Supporting pupils with medical conditions: Guidance on levels of training for school staff

Level 1 training - All staff

Read and understood the medical conditions policy. Staff are encouraged to participate in the recommended free online resources as part of CPD.

Anaphylaixis campaign AllergyWise online course

AllergyWise for schools is designed to ensure that key staff in schools are fully aware of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, how to provide emergency treatment and the implications for management of severely allergic children from Key Stages 1 to 5 in an education setting.

Supporting children’s health asthma online course

Being aware of asthma and its triggers can help to ensure children with asthma in your care are safe and can get involved in the same activities as any other child without issue or harm.
This asthma module aims to help you support children who have asthma by:

  • Raising your awareness of the condition and how it’s managed
  • Exploring plans you may need to ensure that children with asthma in your care are supported

MindEd

Free educational resource on children and young people's mental health.

Level 2 training - Trained first aiders (including those who may be administering medicines/medical procedures)

As for level 1 and also attendance every three years at the following:

Level 3 training - Medical conditions co-ordinators/leaders

As for level 1 and also annual attendance at the following:

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Last updated: 02 Oct 2024