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Health and safety in schools (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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Our tips for supporting pupils with ongoing medical conditions over the holidays

Alex Oselton: Dec 1, 2025, 9:45:46 PM
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Meningitis: Action, Information and preparation

Alex Oselton: Nov 25, 2025, 9:29:01 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
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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Slip, trip & falls: Our tips for managing winter hazards this term

Alex Oselton: Nov 4, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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Are your first-aid kits autumn-ready? A checklist

Alex Oselton: Oct 21, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
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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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Cold and flu preparedness in schools: our tips

Alex Oselton: Sep 23, 2025, 6:00:00 AM
First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools Managing medical conditions Notifiable diseases Pupil support
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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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