SkillBase First Aid’s blog posts and pages relating to Schools First Aid
As the new school term begins, it’s crucial for first aiders, trainers and educators to be aware of the potential increase in asthma attacks among children returning to the classroom. Recent warnings from the Asthma + Lung UK charity highlight a concerning trend: the number of asthma attacks often rises Read more…
As a psychology teacher who has been helping young adults navigate exam results season for over a decade, I’ve witnessed the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this time of year. It’s a period filled with anticipation, excitement, anxiety, and sometimes disappointment. For many late teenagers, their exam results represent Read more…
Asthma is a significant concern for many children in the UK, and recent studies show a worrying increase in asthma-related hospitalisations, particularly during heatwaves. Let’s explore why this happens and how we can help our kids stay healthy. Why Heatwaves Are a Problem: Heatwaves can make asthma worse due to: Read more…
Named after Millie Thompson, the Millies Mark award is a special endorsement given to childcare providers who go above and beyond the minimum requirements. It certifies that in a nursery, all practitioners are fully trained in paediatric first aid. Millie’s Trust was set up by Joanne and Dan Thompson in Read more…
When working in a school, it can be really tough to know what you need – as each school’s requirements may differ to another. There is no black or white answer when it comes to school first aid training – but we are going to break this down in the Read more…
Great News for Anaphylaxis Emergencies! Parents, as well as teachers of children with anaphylaxis can now keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs). The Department of Health has made the decision to allow schools to keep spares on site for emergencies. The new legislation came into effect on the 1st of October! Read more…
Asthma in the UK is extremely common. It is no surprise then that there are nearly 6 million people in the UK who suffer from the condition. But despite affecting so many of us, over 1,500 people die of Asthma every year in the UK. This can change if we Read more…
Did you know that there are over 4.9 million people with Diabetes in the UK and it is estimated that around 850,000 people are currently living with type 2 Diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed. Diabetes is a medical condition where someone is unable to control the blood sugar Read more…
We all know just how well children retain information. In fact, they are often referred to as being like sponges because of the way they soak up and remember important information. With this in mind, should all children be taught first aid in school? It seems as though failing to Read more…
Often when we are training first aiders about Meningitis, people think that the main sign and symptom they should look out for is a distinctive rash. It’s super important that we do know about how to recognise and test this rash, but even more important that we all understand that Read more…