Accident and incident reporting / first aid

Accident and incident reporting

Accident and incident report form (word)

Instructions for completing and submitting the report form

Complete the accident and incident report form for all:

accident and incidents to staff
significant* accidents to pupils

* Schools may wish to, or may already be completing a bumps and scrapes books for those accidents that are attributed to the exuberance of children and do not result in significant injury.

A proportionate investigation should also be undertaken following an accident/incident and part b of the accident/incident form completed.

Copies of the completed accident/incident report forms, investigation and associated information such as witness statements should be sent to:

Corporate Health and Safety
Ealing Council
3rd Floor
Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
Ealing W5 2HL

If you have any questions or queries regarding accident/incident reporting, recording and investigation, please contact:

Leigh Simmonds, Principal Health and Safety Officer
Phone: (020) 8825 6195
Mob: 079 317 77393
Email: lsimmonds@ealing.gov.uk

First aid

Under health and safety legislation employers have to ensure that there are adequate and appropriate equipment and facilities for providing first aid in the workplace.

More information on first aid in schools:

DfE (this link will open in a new window)
General article on first aid in schools.

Guidance on first aid in schools (pdf)
A good practice guide published by the Department for Education and Employment.