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Children's health (2)

3 min read

Dental emergencies: abscesses, broken, knocked-out and chipped teeth

Alex Oselton: Apr 14, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Children's health Tooth pain Dental health Dental emergencies Teeth Oral health Oral hygiene
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4 min read

Meningitis: what schools must know after the Kent outbreak

Alex Oselton: Mar 24, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing medical conditions Notifiable diseases Children's health Vaccines
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5 min read

Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock in school: what you need to know

Alex Oselton: Mar 17, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing medical conditions Children's health Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergic reactions Anaphylactic shock
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3 min read

Benedict’s Law: The new school allergy safety bill explained

Alex Oselton: Mar 10, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing medical conditions Accident book Children's health DfE updates for UK schools Allergies
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4 min read

Toothaches in class: a guide to dental discomfort

Alex Oselton: Mar 3, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Pupil support Children's health Tooth pain Dental health Dental emergencies Teeth Oral health Oral hygiene
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2 min read

Migraines in children: just headaches or a sign of something bigger?

Alex Oselton: Feb 10, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health Migraines
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3 min read

Anxiety in children: recognising the signs and how schools can help

Alex Oselton: Feb 3, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health well-being
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2 min read

Flu season in schools: Our tips on advising parents on vaccination without overstepping

Alex Oselton: Jan 27, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Notifiable diseases Pupil support Children's health Seasonal illness Vaccines Flu
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3 min read

New 2025 updates for paediatric resuscitation and first-aid

Alex Oselton: Jan 20, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Pupil support Children's health well-being
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3 min read

Why are child vaccination rates falling?

Alex Oselton: Jan 13, 2026, 9:42:18 AM
Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Notifiable diseases Pupil support Children's health Seasonal illness Vaccines
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