Bumped Head - Information for Parents
During the school day, minor bumps to the head can occur, especially during playtimes or PE sessions. Our bumped head protocol ensures that all staff and parents are informed when children bump their heads during the school day.
- Any child who sustains a bump to their head or face will be given first aid and a green bumped head wristband.
- The wristband will alert school staff that a head bump has occurred.
- The wristband serves as notification that one of our First Aiders has attended to and assessed the child, providing a cold compress to treat the minor injury. At the time, it was not deemed necessary to refer the child for further attention.
- The wristband will include the date and time of the incident.
- Children will be instructed to keep the wristband on their wrist until they arrive home to show their parents or carers, even if they attend an after-school club.
- An email and text will be sent informing parents that bumped head injury has occurred.
- If any additional information is required, parents/carers can contact St Matthew’s C of E Primary School. Telephone: 020 8399 3909.
For more serious head injuries, parents will be contacted immediately and asked to come to the school to assess whether the child needs to go home or receive further treatment. In severe cases, emergency services will be contacted if, after assessment, immediate medical attention is deemed necessary.
Concussion
In rare circumstances, symptoms of concussion may develop up to 24 hours after an injury. If any of the following conditions occur, please refer the child to a doctor, preferably at the local A&E department:
- Severe headache (persistent)
- Sensitivity to bright light
- Vomiting
- Dizziness, double vision, or blurred vision
- Disorientation or confusion
- Changes in consciousness level
