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Children's health (3)

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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
First aid in schools Reducing staff workload Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Children's health
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Recognising signs of malnutrition or an imbalanced diet.

Alex Oselton: Dec 9, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health well-being Allergies
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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
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Children's health well-being Seasonal illness
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Managing Norovirus and other winter bugs in schools

Alex Oselton: Nov 11, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
Managing health conditions Pupil support Children's health Seasonal illness
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Spotting the signs of concussion students

Alex Oselton: Oct 14, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Managing health conditions Pupil support Accident book Children's health well-being
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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
Health and safety in schools Pupil support Electronic healthcare Children's health
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Seasonal allergies and asthma in the classroom: Our tips

Alex Oselton: Sep 15, 2025, 10:51:18 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Pupil support Children's health Allergies
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Back to school: 4 common injuries in September and how to prevent them

Alex Oselton: Aug 29, 2025, 9:03:02 AM
First aid in schools Safeguarding in schools Children's health
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6 school hazards that fly under the radar

Medical Tracker: May 12, 2025, 10:00:00 PM
First aid in schools Children's health
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