- Emergency kits must be conveniently located at key points throughout the school
- Staff must be aware of where the emergency kits are located and have quick and easy access to them (within 5 minutes of where they are needed)
- The school must have an emergency kit for off-site activities/evacuation of the building
- The emergency kit must contain a contents checklist and clear procedures on monitoring its use and contents
- Parents of children with asthma/allergy/wheeze (with and without prescribed adrenaline devices) should give written consent for use of the emergency kit
- Parents must be promptly informed if the emergency kit is required for their child and should be advised to arrange a review for their child with their GP or asthma/allergy nurse/team after use of the emergency kit
Guidance on use of emergency asthma kits in schools: here
Guidance on how to obtain an emergency kit for your school: here