Checklists

Travelling First-Aid Kit Checklist

Use when a school undertakes an off-site activity or educational visit requiring travelling first-aid provision. Check that the kit matches the activity assessment, is accessible and suitable for the group and activity, and record corrective actions before departure.

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Travelling First-Aid Kit Checklist

Version
v1
Updated
1 October 2026
Who this checklist is for
Visit leaders and staff in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England, excluding independent schools.
Jurisdiction
england

13 checklist steps

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  1. Confirm the first-aid provision assessment

    Confirm that the level of first-aid provision needed for the off-site activity or educational visit has been assessed.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  2. Check additional items for specialised activities

    If the activity is specialised, confirm that any additional first-aid items identified by the activity assessment are included.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  3. Confirm the travelling first-aid kit is available

    Confirm that a suitable travelling first-aid kit is available for the activity.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  4. Check accessibility

    Confirm that the travelling first-aid kit will be accessible to the responsible staff during the activity.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  5. Check suitability for the group and activity

    Confirm that the kit is suitable for the group and the activity, including any additional requirements identified by the activity assessment.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  6. Check the first-aid advice leaflet

    Confirm that the kit contains a leaflet giving general advice on first aid.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  7. Check sterile adhesive dressings

    Confirm that the kit contains 6 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  8. Check the large sterile dressing

    Confirm that the kit contains 1 large sterile unmedicated dressing.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  9. Check triangular bandages

    Confirm that the kit contains 2 triangular bandages, individually wrapped and preferably sterile.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  10. Check safety pins

    Confirm that the kit contains 2 safety pins.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  11. Check moist cleansing wipes

    Confirm that the kit contains individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  12. Check disposable gloves

    Confirm that the kit contains 2 pairs of disposable gloves.

    • Yes
    • No
    • Not applicable

    Notes

  13. Record corrective actions

    Response required

    Before departure, record any missing, unsuitable or inaccessible provision and the corrective action required. If none are identified, enter "None identified".

    Record the issue and corrective action, or enter "None identified".

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Version
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Updated
1 October 2026

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