First-aid appointed person record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 7 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 7 October 2026
- Audience
- Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained schools and academies, excluding independent schools.
- Jurisdiction
- england
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Complete this record only where the first-aid needs assessment identifies that a qualified first-aider is not necessary and an appointed person is required. The appointed person should act within the role and their competence.
School and appointment details
School name
RequiredEnter the full name of the school.
Written response
School address
RequiredEnter the address of the school or site covered by this record.
Written response
Site or campus covered
RequiredState the site, campus or buildings to which this appointment applies.
Written response
Date of relevant first-aid needs assessment
RequiredEnter the date of the assessment that identified the need for an appointed person.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Recorded outcome of the first-aid needs assessment
RequiredSelect the outcome that supports use of this record.
Choose one
- A first-aider was identified as not necessary and an appointed person is required
- Another outcome was recorded
Appointed person
Name of appointed person
RequiredEnter the person's full name.
Written response
Job title or role
RequiredEnter the person's current job title or role at the school.
Written response
Contact details
RequiredProvide the internal contact method or work contact details used to reach the appointed person.
Written response
Appointment start date
RequiredEnter the date on which this appointment begins.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Appointment end date, if applicable
Leave this blank if no end date has been set.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Availability and cover
When the appointed person is available
RequiredDescribe the normal hours, areas and arrangements through which the appointed person can be contacted.
Written response
Unplanned absence cover
RequiredDescribe the arrangements for emergency cover if the appointed person is unexpectedly absent. Do not describe annual leave as unforeseen absence cover.
Written response
Known availability limitations
RequiredRecord any times, locations or circumstances when the appointed person may not be available.
Written response
Responsibilities and authority
Responsibilities included in this appointment
RequiredSelect all responsibilities that apply to this appointment.
Choose all that apply
- Looking after first-aid equipment
- Looking after first-aid facilities
- Calling emergency services when required
- Providing emergency cover within the person's role and competence
- Other
If other, please specify
Equipment and facilities arrangements
RequiredDescribe how first-aid equipment and facilities are checked, maintained, replenished or reported, including who should be contacted about problems.
Written response
Authority to summon emergency services
RequiredDescribe the authority and process for calling emergency services when required, including any notification or escalation arrangements.
Written response
Limits on acting within role and competence
RequiredRecord what the appointed person must not do, and when they must obtain assistance or summon emergency services. Do not describe the person as providing treatment beyond their role or competence.
Written response
Communication and escalation arrangements
RequiredDescribe how staff, pupils and visitors can alert the appointed person and how incidents are escalated.
Written response
Review and acknowledgement
Planned review date
RequiredEnter the date when this record should next be reviewed, or when the first-aid needs assessment or arrangements change.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Name of person recording or authorising the appointment
RequiredEnter the full name of the person responsible for recording or authorising this appointment.
Written response
Date this record was completed
RequiredEnter the date on which this record was completed.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Acknowledgement
RequiredTick only if the appointed person has reviewed the responsibilities, availability arrangements and competence limits recorded above.
- Tick when complete
Additional notes or required changes
Record any further information, actions or changes needed before this record is reviewed.
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