First-Aid Incident Record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- Audience
- First-aiders and appointed persons in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England that choose to maintain a first-aid incident record.
- Jurisdiction
- england
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Complete one record for each incident attended by a first-aider or appointed person. This record is distinct from the statutory accident book, although records may be combined where the distinction and required information remain clear.
Incident details
Date of incident
RequiredEnter the date on which the incident occurred.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Time of incident
RequiredUse the school's usual 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
For example, 10:35
Place of incident
RequiredRecord the specific location, such as playground, science laboratory or classroom 12.
Location
Role of person attending
RequiredSelect the role or roles of the person or people who attended the incident.
Choose all that apply
- First-aider
- Appointed person
- Both a first-aider and an appointed person
- Other
If other, please specify
Affected person
RequiredRecord the person's name and, where relevant, their pupil, staff or visitor status in accordance with the school's information-handling arrangements.
Name and status
Type of incident
RequiredSelect all categories that describe the injury or illness.
Choose all that apply
- Cut or graze
- Bruise
- Sprain or strain
- Suspected fracture or dislocation
- Burn or scald
- Head injury
- Breathing difficulty
- Allergic reaction
- Illness or other medical condition
- Other
- Other
If other, please specify
Description of injury or illness
RequiredDescribe what happened and the apparent injury or illness. Record observable facts and avoid assumptions.
Description
First aid given
RequiredSelect all first-aid measures provided and add details in the description field.
Choose all that apply
- Reassurance or monitoring
- Wound cleaned
- Dressing or plaster applied
- Cold application
- Positioning or rest
- Assistance with prescribed medication
- Emergency services contacted
- No first aid provided
- Other
- Other
If other, please specify
Details of first aid given
RequiredRecord the treatment, advice, monitoring or other assistance provided.
Treatment or assistance provided
Immediate outcome
RequiredSelect the outcome immediately after first aid was provided.
Choose all that apply
- Returned to normal activity
- Rested or remained under observation on site
- Sent home or collected
- Referred to a healthcare professional
- Transferred to or attended by emergency services
- Other
- Other
If other, please specify
Immediate outcome details
RequiredInclude relevant details such as who collected the person, where they went, or any advice given.
Outcome details
Person dealing with the incident
RequiredRecord the full name and role of the person completing or responsible for this record.
Name and role
Further action or referral, if applicable
Complete this field only where further action, follow-up, referral or a related notification was identified.
Further action or referral
Record relationship
RequiredIndicate whether this entry is also recorded in the statutory accident book or another incident record.
Choose one
- First-aid incident record only
- Also recorded in the statutory accident book
- Also recorded in another incident record
- Also recorded in the statutory accident book and another incident record
- Other
If other, please specify
