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  • Concussion guidance

    Topics:
    • Schools and infrastructure, 
    • Support and development, 
    • Health and safety in schools, 
    • Pupil health and wellbeing

    Advice for school authorities in relation to concussion related injuries sustained by a child.

    Concussion lesson plans

    Resources were launched on 30 September 2015 to assist in raising the awareness of concussion and how pupils should respond to protect their own and others’ health.

    The web-based lesson plans provide information for teachers and pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 to help equip them with the knowledge they need to recognise the signs and potential dangers of concussion.

    The lesson plans have been produced by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and are available on the CCEA website

    Concussion guidance for schools

    If In Doubt, Sit Them Out - The UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport provides advice and guidance on dealing with cases of suspected concussion.

    • Circular 2024/15 - Concussion, provides specific information for Northern Ireland Schools.

    The circular must be read in conjunction with the ‘If in doubt’ guidelines.

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