First aid policy: model and examples

Download and adapt our model first aid policy to suit the context of your school or trust. See examples of first aid policies from primary, secondary and special schools, and from multi-academy trusts.

Last reviewed on 1 July 2025See updates
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Statutory/mandatory for:
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Contents
  1. Your requirements
  2. Maintained schools
  3. Academies and independent schools
  4. Download our model first aid policy 
  5. See examples from other schools

Your requirements

Academies and independent schools You're required to have a first aid policy in accordance with The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 schedule part 3 (13). However, it's our understanding that you're not required to have a standalone first aid policy but, if you prefer, can include it in your statutory health and safety policy in a way that makes them easily accessible. You're also required to make your first aid policy available to parents/carers