What this policy needs to do
Statutory requirements
While your school must have a first aid policy, it doesn't have to be a standalone document and may be part of your school's health and safety policy.
There's no specific format that your school needs to follow for this policy.
Will be used to write your school's first aid policy Will be specific to your school's setting – it will consider factors such as your school's size, location and layout (read more below) Should happen at least annually, and particularly after any changes in circumstances, such as new premises or staff changes. Remember that it's not your job to complete the assessment, but to hold school leaders to account and ask questions so you can assure yourself that the assessment