Here's your free schools first aid toolkit
The schools toolkit covers up-to-date information on:
- School, Headteacher and staff responsibilities for first aid
- A two-step checklist to ensure that the school has the correct level of first aid cover
- What first aid equipment should and shouldn’t be available in schools
- Asthma
- Meningitis
- Anaphylaxis and Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAI’s) such as epipens
Click here or on the image to open your copy, which you can print or save to your computer.
And, as a thank you for downloading the guide, here’s some more freebies to help you with your school’s 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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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