Child hurt by medical needle in Kessingland Primary School

The child found an EpiPen under a chair during registration at Kessingland Church of England Primary School. 

The school near Lowestoft says steps around supporting the child were taken immediately but a subsequent investigation into who the medical needle belonged to proved fruitless. 

Kessingland Primary School is part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (Image: Mick Howes)

Adrian Crossland, headteacher of Kessingland Church of England Primary School said: "We continue to provide support to the child who was injured, the child’s family and our thoughts remain with them.

"We have contacted all staff, volunteers, contractors and regular visitors to try and identify where this has come from in order to prevent further incidents and to inform and advise the school community."

The incident happened on April 17.

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Parents we spoke to today however were unaware of the incident.

One father, who has a child in reception class, said they had not been notified but added: "Perhaps it was in an older age group's class?"

A mum of a youngster in nursery class said they had not heard anything.

While another parent said that they had not been notified, but had heard speculation in the community about an incident involving a child and a needle that may have happened a few days ago.

The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2020 (Image: Mick Howes)Mr Crossland added: "In line with policy, the trust health and safety team and the head of safeguarding were informed and advised next steps as the safety of the children in the school is paramount.

"We are now in a position to advise that, whilst the owner of the item has not been identified, we have advised all staff, volunteers, contractors and regular visitors to take care appropriately.

"We also ask that all adults connected with the school and children take proper care of these devices, including possible access at home.
 
"We advised all children working in the area that if they see any item that they are not sure of what it is to not touch and to seek an adult."