First aid and medical care

Get advice on administering medication to pupils in school, including on school trips and in the early years. Download our printable sheet of 'dos and don'ts' that staff can refer to.

Learn how to seek permission to give non-prescription and prescription medicines to pupils, and what to do if a parent/carer doesn't consent. Plus, download our multi-purpose consent form.

Find templates for recording medication administered to all pupils and to individual pupils, and guidance on how long to store these records.

Find advice on keeping spare EpiPens and other brands of AAI on site for use in emergencies.

Find out what the new allergy safety requirements mean for your school. Download a copy our QuickRead as a ready-made resource to share with colleagues.

Find out how to comply with requirements on first aid provision in schools and early years settings.

Learn when and how to create an individual healthcare plan to support pupils with medical conditions. See a template plan from the DfE, and example plans for pupils with epilepsy, diabetes and allergies.

Get advice on supporting pupils with asthma, and on the use of emergency inhalers, in your school. Find guidance on staff responsibilities, parental consent and what to include about asthma in your school policies.

The DfE is consulting on changes to statutory guidance about supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies. Read our summary of the proposals, and find out how to respond to the consultation which you'll need to do by 15 May.