Explore why PEG feed training matters in schools. Learn what staff must know about PEG feeding procedures, safety and how Leicestershire Training Team supports education settings.
Some children in schools rely on a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) — a tube inserted through the stomach wall to deliver nutrition or medication. For a school, that means a part of daily care often belongs to the staff.
It’s a responsibility few settings want to overlook. If staff don’t understand PEG feeding and PEG-tube care properly, the result can be risk to the pupil, uncertainty among staff and pressure on the school’s safeguarding framework.
That’s why PEG feed training or Peg training, is essential. It ensures everyone involved knows how to act safely and confidently not when there’s time to think but when something needs to be done.
Why This Matters in Schools
Inclusion and safety go hand in hand. When a pupil uses a PEG they still belong in mainstream or specialised education. With the right support, they attend lessons, join trips, sit in assemblies and participate with peers.
But without staff who have had PEG feed training, the risk becomes tangible: infection, blockage, mis-dosage of medication or even exclusion from activities. Schools must ensure they have training in place so that educational opportunity isn’t compromised by a medical need.
What PEG Training Covers — Beyond the Basics
Click on this text to edit it.At the heart of PEG training is practical competence. In a typical session delivered by the Leicestershire Training Team, staff learn:
What a PEG tube is, why it’s needed and its common types
How nutrition, fluids and medication are delivered via the tube
Safe handling of feeds and medications, hygiene standards and infection prevention
How to recognise complications such as blockages, leaks, infection or displacement
What to do when things go wrong: escalation & emergency response
How to work with Individual Healthcare Plans and liaise with healthcare professionals
This training isn’t a distant concept — it’s built for school staff, not just healthcare settings.
Who Needs This Training in Your Setting?
If your staff may need to support a child with a PEG whether during lessons, at lunch, on a trip or in transport PEG feed training is relevant to:
Teaching assistants and one-to-one staff
SEN support teams
Mid-day supervisors and after-school club staff
Transport escorts and trip leaders
Designated safeguarding or medical lead staff
It doesn’t matter if the staff member has no clinical background. What matters is that they understand the safe care of a PEG and their role if intervention is needed.
Tailoring Training for Your School Context
Every school handles this differently. Some children require steady feeding routines during class; others need support on visits or during PE. The Leicestershire Training Team adapts each PEG training session to your context: number of pupils, existing equipment, staff roles and routines.
They’ll visit your site and tailor the session according to the needs of the pupils you support. This tailored approach means staff are able to apply what they’ve learned not just in theory but in the classrooms and clubs of your school.
Accreditation and Confidence
Our PEG training delivered is CPD-accredited. Staff receive certification, valid for a year, as evidence of their professional development and duty of care. Refresher sessions are recommended especially when new pupils arrive, policies change or equipment is updated.
For your school, this means you can show evidence in safeguarding reviews, Ofsted inspections and audits that staff have completed specialised training for PEG care.
The Wider Impact on Inclusion and Safety
When PEG feeding is handled confidently:
Pupils with feeding tubes access full school life, not just modified timetables
Staff feel prepared, not anxious, when supporting medical tasks
Families trust the school to meet health needs with skill and dignity
The school environment becomes safer for all pupils with complex needs
This is what PEG feed training delivers not just technical skill but the conditions for full participation and safe inclusion.
Why Choose the Leicestershire Training Team?
You want training that works in schools, not just hospitals. The Leicestershire Training Team provides:
Trainers with clinical experience who understand education settings
On-site sessions delivered in your school environment
Clear, jargon-free instruction designed for non-clinical staff
Certification included and responsive scheduling
When you choose them for PEG training, you’re choosing clarity, relevance and a commitment to your whole school community.
Next Steps for Your School
If your setting supports pupils relying on PEG feeding, now is the time to act. Review which staff engage with these pupils, identify training needs and book a session before the next term begins. With the right preparation, your team can carry out PEG procedures confidently and safely.
Ready to Book PEG Feed Training?
The Leicestershire Training Team delivers practical, CPD-accredited PEG feed training across the UK. Give your staff the knowledge and confidence they need and give your pupils the inclusion they deserve.
Contact LTT today to arrange a PEG training session tailored to your school.
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