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Safeguarding and Welfare Requirement: Staff Qualifications, Training, Support and Skills 
At least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings. 
Health
The provider must ensure there is a first aid box accessible at all times with appropriate content for use with children. Providers must keep a written record of accidents or injuries and first aid treatment. 
 
 
 
First aid
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In our setting all staff are qualified to take action to apply first aid treatment in the event of an accident involving a child or adult. At least one member of staff with a current first aid certificate is on the premises, or on an outing at any one time. The first aid qualification includes first aid training for infants and young children. We aim to ensure that first aid training is local authority approved and is relevant to staff caring for young children.

Procedures

 

The first aid kit

Our first aid kit is always accessible, complies with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1991 and contains the following items:

  • Triangular bandages (ideally at least one should be sterile) x 4.

  • Sterile dressings:

  • Small x 3.

  • Medium x 3.

  • Large x 3.

  • Composite pack containing 20 assorted (individually wrapped) plasters x 1.

  • Sterile eye pads (with bandage or attachment) e.g. No 16 dressing x 2.

  • Container of 6 safety pins x 1.

  • Guidance card as recommended by HSE x 1.

 

 

In addition to the first aid equipment, each box should be supplied with:

 

  • 2 pairs of disposable plastic (PVC or vinyl) gloves.

  • 1 plastic disposable apron.

  • A children’s digital thermometer

 

  • The first aid box is easily accessible to adults and is kept out of the reach of children.

  • No un-prescribed medication is given to children, parents or staff.

 

  • At the time of each child’s admission to the setting, parents' written permission for obtaining emergency medical advice or treatment is sought. Parents sign and date their written approval.

  • In the event of an emergency, staff would ring 999 and request an ambulance.

 

Legal framework

 

  • Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1991)

 

Further guidance

 

  • First Aid at Work: Your questions answered (HSE Revised 2009)

  • Basic Advice on First Aid at Work (HSE Revised 2017)

  • Guidance on First Aid for Schools (DfEE)

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This Policy was adopted by        Birley Community Preschool

 

On                                       15/09/2025

 To be reviewed                       15/09/2026

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Name of Signatory                   Jayne Humphreys - Manager

                                           Donna Goude - Deputy Manager

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