Make sure everyone in school knows their responsibilities
These responsibilities apply to all
Supporting pupils with asthma
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.
Last reviewed on 5 February 2026
- Make sure everyone in school knows their responsibilities
- Train staff on how to respond to an asthma attack
- Have inhalers and other medications readily available
- Follow the guidelines if your school uses emergency salbutamol inhalers
- See examples of school asthma policies