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Safeguarding in schools

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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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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2 min read

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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2 min read

Our tips for supporting pupils with ongoing medical conditions over the holidays

Alex Oselton: Dec 1, 2025 9:45:46 PM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools
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2 min read

Meningitis: Action, Information and preparation

Alex Oselton: Nov 25, 2025 9:29:01 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools
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2 min read

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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2 min read

Slip, trip & falls: Our tips for managing winter hazards this term

Alex Oselton: Nov 4, 2025 6:00:00 AM
DfE first aid compliant First aid in schools Health and safety in schools Safeguarding in schools
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