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9 min read

Mental health first aid: when does a pastoral concern become a medical one?

Alex Oselton: Jun 30, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Children's health well-being Children's mental-health
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8 min read

Managing diabetes in school: insulin, hypos and hypers

Alex Oselton: Jun 23, 2026 6:00:01 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing medical conditions Children's health Diabetes Chronic illness
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6 min read

Burns, scalds and sunburns: what to do in the first few minutes

Alex Oselton: Jun 16, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Pupil support Children's health Common school injuries Burns
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8 min read

Fainting episodes in pupils: when to worry and what to record

Alex Oselton: Jun 9, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health Fainting episodes
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6 min read

It’s not just hayfever: unpacking summer cold symptoms

Alex Oselton: Jun 2, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health Allergies Seasonal illness Allergic reactions
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6 min read

First-aid room audit: what to update before the summer holidays

Alex Oselton: May 19, 2026 6:00:00 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Reducing staff workload Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Pupil support
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4 min read

When it’s not just stomach ache: exam anxiety in school pupils

Alex Oselton: May 12, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Pupil support Children's health well-being Children's mental-health
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4 min read

Sun safety in schools: sunscreen, hydration and timeouts

Alex Oselton: May 5, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Pupil support Children's health Seasonal illness
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3 min read

Preparing for summer safely: dehydration and heatstroke

Alex Oselton: Apr 28, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Pupil support Children's health Seasonal illness
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4 min read

Asthma triggers in spring: are classrooms ready?

Alex Oselton: Apr 21, 2026 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health Allergies Allergic reactions
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