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First aid in schools

2 min read

Beating the winter blues: recognising and supporting pupils with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Alex Oselton: Oct 20, 2026, 6:45:00 AM
First aid in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support
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2 min read

Sleep and school success: recognising when sleep is affecting learning and wellbeing

Alex Oselton: Oct 13, 2026, 9:17:04 AM
First aid in schools Reducing staff workload Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Allergies Anaphylaxis Common school injuries Individual Healhcare Plans
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7 min read

Paint, plants and playdough: unexpected allergy triggers in schools

Alex Oselton: Oct 6, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Reducing staff workload Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Allergies Anaphylaxis Common school injuries Individual Healhcare Plans
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7 min read

Preparing and dealing with a medical emergency during a school trip

Alex Oselton: Sep 29, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Reducing staff workload Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Allergies Anaphylaxis Common school injuries Individual Healhcare Plans
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6 min read

Back to school: updating medical records and care plans in September

Alex Oselton: Sep 8, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing health conditions Managing medical conditions Pupil support Children's health Individual Healhcare Plans
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5 min read

When was your last adrenaline pen training?

Alex Oselton: Jul 14, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing medical conditions Pupil support Allergies Anaphylaxis Allergic reactions Anaphylactic shock
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2 min read

The heatwaves we didn’t plan for: keeping pupils safe when classrooms become too hot

Alex Oselton: Jul 7, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Managing health conditions Children's health Seasonal illness
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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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