General Health Awareness

Our Introductory (Tier 1) Asthma and Allergy Training is a 90-minute Microsoft Teams session designed to help school staff confidently support children with asthma and allergies.

The training covers:

• Asthma awareness
• Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and emergency treatment
• Allergy awareness
• Anaphylaxis and emergency treatment
• Practical considerations for supporting pupils in education settings
• Questions and answers with members of the School Health Service team

This training is aligned to the Tier 1 Asthma training and Benedict’s Law, the new School Allergy Safety Bill.

      Attendance contributes towards your schools’ journey to achieving:

• Asthma and Allergy Friendly Schools award in East Sussex
• Asthma Friendly or Asthma Aware schools award in West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. 

You can view our latest training sessions at: Training | East Sussex.

Join the East Sussex School Health Service for focused 30-minute awareness webinars on:

• Diabetes
• Epilepsy

Each webinar is designed to give education professionals a better awareness of these conditions and the confidence to support pupils with medical needs safely and effectively.

These sessions provide practical information on:

• Understanding the condition and its impact on learning
• Recognising possible signs and symptoms
• Responding appropriately to health concerns
• Supporting children and young people to participate fully in school life
• Working alongside families and healthcare professionals

Whether you work in a school, college or other education setting, these webinars offer accessible, up-to-date guidance to help ensure every child receives the support they need.

View upcoming Diabetes and epilepsy awareness webinars:
Training | East Sussex.