School First-Aid Container Stock and Expiry Checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Staff responsible for checking first-aid boxes and other first-aid equipment in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England.
- Jurisdiction
- england
12 checklist steps
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Identify the container
Response required
Record the container identifier and its location before checking it.
Container identifier and location
Confirm applicability
Complete the remaining checks where this is a school-provided first-aid box or other first-aid container.
Check the required contents
Response required
Compare the container contents with the current first-aid needs assessment and record any differences.
Differences from the first-aid needs assessment, or state none identified
Check accessibility
Check that the container can be accessed at its designated location.
Choose one
- Accessible
- Not accessible
- Not applicable
Check first-aid box signage
For a first-aid box, check that it has a white cross on a green background.
Choose one
- Present
- Missing or incorrect
- Not applicable to this container
Check signage visibility
Check that the relevant first-aid sign is visible and not obstructed from view. For a first-aid room, check that the room is identifiable by white lettering or a white cross on a green background.
Choose one
- Visible and unobstructed
- Not visible or obstructed
- No relevant sign or first-aid room
Check stock levels and condition
Response required
Check the contents against the current first-aid needs assessment and identify items that are used, missing, damaged or otherwise unsuitable.
Record used, missing, damaged or unsuitable items, or state none identified
Check sterile-item expiry dates
Response required
Inspect marked expiry dates on sterile first-aid items and record items that have expired or are due for replacement by their marked dates.
Record sterile items and marked expiry dates requiring action, or state none identified
Assess undated non-sterile items
Use judgement to assess whether undated non-sterile items remain fit for purpose.
Choose one
- All checked items remain fit for purpose
- One or more items are not fit for purpose
- No undated non-sterile items present
Record replacement actions
Response required
Record each item requiring replacement and the action taken or planned.
Item, reason for replacement, and action taken or planned
Record safe disposal actions
Response required
Record expired or otherwise unsuitable items requiring disposal and the safe-disposal action taken or planned.
Item and safe-disposal action taken or planned, or state none identified
Record overall check outcome
Response required
Record the outcome of this container check and any follow-up needed.
Outcome and follow-up actions