responsibilities
Provide a clear framework for responding to incidents and recording outcomes
Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines

1. Legislative Framework

1.1 Governing Legislation

Legislation	Requirements	Our Compliance
Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981	Provide adequate equipment and qualified first aid personnel	Fully equipped first aid kits and trained staff
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992/1999	Risk assessments and implementation of safety measures	Regular risk assessments and safety protocols
RIDDOR 2013	Reporting specified incidents to HSE	Strict reporting procedures and record keeping
EYFS Statutory Framework 2024	Paediatric first aid requirements for early years	Always at least one PFA certified staff on premises

1.2 Key Requirements

At least one staff member with current paediatric first aid certificate on premises at all times
Appropriate first aid equipment readily available
Clear procedures for incident response and recording
Regular staff training and policy review
Compliance with RIDDOR reporting requirements

2. Roles and Responsibilities

2.1 Designated First Aid Personnel

Role	Responsibilities	Qualifications Required
Appointed Person	Overall responsibility for first aid provision, equipment maintenance	Full Paediatric First Aid Certificate
First Aiders	Immediate response to incidents, assessment, treatment, recording	Paediatric First Aid Certificate (renewed 3-yearly)
Nursery Manager	Policy implementation, staff training coordination, risk assessments	Understanding of first aid requirements
All Staff	Follow procedures, know first aiders, report incidents, support children	Basic first aid awareness

2.2 Current First Aid Personnel

Staff Member	Role	First Aid Qualification	Expiry Date
[Manager's Name]	Nursery Manager & Appointed Person	Full Paediatric First Aid	[Date]
[Deputy's Name]	Deputy Manager & First Aider	Full Paediatric First Aid	[Date]
[Practitioner's Name]	Senior Practitioner & First Aider	Emergency Paediatric First Aid	[Date]

3. First Aid Procedures

3.1 On-Site Incident Response

Step	Action Required	Responsibility
1. Immediate Response	Assess situation, call first aider if needed, ensure safety	Nearest staff member
2. First Aid Assessment	Assess injury, provide appropriate treatment, decide on further action	Qualified First Aider
3. Emergency Services	Call 999 if required, inform management, prepare information	First Aider/Manager
4. Parent Contact	Inform parents immediately, provide details of incident and treatment	Nursery Manager
5. Documentation	Complete accident report form, update child's records	First Aider

3.2 Off-Site Procedures

For all educational visits and trips, staff must carry:

Portable first aid kit meeting statutory requirements
School mobile phone with emergency contacts
Medical information for all children attending
Parent contact details and consent forms
Risk assessment for the specific activity

Minimum requirement: At least one staff member with current paediatric first aid certificate must accompany all trips.

4. First Aid Equipment

4.1 Standard First Aid Kit Contents

Item	Quantity	Purpose
Sterile adhesive dressings	20 (assorted sizes)	Minor cuts and grazes
Sterile eye pads	2	Eye injuries
Triangular bandages	2 (sterile)	Slings, immobilisation
Safety pins	6	Securing bandages
Sterile wound dressings	6 medium + 2 large	Larger wounds
Disposable gloves	3 pairs	Infection control
First aid guidance leaflet	1	Procedure reference

4.2 Kit Locations and Maintenance

First aid kits are located in:

Main nursery room - clearly marked and accessible
Office/reception area
Outdoor play area storage
Kitchen area
All nursery vehicles used for transport

Maintenance: Appointed Person checks kits monthly and replenishes as needed. No medications are stored in first aid kits.

5. Record Keeping and Reporting

5.1 Accident Recording Procedure

Record Type	Completion Timeframe	Retention Period
Accident Report Form	Same day or as soon as practicable	3 years minimum
Child's Personal File	Within 24 hours	Until child reaches 25 years old
RIDDOR Report	10 days (immediate for major incidents)	Permanent record
Ofsted Notification	Within 14 days of serious incident	Permanent record

5.2 RIDDOR Reportable Incidents

Must be reported to HSE:

Fractures (other than fingers, thumbs, toes)
Amputations
Injuries causing permanent sight loss/reduction
Crush injuries to head/torso causing organ damage
Serious burns covering more than 10% of body
Scalping requiring hospital treatment
Loss of consciousness from head injury/asphyxia
Any accident resulting in death

6. Training and Competence

6.1 Training Requirements

Training Type	Participants	Frequency	Certificate Validity
Full Paediatric First Aid	All designated first aiders	Every 3 years	3 years
Emergency Paediatric First Aid	Additional staff as required	Every 3 years	3 years
First Aid Awareness	All nursery staff	Annual refresher	N/A
Anaphylaxis & Asthma	All staff dealing with affected children	As needed	2 years

6.2 Training Register

Staff Member	Training Type	Completion Date	Renewal Due
[Staff Name 1]	Full Paediatric First Aid	[Date]	[Date]
[Staff Name 2]	Emergency Paediatric First Aid	[Date]	[Date]
[Staff Name 3]	Anaphylaxis Management	[Date]	[Date]

7. Accident Report Form Template

Essential Information Required

Section	Information Required	Completed By
Child Details	Full name, age, room, known medical conditions	First Aider
Incident Details	Date, time, location, exact circumstances, witnesses	First Aider
Injury Description	Nature of injury, body part affected, severity	First Aider
Action Taken	First aid provided, parent notification, further actions	First Aider
Follow-up	Monitoring required, risk assessment review	Nursery Manager

Contact Information

Appointed Person: [Manager's Name]

Designated First Aiders: As listed in section 2.2

Nursery Manager: [Manager's Name]

LoveSpring Nursery School: Coventry, CV1 5HA

Emergency Contact: +44 (0)24 1234 5678

Email: firstaid@lovespringnursery.co.uk

Date of Policy: [Current Date]

Last Reviewed: [Current Date]

Next Review Due: [One year from current date]

Signed: _________________________

Position: Nursery Manager/Owner, LoveSpring Nursery School