To gain this award, the school has self-assessed that the following Asthma Friendly Standards are in place:

  • The school has an Asthma Champion.
  • The school has an Asthma Policy.
  • There is a register of all children with Asthma in school.
  • The school keep an emergency inhaler and spacer.
  • The school requests a Personal Asthma Action Plan for children with Asthma.
  • The school communicates with parents/carers to keep children with Asthma safe.
  • School staff receive Asthma training and have an awareness of how to support children with Asthma.

Asthma is a very common condition affecting around 3 children in every classroom across the UK. You can find out more about Asthma and other common childhood conditions at https://www.hnyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/