We are pleased to inform you that, following a rigorous implementation and assessment process, our school has been recognised as an Asthma Friendly School.

To achieve this award, we were assessed and verified as having the following Asthma Friendly Standards 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.

This recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ensuring that all children with asthma are safe, supported and able to participate fully in all aspects of school life.  We would like to thank our staff, pupils and families for their support in helping us achieve this important accreditation.

Asthma is a very common condition affecting around three 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/