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HeartSine samaritan PAD 360P Fully Automatic Schools PackageFrom £1,066.80 £889.00
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Defibrillators in Schools
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can occur anywhere, anytime, and it does not discriminate by age. Having a defibrillator in schools and colleges is invaluable when it comes to looking after the wellbeing of both staff and students.
At defibshop, we offer a range of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for schools, suitable for use on both adults and children. Some models incorporate a paediatric switch, removing the need for separate paediatric pads. These are available in packages to help you achieve a practical emergency set-up within your institution.
What Is Included in a School Defibrillator Package?
- A new AED from only the most reliable brands in the industry
- Compatible electrode pads and a battery
- Window stickers, wall and floor signs to mark the AED’s location
- Instructions for usage
- AED Armor Rescue Kit
- Storage option
Tips for Institution-Wide Preparedness
- Spread awareness – Ensure staff and students know where the defibrillator is located and understand its purpose.
- Set up an AED station – Use the signage provided in your package to make the AED highly visible. Include its location on site maps and visitor guides.
- Encourage training – Implement AED and CPR training into your curriculum annually to help staff and students enhance their skills.
- Plan for maintenance – AEDs need to have a registered Guardian who is responsible for ensuring routine defibrillator maintenance and operational readiness.
Defibrillator Training in Education
At defibshop, we offer a range of training courses suitable for schools and colleges to help ensure a high standard of emergency preparedness in your environment. These are provided via our accredited partner, Imperative Training, and equip responders of all ages with Basic Life Support (BLS) skills to help save lives in emergencies.
More Information
To learn more about our Schools Packages, get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable team by calling 0161 776 7422. Alternatively, fill out our Contact Us form and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Does my school need a defibrillator?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) does not discriminate. Anyone can suffer an SCA, including children. To protect staff, students and visitors against SCA, all schools should be equipped with a life-saving defibrillator. Without effective CPR and a shock from a defibrillator within the first 3-5 minutes of collapse, a casualty’s survival chances rapidly decrease. We recommend access to a defibrillator for every school. For large schools, multiple defibrillators may be required to ensure you are never more than a 3-minute round trip from a defibrillator whilst on school premises.
Are defibrillators a requirement in UK schools?
There is currently no legal requirement for schools to have a defibrillator. The Department for Education (DfE) has supplied state-funded schools in England with at least one AED, following growing recognition of the importance of early intervention in Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Most schools received their devices during the 2022–23 academic year.
While legislation does not yet mandate defibrillators in all educational settings, government guidance strongly recommends that schools include an AED as part of their first aid provision.
At defibshop, we fully support this guidance. Every school should have fast access to a defibrillator to help protect the lives of pupils, staff, and visitors. In large schools or sites with multiple buildings, we recommend installing more than one AED to reduce response times.
How many times can a defibrillator be used?
A defibrillator can be reused as long as the pads are replaced and the battery remains functional. When a defibrillator has been used, the electrode pads should be replaced as soon as possible as they are single-use. Defibrillator batteries have a lengthy shelf-life. Depending on the make and model, some defibrillator batteries deliver up to 500 shocks.
How can I buy a defibrillator for my school?
We have put together a range of Schools Packages that include defibrillators suited to a school environment. For primary schools, we recommend devices with a paediatric function to save time in a rescue. The government has published guidance on how schools can buy, install and maintain defibrillators. Do not hesitate to get in touch for further information and advice.
How many defibrillators does a school need?
We recommend that all schools follow the 3-minute access rule, meaning no one on site should be more than a 3-minute round trip away from a defibrillator. Larger schools, multi-building campuses, or sites with sports facilities should consider installing multiple AEDs to ensure rapid access during emergencies. This helps maximise survival chances in the critical minutes following a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Are school defibrillators suitable for both children and adults?
Yes. The defibrillators we supply for schools are designed to treat both children and adults. In clinical terms, paediatric treatment is recommended for casualties aged 1-8 years or weighing under 25kg. Many of our models feature a paediatric switch or child-specific setting, which adjusts the energy level of the shock without the need to swap electrode pads.
For older children or those weighing over 25kg, adult settings and pads are appropriate. This flexibility makes these devices well suited to primary and secondary schools, providing life-saving support for pupils, staff, and visitors alike.
