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How to review your first aid policy

Find everything you need to review and approve your school or trust first aid policy. Download our model policy and checklist to see what good looks like and see examples of policies from primary, secondary and special schools.

Last reviewed on 30 January 2024See updates
Ref: 42032
Statutory/mandatory for:
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Contents
  1. Key facts
  2. What this policy needs to do
  3. Maintained schools
  4. Academies and independent schools
  5. 3 questions to ask to challenge this policy
  6. Download our model policy and checklist
  7. Examples from schools

What this policy needs to do

Statutory requirements

Academies and independent schools Your school is 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