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Administering medicines in school: guidance
What guidance is there on administering medicines to pupils? This article summarises key points in guidance from the Department for Education on administering medicines in schools and the early years. You will also find a KeyDoc with advice for staff on administering medicines to pupils.
- Administering medicines: parental consent
- Administering medicines: template record forms
- First aid provision on school trips
- First aid provision: requirements and guidance
- Individual healthcare plans: guidance, templates and examples
- Individual healthcare plans: when should pupils have one?
- Keeping EpiPens in school
- Supporting pupils with asthma: guidance
- Supporting pupils with complex medical needs
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