West Sussex County Council: Accidents & Injuries

General Accidents & Injuries

All school's should have a Health and Safety Policy and First Aid guidelines. These will indicate procedures in particular circumstances, and you should refer to these policies in the first instance.

Schools are also required to keep an accident book, in which any injuries are recorded. This book will include guidelines on the kinds of injuries that should be recorded.

Young people in schools should be taught what to do and who to inform when an accident happens - for example, what to do if glass is broken.

Head Injuries

Any head injury should be treated seriously. If you have concerns that the school has not dealt with the injury correctly, or you were not informed of the incident,  contact your child's class teacher or head of year to discuss.