Supporting pupils with asthma

Get expert 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.

Last reviewed on 18 October 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
Ref: 10898
Contents
  1. Everyone in your school should take responsibility
  2. Have inhalers and other medications readily available
  3. If your school uses emergency salbutamol inhalers
  4. Know how to respond to an asthma attack
  5. See a school example of an asthma policy

Everyone in your school should take responsibility

Governing bodies Make sure that a policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions is developed and implemented Make sure enough staff have suitable training Headteachers Make sure all staff are aware of the policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions and understand their role in implementing it Make sure enough trained staff are available to implement the policy Make sure all appropriate staff are aware of a pupil's medical condition Make sure all pupils with asthma have individual health care plans School staff Take into account the needs of pupils with medical conditions Know what to do and respond accordingly if a pupil needs medical help Parents Provide the school with sufficient and up-to-date information about their child's medical needs Be involved in developing and reviewing their child's individual healthcare plan Provide the school with the necessary medicines and equipment Make sure that they or