First Aid 2017 Policy statement Shipton Preschool are able to take action to apply first aid treatment in the event of an accident involving a child or adult. At least one adult with a current first aid certificate is on the premises, or on an outing, at any one time. Newly qualified staff who achieved an early years qualification at level 2 or 3 on or after 30 June 2016 also have a paediatric first aid certificate in order to be counted in the adult: child ratios. The first aid qualification includes first aid training for infants and young children. We have evidence of due diligence when choosing first aid training and ensure that it is relevant to adults caring for young children. Procedures The first aid kit Our first aid kit is accessible at all times 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, the following equipment is kept near to the first aid box: 2 pairs of disposable plastic (PVC or vinyl) gloves. 1 plastic disposable apron. A children’s forehead ‘strip’ thermometer. An ice pack is kept in the fridge. Information about who has completed first aid training and the location of the first aid box is provided to all our staff and volunteers.
First Aid 2017 Policy statement Shipton Preschool are able to take action to apply first aid treatment in the event of an accident involving a child or adult. At least one adult with a current first aid certificate is on the premises, or on an outing, at any one time. Newly qualified staff who achieved an early years qualification at level 2 or 3 on or after 30 June 2016 also have a paediatric first aid certificate in order to be counted in the adult: child ratios. The first aid qualification includes first aid training for infants and young children. We have evidence of due diligence when choosing first aid training and ensure that it is relevant to adults caring for young children. Procedures The first aid kit Our first aid kit is accessible at all times 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, the following equipment is kept near to the first aid box: 2 pairs of disposable plastic (PVC or vinyl) gloves. 1 plastic disposable apron. A children’s forehead ‘strip’ thermometer. An ice pack is kept in the fridge. Information about who has completed first aid training and the location of the first aid box is provided to all our staff and volunteers.
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