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Children's health (3)

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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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New 2025 updates for paediatric resuscitation and first-aid

Alex Oselton: Jan 20, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
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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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Preparing for the spring term: health data to review over the break

Alex Oselton: Dec 16, 2025, 6:45:00 AM
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Recognising signs of malnutrition or an imbalanced diet.

Alex Oselton: Dec 9, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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Fever, flu or something more serious? Our tips for using a child's temperature to inform and advise.

Alex Oselton: Nov 18, 2025, 9:33:39 AM
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Managing Norovirus and other winter bugs in schools

Alex Oselton: Nov 11, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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Spotting the signs of concussion students

Alex Oselton: Oct 14, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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School-starters, key skills and continence - what data tell us.

Alex Oselton: Oct 7, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Electronic healthcare Children's health
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Playground incidents: News from around the country

Alex Oselton: Sep 30, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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