Managing Medication in Schools eLearn
This accredited eLearning programme is designed specifically for school staff responsible for supporting and administering medicines to pupils. The course provides comprehensive training in safe medication management, equipping staff with the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding needed to meet their responsibilities within educational settings.
Aligned with the new DfE statutory guidance Supporting Children & Young People with Medical Conditions & Allergies (March 2026 – currently out for consultation), the programme helps schools ensure compliance with current best practice, improve pupil safety, and reduce the risk of medication errors.
The programme provides a clear overview of the legal responsibilities and requirements surrounding medication administration in schools, ensuring staff have a full understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Participants will gain insight into the different types, categories, and routes of medicines, alongside practical guidance on the safe handling, storage, and administration of medication within the school environment. The course also emphasises the importance of accurate documentation and record-keeping.
By the end of the programme, staff will possess the knowledge and confidence required to administer medications safely and appropriately within a school setting.
Suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, lunchtime supervisors, and trip leaders.
The course covers:
- Legislation regarding medication in the education setting
- Drug and medicine classification
- The importance of maintaining accurate medicine records
- Safety protocols for medication storage and disposal
- Home remedies and non-prescription medicines
- Procedures for medication refusal
- Pupil self-management of medication
- Principles of safe handling
- Administration of tablets, liquids, inhalers, ear drops, eye drops etc.
- Protocols for handling errors and near misses
- Individual Health Care Plans
- Liability & indemnity
- Policy, procedures, and best practices
- Record keeping and registers
A certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
The cost of this accredited Managing Medication in Schools eLearn is £49 +VAT per person, with discounts available for groups of staff greater than 10.
