Managing Medication in Schools Accredited Training (3 hours)
Most children and young people will, at some point, require medication to be administered during the school day. This accredited 3-hour face-to-face training programme equips school staff with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to safely support and administer medicines within the educational setting.
Aligned with the new DfE statutory guidance Supporting Children & Young People with Medical Conditions & Allergies (March 2026 – currently out for consultation), the course supports schools in developing best practice, improving pupil safety, and ensuring staff understand their legal responsibilities.
Training covers health and safety considerations, the safe handling and storage of medicines, administration procedures, accurate record-keeping, and emergency protocols. Participants will also gain an understanding of the different types and routes of medication commonly encountered in schools.
Delivered by highly experienced Registered Nurses, the programme uses a variety of engaging teaching methods including pre- and post-course assessment, case studies, group discussion, and practical demonstrations to maximise learning and confidence.
By the end of the course, staff will have the knowledge and competence required to safely administer medications and effectively support pupils with medical conditions in school.
Suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, lunchtime supervisors, and trip leaders.
Managing Medication in Schools Training 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 of Attendance is awarded on completion of the course.
£450 +VAT for groups of up to 16 people (quotes available for larger numbers).
Training can be delivered either in-person at your school or virtually through face-to-face sessions, scheduled at a time that suits you best.
For further details on our Schools / Childcare Medication Management Training Courses and to make a booking please contact us at 020 8720 6635 or email us at info@teachhealth.co.uk.. Alternatively, you can complete our booking enquiry form and we will get straight back to you.
Managing medication/medicines in school, training courses for school and college staff.
Scheduled virtual face-to-face training sessions for individuals:
Upcoming dates:
- Wednesday 8th July, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Tuesday 22nd September, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Thursday 19th November, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Cost £79 + VAT per person
Book a place on a schedule course below.
Managing Medication in Schools Schedule Course Dates:
- Wednesday 8th July, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Tuesday 22nd September, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Thursday 19th November, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Course Information
Training is delivered via the Zoom platform.
Delegates must have their camera on and participate in the training to receive a CPD certificate of attendance.
For the optimal learning experience and easy access to your virtual training session:
- Download the Zoom App to your preferred device in advance of your virtual training session.
- Be aware of your learning environment / background noise and if you are using a smart device (phone / tablet), earphones with a built-in microphone will improve your learning experience.
- It is advisable to be connected to Wi-Fi to avoid potential data roaming / usage charges.
