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This is probably the question we hear most often.
And unfortunately, the answer isn't: “One first aider for every 50 pupils.”
There is no single legal ratio for schools. Instead, the number of first aiders you need should come from your first-aid needs assessment.
When carrying out that assessment, consider the following.
A small primary school with one building will have very different first-aid requirements from a large secondary school with several buildings, multiple floors, sports facilities and extensive grounds.
Think about how quickly a first aider can actually reach someone who needs help.
Not every part of the school presents the same level of risk. You may need to give particular consideration to:
The school day doesn't necessarily end at 3.30pm. Breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, sports fixtures, performances, parents' evenings and other activities can all affect your first-aid arrangements.
You also need to think about school trips and other off-site activities.
This is an easy one to overlook.
You might have plenty of trained first aiders on your staff list, but what happens when several are:
Your first-aid arrangements should provide enough resilience to maintain appropriate cover.
Ardent Safety is trusted by schools across the region. We provide practical training that gives staff the confidence to respond effectively when it matters most. We can train you at our purpose-built training centre or on site at your location. We can also split courses into smaller sessions and offer evening training to work around teaching comittments. In addition, staff can individually book on to our open courses, held each month at our training centre in Barrow.
We're dedicated to making sure your team is ready to act if an emergency happens. Find out more about our First Aid courses: https://ardentsafety.co.uk/category/first-aid/ and contact us today to discuss your training needs: https://ardentsafety.co.uk/contact-us/
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