First Aid Arrangements
Last updated:All schools should ensure they have procedures in place for First Aid including travel to, from, and at the pool.
In the event of an emergency evacuation, emergency blankets should be available for all and clearly labelled.
In addition to lifeguard provision, there must be a member of staff with an appropriate First Aid qualification on-site at all times when the pool is in use. In public pools, this is the responsibility of the pool operator/leisure provider.
Statutory Information
Schools are responsible for reporting all minor incidents themselves when they get back to school. Most schools will keep online records so may wish to take copies of the County AssessNet form to the pool and then transfer this information. Leisure providers will also have their own procedures for recording and reporting accidents.
Accidents/Incidents should be reported to BC via the AssessNet system and if warranted it may require reporting to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) under the Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Appendix J is an example form, which schools may wish to use.