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Asthma and learning
Practical approaches to creating an asthma-friendly learning environment.
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Understanding asthma
The causes of asthma, use of medication, and how asthma affects learning.
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Strategies for action
Four key strategies to create an asthma-friendly learning environment.
Recognise and respond to an asthma attack
Support children and young people with asthma by preparing, planning, and knowing what to do if their asthma gets worse.
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In New Zealand one in seven children suffer from asthma. Learn as much as you can about the condition and the steps you can take to manage it.
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Review your policies and procedures
The school or ECE service policies and procedures assist everyone involved to make informed health and safety decisions. Regularly review your practices to identify areas for improvement and development.
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Take a whole-school approach to creating a safe and inclusive environment.
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Review your enrolment policies
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Review your medication policies
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Develop inclusive systems
Take a team approach to establishing support systems for family, whānau, children and young people with asthma.
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Create inclusive learning environments
Provide a safe and emotionally healthy learning environment.
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Support students to manage their asthma.
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Plan safe trips and excursions
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Asthma awareness early learning settings
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Teachers' asthma toolkit
A free online tool with information about asthma, how asthma affects education, how asthma is treated, common triggers, and what to do in an asthma emergency. The toolbox is interactive, featuring video clips, animations, classroom resources, and child-friendly activities.
Publisher: Asthma + Respiratory Foundation, NZ
A toolkit for managing asthma in schools
Read time: 32 min
This toolkit provides information on asthma, developing school policies, policy checklists, and creating supportive learning environments.
Publisher: Otago University
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Teachers' asthma toolkit: Classroom resources
Information on asthma triggers in the classroom.
Publisher: Asthma + Respiratory Foundation, NZ
Managing your child’s asthma
Read time: 31 min
Information for parents, whānau, and caregivers of children with asthma. It gives information on preventing an asthma attack and what to do when one takes place.
Publisher: Asthma + Respiratory Foundation, NZ
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Strategies for action:
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Recognise and respond to an asthma attackShow suggestions for Recognise and respond to an asthma attack
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Review your policies and proceduresShow suggestions for Review your policies and procedures
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Develop inclusive systemsShow suggestions for Develop inclusive systems
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Create inclusive learning environmentsShow suggestions for Create inclusive learning environments
