If the child has an accident, this procedure must be followed:
- Perform first aid which you have trained to do – make sure the first aid kit is accessible and with you during outings.
- Ring 999/111 if it is a serious accident or you have concerns about a child.
- Make every effort to contact the parents/guardians.
- Complete an accident or injury form whenever possible (include witness statements if you can).
- Ask parents/guardians to sign the accident or injury form and provide them with a photocopy.
- Replace any first aid items used.
- Consider whether any changes need to be made. Risk assess the situation to promote health and safety.
- Place the accident or injury form in the child’s file and retain it securely until they are 21 years 3 months old.
If it is a serious accident or injury, you must:
- Report to Ofsted.
- Report the incident to RIDDOR.
- Find out whether it needs to be reported to the Local Safeguarding Board.
- Report the accident to the insurance company in case action is taken against me by the child or the parents in the future.