Training for childcare providers to support children living with asthma

NHS England have set out plans to reduce avoidable harm to children and young people with asthma in the publication of the National bundle of Care for CYP with Asthma which takes a whole system approach to managing asthma.

One element of the bundle was to develop CYP National Asthma Capability Framework, which sets out standards of training that are required of any professional who may look after a child or young person with asthma. The framework is aimed at both health and non-healthcare professionals across all aspects of a child’s life, including childcare and education providers, sports coaches, activity club leaders, social services and health care workers.

Training:

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around 1 in 11 children and young people living with asthma. The UK has one of the highest prevalence, emergency admissions and death rates for childhood asthma in Europe, and findings show that 46% of deaths could have been prevented. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure good asthma care for children and young people with asthma. The training capabilities framework with tiers 1-5 aims to train all professionals who look after children with asthma.

Training outcomes:

• Recognise poor control
• Recognise triggers
• Recognise an acute attack
• Manage an acute attack
• Signposting

The training is fully funded, takes 45 minutes and is easily accessible through e-learning for health: Asthma (Children and young people) – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

(Tier 1 signposting:- Example profession: Social care, education staff, childcare providers, leaders of children’s clubs and leaders of all U18 sports clubs)