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3. The Principal (or acting Principal) will have the final decision on

whether or not a pupil should be taken to hospital. If the accident

is more serious, the aim of the school is to get the child qualified

medical attention as quickly as possible. Parents are informed

straight away and if necessary, an ambulance sent for.

4. In the case of a major injury, the WELB should be notified

immediately by telephone and then in writing. (For definition of

‘Major Injury’ see accident form).

First Aid

1. First aid kits will be kept in the following locations;

Home Economics room

Technology room

Medical room

Mobile First-Aid Kit for minibus

2. Only minor cuts and bruises can be treated in school

3. Only prescribed medicine, which is clearly labelled with name of

medicine, the child’s name, the chemist’s name and the dosage, can

be administered.

4. No other medication, including headache tablets, medicine for

stomach aches etc. may be administered in school.

5. The administering of medication for children with chronic

conditions i.e. ‘held’ medicines must be recorded.

6. The school accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained outside

the school and school hours, or the treatment of such injuries.

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