First aid provision: requirements and guidance

Last reviewed on 4 March 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
Ref: 1406

Find out what you need to do to comply with requirements on first aid provision in schools and early years settings.

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  1. Understand your minimum requirements
  2. Appoint someone to be in charge of first aid arrangements 
  3. Arrange training for your first aiders
  4. Get consent to deliver first aid 
  5. Know the requirements for the EYFS 
  6.  

Understand your minimum requirements

Your school must:

You must also do a first aid risk assessment to decide if you need any

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