Advice and Guidance Documents

Advice and Guidance Documents

DFE: Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) A guide for schools

DfE: Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions (Updated 16.08.17)

DfE: Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions – Templates

DfE: Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions – Links to Other Useful Resources

Dept. of Health: Guidance on the use of Emergency Salbutamol Inhalers in School

Dept. of Health: Guidance on the use of Adrenaline Auto Injectors (often referred to by the product name EpiPen), in schools.

Schools can purchase AAIs (adrenaline pens) from a pharmaceutical supplier, such as a local pharmacy. Click here to download a Model Letter

DFE: Accessibility Plans
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-policies-for-schools-and-academy-trusts/statutory-policies-for-schools-and-academy-trusts

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/315587/Equality_Act_Advice_Final.pdf

NB: Further guidance, produced by Wirral’s Health and Safety Team, is available on WESCOM to schools that have a Wirral Health and Safety Service Level Agreement: The Administration of Medicines in Educational Establishments and Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions (October 2018)