First Aid Policy

1. Statement of Intent

NAJM is committed to providing adequate first aid equipment and trained personnel at all times when students are on the premises or participating in off-site activities.

2. Trained Personnel

● First Aiders: The school will ensure at least one trained first aider is present on site during all operating hours.
● Paediatric First Aid: If the school caters to children aged 5 or under (Early Years), at least one person with a current Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises at all times.
● Training Updates: First aid certificates are valid for three years. The school will maintain a training log and arrange refresher courses before certifications expire.

3. First Aid Equipment

● Location: At least one fully stocked first aid container, marked with a white cross on a green background, will be kept in an accessible location, preferably near a hand-washing station.
● Minimum Contents: Following HSE recommendations, kits will include:
○ General first aid guidance leaflet.
○ 20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes).
○ 2 sterile eye pads and 2 triangular bandages.
○ 6 medium and 2 large sterile unmedicated wound dressings.
○ Disposable gloves.
● Maintenance: An appointed person will check the kits monthly to restock used items and replace those past their expiry date.

4. Procedures and Recording

● Emergency Services: If a serious injury occurs, staff must call 999 immediately. A staff member will remain with the student until a parent or paramedic arrives.
● Parental Notification: Parents must be informed of any accident or injury sustained by their child on the same day it occurs.
● Accident Reporting: All incidents must be recorded in the HSE-compliant Accident Book, detailing the date, time, nature of the injury, and treatment given.

5. Medication

● Administering Medicines: Staff will only administer medication if express written permission has been granted by a parent/guardian.
● Storage: Medicines must be stored in a secure, designated area, not in the general first aid kit.