QuestionPrimary schools
(3–11 years)
YES (%)
Secondary schools (11–19 years)
YES (%)
Special needs schools (3–19 years)
YES (%)
1. Does the school have a written asthma policy?40  (31)5  (26)3  (60)
2. Are children allowed to bring inhalers to school?167 (100)19 (100)5 (100)
3. Does the school collect inhalers?
 Are the inhalers locked away?
108 (65)
2 (2)
2 (11)
0
5 (100)
0
4. Do parents have to come to school to give inhalers to their children?12 (7)00
5. Does the school have a designated nurse trained in asthma?11 (7)9 (47)1 (20)
6. Has any member of staff received training to deal with asthma?86 (51)8 (42)4 (80)
7. Does anyone know what to do for an acute asthma attack before help arrives?11 (66)18 (95)4 (80)
8. Does the school have written instructions or posters on dealing with an acute asthma attack?64 (38)7 (37)2 (40)
9. Are staff familiar with various devices available to asthma sufferers?110 (66)4 (21)1 (20)
10. Does the school have a device that can be used in an emergency to overcome an acute attack?29 (17)2 (11)0
11. Is the school issued with cards or letters from the GP, hospital, or parent stating the child’s treatment?13 (8)5 (26)5 (100)
12. Would the school be interested in any future training sessions?154 (92)17 (89)3 (60)