CHILDRENS SERVICE

Local Code of Practice 5

First Aid Arrangements in Schools

Revised

August 2003

Author:

Peter Dempsey

Service:

Resources

Division

Health & Safety Unit

Intended Target Group: Educational Establishments

Issued
Last Reviewed:

March 1993
August 2003

Childrens Service
Local Code of Practice No 5
First Aid Arrangements in Schools
1. Introduction:
First Aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones. Under health &
safety legislation employers have to ensure that there are adequate and appropriate
equipment and facilities for providing first aid in the workplace.
2. Application

The LA is the employer in community, controlled and special agreement schools and in
pupil referral units.
To comply with their health & safety obligations, the LA should provide a policy
statement and guidance on good practice to help community and controlled schools
draw up their own health & safety arrangements, including first aid. Community and
controlled schools should have regard to the LA's policy and guidance.

The governing body is the employer in city technology, voluntary-aided and foundation
schools. Where the governing body is the employer it has responsibility for health &
safety matters within the school, with managers and staff also having responsibility.
The governing body are required to develop policies to cover their own school. This
should be based on suitable and sufficient risk assessment carried out by a competent
person. The governing body has a general responsibility for all school policies, even
when it is not the employer. In community and controlled schools the governing body
should follow the health & safety policies produced by the LA as the employer.
In practice, most of the day to day functions of managing health & safety are delegated
to the head teacher.
The head teacher is responsible for putting the governing body's policy into practice
and developing detailed procedures. The head teacher should also make sure that
parents are aware of the schools health & safety policy, including arrangements for first
aid.
Teacher's conditions of employment do not include giving first aid, although any
member of staff may volunteer to undertake these tasks. Teachers and other staff in
charge of pupils are expected to use their best endeavours at all times, particularly in
emergencies, to secure the welfare of pupils at the school in the same way that parents
might be expected to act towards their children.
The owner or the trustees are the employees in some independent schools.

The employer is responsible, under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, for making sure
that the school has a health & safety policy.
This should include arrangements for first aid, based on a risk assessment of the school,
and should cover:
Number of first aiders/appointed persons
Number and locations of first aid containers
Arrangements for off-site activities/trips
Out of school hours arrangements e.g lettings, parents evenings

The employer should also make sure that their insurance arrangements provide full cover
for claims arising from actions of staff acting within their scope of employment. It is the
employer's responsibility to make sure that the statutory requirements for provision of first
aiders are met, that appropriate training is provided and that correct procedures are
followed. The employer should be satisfied that any training has given staff sufficient
understanding, confidence and expertise.
The employer must arrange adequate and appropriate training and guidance for staff who
volunteer to be first aiders/appointed persons. The employer must ensure that they are
enough trained staff to meet statutory requirements and assessed needs, allowing for staff
on annual/sick leave or off-site.
This minimum provision must be supplemented with a risk assessment to
determine any additional provision
First aid provision must be available at all times while people are on school
premises, and also off the premises whilst on school visits.
3. What are a First Aiders Main Duties?
First aiders must complete a training course approved by the Health & Safety Executive
At school the main duties are to:

Give immediate help to casualties with common injuries and those arising from
specific hazards at school
When necessary, ensure that an ambulance or other professional medical help is
called

4. What is an appointed Person?

An appointed person is someone who:
Takes charge when someone is injured or becomes ill
Looks after the first aid equipment e.g. restocking the first aid container
Ensures that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned
when appropriate
Appointed persons are not first aiders. They should not give first aid treatment for which
they have not been trained. However, it is good practice to ensure that appointed persons
have emergency first aid training/refresher training, as appropriate. These courses do not
require HSE approval. They cover the following topics:
What to do in an emergency
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
First aid for the unconscious casualty
First aid for the wounded or bleeding
Emergency first aid training should help an appointed person cope with am emergency
and improve their competence and confidence.
The first aider/appointed person must look after his/her own safety at all times and should
not put themselves at risk in order to treat a casualty.

Limitations to First Aid Activities

First Aiders are not paramedics or doctors. Their training does not equip them to diagnose
illnesses or other medical conditions. All cases of illness or suspected illness must be
referred to either:

The individuals general practitioner

To the hospital when symptoms indicate severe illness requiring emergency treatment

5. What do schools need to do?

The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 set out what employers have to do.
Employers must provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and qualified
personnel
The regulations do not oblige employers to provide first aid for anyone other than there
own staff, but employers do have health & safety responsibilities towards non-employees.
The Health & Safety Commission (HSC) guidance recommends that organisations, such
as schools, which provide a service for others should include them in their risk
assessments and provide for them. In the light of their legal responsibilities for those
in their care, schools should consider carefully the likely risks to pupils and
visitors, and make allowance for them when drawing up policies and deciding on
the numbers of first aid personnel.
Where first aid is provided for staff and pupils, schools should ensure that:
Provision of employees does not fall below a required standard
Provision for pupils and others complies with other relevant legislation and guidance
Assessment of need
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to make
suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health & safety of their employees at
work, and others affected by their undertaking, to identify what measure they need to take
to prevent or control these risks.
6. Risk Assessment of First Aid Needs. What should be considered?
What size is the school and is it on split sites and/or levels?
The governing body/head teacher needs to consider additional first aid provision if there is
more than one building. Consideration should be given to how many personnel are needed
to provide adequate cover on each floor and outlying buildings, and on each site of a split
site school.

Location of school
Is the school remote from emergency services? It is good practice to inform local
emergency services, in writing, of the school's location (giving Ordinance Survey grid

references, if necessary) and any special circumstances that may affect access to the
school. If the school has more than one entrance, emergency services should be given
clear instructions on where and to whom they should report.
Are there any specific hazards or risks on the site?
For example, are there any hazardous substances, dangerous tools and machinery.
Temporary hazards, such as building or maintenance work, should also be considered and
suitable short term measures put in place.
Specific Needs
Are there staff or pupils on site with specific health needs or disabilities? What age range
does the school cater for? Different first aid procedures may apply to pupils in primary and
secondary schools. For example, the age of pupils may affect the type of first aid
procedures required, such as resuscitation techniques.
Accident Statistics
Accident statistics can indicate the most common injuries, times, locations and activities at
a particular site. This can be a useful tool in risk assessment, highlighting the areas to
concentrate on and tailor first aid provision to.
7. How many first aid personnel are required?
There are rules on exact numbers. Employers have to make a judgement based on their
own circumstances and suitable and sufficient risk assessment, Governing bodies/head
teachers should consider the likely risks to pupils and visitors, as well as employees, when
drawing up policies and deciding on the numbers of first aid personnel.

Community and controlled schools should have regard to the LaA's policy
The Health & Safety Commission provide guidance on numbers of First aid personnel
based on employee numbers.
Schools will generally fall into the lower risk category, but some schools or areas of
activity fall into the medium risk category. Schools should base their provision on the
results of their risk assessment. If there are parts of the school where different levels of
risk can be identified, the employer should consider the need to make different levels of
provision in different areas/departments. When considering how many first aid
personnel are required, the governing body/head teacher should also consider:
Adequate provision for lunchtimes and breaks. It is good practice to encourage
lunchtime supervisors to have first aid training
Adequate provision for leave and in case of absences
First aid provision for off-site activities ie school trips. If a first aider accompanies
pupils off site, will there be adequate first aid provision in the school?
Adequate provision for practical departments, such as science, technology, home
economics, physical education.
Adequate provision for out of hours activities e.g. sports activities, clubs
Any agreements with contractors(e.g. school meals) on joint provision for their
employees)
Adequate provision for trainees working on site. They have the same status as staff
for the purposes of health & safety legislation

The suggested minimum level of first aid cover is illustrated in the following table:
Number of persons
i.e. full time pupils/staff
Up to 349
350 - 699
700 - 999
1000 - 1499
1500 - 2499
2500 - 3000

Minimum recommended
Number of first aiders
1
2
3
4
5
7

Minimum No of appointed
Persons
2
2
3
4
5
7

8. Selection of First Aiders:

Unless first aid cover is part of a member of staff's contract of employment, people who
agree to become First Aiders do so on a voluntary basis. When selecting first aiders,
governing bodies and head teachers should consider the individual's:
Reliability and communication skills
Aptitude and ability to absorb new knowledge and learn new skills
Ability to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures
Normal duties. Will they be able to leave immediately to go to an emergency

Contacting first aid personnel

Do all school staff know how to contact a first aider?
Are there agreed procedures in place if an emergency occurs in an isolated area e.g. on
the playing field?
Governing bodies/head teachers should consider how best to let everyone know the
school's first aid arrangements. Procedures need to be in place that are known,
understood and accepted by all. Information should be given about the location of first aid
equipment, facilities and personnel. First aid notices should be displayed which are clear
and easily understood by all.
Is it sufficient only to have an appointed person?
The governing body or head teacher may decide on the basis of risk assessment of their
first aid needs, that a first aider is not necessary, although this is unusual. The minimum
requirement is that an appointed person must take charge if the first aid arrangements.
The school's assessment should identify the number of appointed persons needed.
Arrangements should be made to ensure that this cover is available at all times while
people are on the school premises.

9. Qualifications and Training

A first aider must hold a valid certificate of competence, issued by an organisation whose
training and qualifications are approved by the Health & Safety Executive.
Training courses cover a range of first aid competencies, standard first aid at work training
courses do not include resuscitation procedures for children. The employer should arrange
appropriate training for first aid personnel, Training courses can be tailored to suit the

needs of the school. Personnel working with children under 7 years of age and babies
should receive specific training for this age group.
First aid at work certificates are valid for three years. Employers should arrange refresher
training and re testing of competence before certificates expire. If a certificate expires, the
individual will have to undertake another full course of training to become a first aider.
However, employers can arrange for first aiders to attend refresher training up to three
months before the expiry date of their certificate. The new certificate takes effect from the
date of expiry. Schools should keep a record of first aiders and certification details.
10. First aid materials, equipment and first aid facilities
Employers must provide proper materials, equipment and facilities at all times. First aid
equipment must be clearly labelled and easily accessible.

How many first aid containers should a school have?

Every employer should provide at least one fully stocked first aid container for each site.
The assessment of a school's first aid needs should include the number of first aid
containers. Additional first aid containers will be needed for split sites/levels, distant sports
fields or playgrounds, and any other high risk areas and any off site activities.
All first aid containers must be marked with a white cross on a green background.
The siting of first aid boxes is a crucial element in the school's policy and should be given
careful consideration. If possible, first aid containers should be kept near to hand washing
facilities.
Contents of a First Aid container
There is no mandatory list of items for a first aid kit. However, the HSE recommend that
where there is no special risk identified, a minimum provision of first aid items would be:
A leaflet giving general advice on first aid
20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings
2 sterile eye pads
4 individually wrapped (sterile) triangular bandages
6 safety pins
6 medium sized individually wrapped sterile wound dressings
2 large sterile individually wrapped sterile dressing
one pair of disposal gloves equivalent or additional items are acceptable
A school's first aid procedures should identify the person responsible for examining the
contents of first aid containers. These should be checked frequently and restocked as
soon as possible after use. There should be extra stock in the school. Items should be
discarded safely after the expiry date has passed.
Travelling First Aid containers
Before undertaking any off site activities, the head teacher should assess what level of first
aid provision is needed. The HSE recommend that , where there is no special risk
identified, a minimum stock of first aid items for travelling first aid containers is:
a leaflet giving general advice on first aid
6 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings

1 large sterile unmedicated wound dressing (approx. 18 cm x 18cm)

2 triangular bandages
2 safety pins
individually wrapped moist cleaning wipes
one pair of disposable gloves equivalent items are acceptable, additional items may be
necessary for specialised activities

School Mini Bus

Transport regulations require that all minibuses and public service vehicles used either as
an express carriage or contract carriage have on board a first aid container with the
following items.
10 antiseptic wipes (foil packaged)
one confirming disposable bandage (not less than 7.5 cm wide)
2 triangular bandages
one packet of 24 assorted adhesive dressings
3 large sterile unmedicated ambulance dressings (not less than 15 x 20 cm)
2 sterile eye dressings
12 assorted safety pins
one pair of rustless blunt ended scissors
This first aid container shall be:
Maintained in good condition
Suitable for the purpose of keeping the items referred to in good condition
Readily available for use
Prominently marked as a first aid container
11. First Aid accommodation
Employers must provide suitable and sufficient accommodation for first aid according to
the assessment of first aid needs identified. The Education (School Premises) Regulations
1999 require every school to have a suitable room that can be used for medical or dental
treatment when required. The area, which must contain a washbasin and be reasonably
near to a WC, need not be used exclusively for medical purposes, but should be
appropriate and readily available when needed.
Schools should consider using this room for first aid, first aid facilities may be needed
quickly.
12. Hygiene & Infection Control
All staff should take precautions to avoid infection and to follow basic hygiene procedures.
Staff should have access to single use disposable aprons, gloves and hand washing
facilities, and should take care when dealing with blood or other body fluids and disposing
of dressings or equipment. LA guidance produced on infection control should be followed.
Hygiene in treatment
Every effort must be made to avoid contamination of wounds, and only sterile dressings
should be used. Only water should be used to clean open wounds. Where there is no
water, sterile cleaning swabs such as a mediwipe may be used.
Soiled clothing can be effectively decontaminated by washing in a domestic washing
machine using the hot programme.

Disposal of soiled dressings

Soiled dressings, wipes or swabs of any kind and any contaminated disposables should
not be allowed to contaminate furniture or fittings etc
All items should be handled with care and dropped directly into a clinical waste bin located
within the first aid room
Clinical waste should be regularly collected by a licensed contractor, to prevent bins from
becoming overfilled.
Cleansing of surfaces
Surfaces including floors contaminated with body fluids must be cleaned using bleach
diluted 1 part bleach with 10 parts water. Care must be taken when handling the bleach.
Paper towels used for this purpose should be disposed of in the same way as the soiled
dressings
Any cleaning equipment used for the cleaning of contaminated floors should be immersed
in a similar bleach solution for 20 minutes before being washed thoroughly in clean water
13. Removing a sick pupil/student from school/college
If a minor is taken ill or is injured and it is felt that the illness, injury is sufficiently serious as
to require urgent medical treatment, the ambulance service and parents/guardians should
be contacted without delay. The ambulance service does not insist on a responsible adult
accompanying a minor who is taken from school/college by ambulance but it is desirable
that a member of the school/college staff should accompany a minor.
If in exceptional circumstances it is not possible to arrange for the child to be accompanied
to hospital, a brief note giving details of the accident, illness, name of the school, name of
the head teacher, school telephone number should be sent with the child.
Precise details of the hospital should be noted and the parents informed as soon as
possible.
Never should the provision of urgently needed medical treatment be delayed
pending the arrival at school of parents, etc
Use of private cars:
When it is necessary for a member of staff to take a minor to hospital in their own car, the
car must be appropriately insured.
Taking a minor home:
If it is decided that a minor should go home, it must be established that a parent/guardian
is there to either receive or collect the minor from the school. A minor is never to be sent
home alone and must be escorted by a member of staff and not another minor.
Where a minor is escorted home the escort should report to the premises controller (or
deputy) that the minor was delivered into the care of the parent/guardian

14. Reporting Accidents & record keeping

Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
(RIDDOR) some accidents must be reported to the HSE
The employer must keep a record of any reportable injury, disease or dangerous
occurrence. This must include the date, time and place of the event; personal details of
those involved and a brief description of the nature of the event or disease. This record
can be combined with other accident records
What accidents to employees do LEA's and/or schools need to report?
Community and voluntary controlled schools should follow their LA procedures
(LCOP 4 Reporting accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences)
The following accidents must be reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) if they
injure either the school's employees during an activity connected with work, or self
employed people while working on the premises.

Accidents resulting in death and major injury (including as a result of physical violence)

Accidents which prevent the injured person from doing their normal work for more than
3 days (including acts of physical violence)

How should schools report them?

HSE must be notified of fatal and major injuries without delay. Telephone 0845 300 9923.
Details of the accident will be recorded and a copy sent for verification and signing.

What about pupils and other people who are not at work?
An accident that happens to pupils or visitors must be reported to the HSE on form F2508
if:

The person involved is killed or is taken from the site of the accident to hospital: and
The accident arises out of or in connection with work
Like fatal and major injuries to employees or dangerous occurrences, these accidents
must be notified to HSE without delay and followed up in writing within 10 days on form
F2508

How do I decide whether an accident "arises out of or in connection with work"?

The HSE requires that an accident be reported if it relates to:
Any school activity, both on or off the premises
The way a school activity has been organised and managed ( e.g. the supervision of a
field trip)
Equipment, machinery or substances
The design or condition of the premises

Statutory Accident Records

Employers with 10 or more employees must keep readily accessible accident records,
either in written or electronic form. These records must be kept for a minimum of 3
years.
Schools Central Record
This record is not the same as the Department of Social Security BI510 statutory accident
book or the RIDDOR record, although the three might be combined, providing all the
information required by the legislation is included in the replacement record.
Schools should keep a record of any first aid treatment given by first aiders and appointed
persons. This should include:

The date, time and place of incident

The name (and class) of the injured or ill person
Details of the injury/illness and what first aid was given
What happened to the person immediately afterwards(for example went home,
resumed normal duties, went back to class, went to hospital);
Name and signature of the first aider or person dealing with the incident

The information in the record book can:

Help the school identify accident trends and highlight areas for improvement in the control
of health & safety risks
Be used for reference in future first aid needs assessments
Be helpful for insurance and investigative purposes
In an emergency, the head teacher/teacher in charge should have procedures for
contacting the child's parent/guardian/named contact as soon as possible. It is good
practice to report all serious incidents or significant incidents to the parents e.g by sending
a letter home with the child, or telephoning the parents.

Appendix A

First Aid Room

1. A suitably qualified person should be responsible for the room and its contents
2. The room should be readily available at all times when employees are at work and
should not normally be used for any other purpose
3. Ideally the room will be located close to a point of access for transport to hospital
4. The room must be adequately ventilated, heated, lit and maintained. All surfaces
should be easy to clean. It is recommended that the room is cleaned each working day
and suitable arrangements are made for refuse disposal
5. The floor should have an impervious covering, carpets and mats are not acceptable
6. The room should be large enough to hold a couch with space for people to work
around it and a chair
7. The door should be wide enough to allow access for a stretcher, wheelchair or carry
chair
8. Suitable facilities (chairs) should be available close to the first aid room if
pupils/employees have to wait for treatment. These should be cleaned daily and
properly maintained.
9. The room should be clearly labelled. Signage should comply with the Safety Signs
Regulations
10. A sign clearly displaying the names and locations of the first aiders and appointed
persons should be displayed.
11. Facilities & equipment should include:

Sink with running hot and cold water

Drinking water and disposable cups
Paper towels
Smooth topped working surfaces
A first aid kit
Clinical thermometer
A water proof surface couch with pillow and blanket which are frequently cleaned
Chair
Soap and nail brush
Disposable gloves and aprons
Clinical waste container for soiled dressings, lined with yellow disposable plastic
bags
Blunt end scissors (for cutting of clothing)
Bowl
First aid treatment records

Appendix B

Administering medicines prescribed by medical practitioners in schools

This document sets put the LA's policy for administering and controlling prescribed
medicines (except asthma inhalers).
Medication of any sort must only be administered by a trained member of staff or by the
pupil's parent if that is practicable. Pupils should only administer their own medication if
they have sufficient maturity, knowledge and competence as judged by parents, head
teachers and health professionals. Ideally there should be a minimum of three staff trained
to administer medicines.
Without exception the following procedure should be followed:
The parent/guardian is to inform the head teacher in writing of the pupil's need for a
specific medication to be administered. (Please refer to medication authorisation form).
Parents will ensure that the medication is correctly labelled and up to date. The label
should indicate the pupil's name, type of medication, dosage and must have been
prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner. Details of the dispensing pharmacist should
also be stated.
Measures should be taken to ensure that all medications are stored securely,(by a
nominated member of staff) with the appropriate authorisation form and instructions.
The head teacher must ensure that the medical authorisation form is completed before it is
agreed that trained staff can issue medication.
When a child needs medication in school, a clear treatment plan and protocol should be
provided by the school health team and agreed with the school in partnership with both the
child and parents.
Medicines must not be accepted into school where the dosage can be given outside
school hours.
Any amendment to the treatment, must be authorised by the parent/guardian and the
medical authorisation form amended accordingly.
The school health team has prime responsibility for providing backup support and
organising training for school staff on the subject of a child's medication needs.
Under no circumstances should educational staff be expected to carry out procedures
without receiving adequate training by health staff. If the school can arrange for two adults,
one preferably of the same gender as the pupil, to be present for the administration of
invasive treatment, this ensures that child protection issues are addressed. Staff should
protect the dignity of pupils as far as possible.
No staff would be expected to undertake any procedure with which they did not feel
competent.

General Principals

Head teachers have the right not to undertake the administration of medicines in cases
which are, in their opinion, outside of the school's responsibility.
If such decisions are taken the LA and governing body should be notified.
A list should be available in each school of the children who require emergency or regular
medication.
A senior member of staff in each school should take responsibility for medication policies.
School Journeys. The procedure outlined above should be followed. Where the trained
member(s) of staff is unable to accompany the school journey, it is advised that the pupil is
excluded from the trip unless a parent or person nominated in writing accompanies the
child.
Special Schools: This policy is for general guidance. Pupils with disabilities and/or
longstanding medical conditions which need special attention could require additional
nominated people or may have a service provided by the health authority. Each special
school should have its own arrangement within its safety policy and ensure that all staff
are familiar with their duties.
Additional Guidelines
Refusing medication:
If a pupil refuses medication, teachers should not force them to do so. The school should
inform the parents as a matter of urgency, and if necessary call the emergency services.
Record Keeping
Parents are responsible for supplying information about medicines that their child needs to
take at school, and for informing the school of any changes to the prescription of any
support that may be needed. The parent or doctor should provide written details including:
Name of medication
Dose
Method of administration
Time and frequency of administration
Other treatment required
Any side effects
Storage of medicines
The employer has responsibility for the safe management of medicines kept at the school.
This duty derives from the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
(COSHH).
Schools should not store large volumes of medication. When the school stores medicines,
staff should ensure that each is in a labelled container showing the name of the pupil,
name and dose of drug and frequency of administration. If a pupil requires two or more
prescribed drugs, each should be in a separate container. Staff should never transfer
medicines from their original containers. The head teacher is responsible for ensuring that
the medicines are stored safely.

Medicines should be kept in a secure place not accessible to pupils e.g a lockable metal
storage container.
If schools lock away medication that may be required in an emergency, all staff should be
aware of the location of the keys.
Those medicines that require refrigeration, may be kept in a refrigerator containing food
but should be in an airtight container and clearly labelled. Access to such refrigerators
should be restricted. Additional advice on safe storage may be obtained from a
pharmacist.
Disposal of medicines:
School staff should not dispose of medicines. Parents should collect medicines held at
school at the end of each term. Parents are responsible for the collection and disposal of
date expired medicines.
Hygiene:
All staff should be familiar with procedures for avoiding infection and must follow basic
hygiene procedures. Staff should have access to protective disposable gloves and aprons.
(Please refer to infection control policy for additional guidance)
Non prescription medicines:
Pupils sometimes ask for analgesics at school, including Asprin and Paracetamol. Staff
should not give non prescribed medication to pupils. They may not know whether the pupil
has taken a previous dose, or if medication may react with other medication being taken. A
child under 12 should never be given Asprin
Secondary Schools:
If a pupil suffers regularly acute pain, such as migraine or menstruation, the parents may
authorise and supply appropriate pain killers for their child's use with written instructions
about when the child should take the medication. A member of staff should supervise the
taking of the medication but not administer it.

AUTHORISATION FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATION

Name of school
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Telephone numbers
Parent

home
Work
Mobile

Other adult contact ( in the event of parent being unavailable)

Name
Telephone No
Relationship

Name of G.P
Telephone Number
Medical problem: See attached information and instructions

Regular medication : Yes/No

Emergency Treatment: Yes/No

REQUEST FOR PUPIL TO CARRY THEIR MEDICATION

Name of school
Name
Date of birth
Address
Telephone numbers
Parent

home
Work
Mobile

Other adult contact (in event of parent being unavailable)

Name
Telephone number
Relationship

Name of GP
Telephone number
Medical problem
Name of medicine
Procedures to be taken in an emergency

I would like my child to keep their medication on themselves for personal use as
necessary. I understand the school and staff have not taken responsibility for
administering this medication.
Individual Care Plan
Additional information appended Yes/No
Prevention

Treatment
Consent Form:

I consent to the named staff giving the stated treatment in the event of an
emergency as they consider necessary and/or administering the routine medication
as detailed on the medicines authorisation form.
I understand this is a service which the school is not obliged to undertake
I understand that I am responsible for ensuring the appropriate medication is
available to the school.
I authorise the school health team to contact my GP to discuss if necessary
I understand that the medication will only be administered if there is an authorised
member of staff in the school at the time. If no authorised staff are in school I will be
advised in order for me to provide cover or remove the pupil from the school for the
period when there are no authorised staff available.
I confirm that I am the parent/person with parental responsibility for this child and I
am able to give authority for the administration of the medication.

Signed:
Dated:

Headteacher:

Review date:

Authorised staff

Training: To be arranged by school Health Team and reviewed annually by School

Health Team, parents and authorised staff

Name

date of training

place of training

next review

Parents Responsibility

Record of prescribed medicines given to a child in the school.

Child,s Name:
date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Date of birth
time

Medicine
given

dose

signature