We now have a new procedure in place for head bumps.

• Any pupil who suffers a head bump will be issued with a "bumped head wristband".  This will make all staff aware that a head bump has occurred. 
• A wristband will be given to any child who has presented to a first-aider with a bump to their head or neck area which includes eyes, ears, nose, lips etc
• The wristband notifies you that one of our first-aiders looked after and assessed your child and at the time it was not thought necessary to refer the child for further attention.
• The wristband will indicate the time and date of the incident.
• Parents will then receive a text from the school informing them that their child has bumped their head. 
• If, when assessed, we feel the child should be sent home, we will contact parents/carers immediately by phone. 
• Wristbands should be taken off at home that evening. 

Bumped Head Symptoms 

• In rare circumstances, symptoms can develop up to 24 hours after the injury. If any of the below conditions occur, please seek medical advice either from a doctor or take them to an A&E department: 
  • Severe headache (persistent)
  • Does not like bright light
  • Vomits
  • Dizzy, double or blurred vision
  • Becomes disorientated or confused or unable to remember the recent past
  • Their conscious level changes

If any of these symptoms happen at school, parents/carers will be informed immediately. 

• A bumped-head letter will not be sent home. However, the bumped-head advice is available to view below.