Bumped Head - Parental Information

We are trialling a new procedure for head bumps. 

• Any pupil who suffers a head bump will be issued with a "red bumped head wristband". 
• This will make it visible to all school staff 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 any part of their body from the neck upwards (including 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 him/her for further attention. 
• The wristband will have the date and time of the incident.
• Parents will also receive a phone call from the school informing them that their child has bumped their head.
• Children will be told that this band must remain on their wrist until they get home to show parents/carers, including if they attend an after-school club.  
• NHS advice for parents is available to view below following a bumped head

Concussion 

Symptoms usually start within 24 hours, but sometimes may not appear for up to 3 weeks.  Should any of the following conditions occur please refer the child to a doctor, preferably at the local 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

Please click the link here for the NHS guidance on head injuries and concussion