What does registering my defibrillator mean?
The Circuit is the national defibrillator network. All ambulance services use the information held on The Circuit to direct 999 callers to the nearest public access defibrillator in the event of an emergency.
If your defibrillator is not registered, it is not visible to the ambulance service.
Why should I register our school’s defibrillator on The Circuit?
Registering your school’s defibrillator on The Circuit ensures ambulance services can direct someone to it in an emergency, enabling lifesaving treatment before the ambulance arrives.
Over 18,000 schools have already registered. Join them in making your pupils/students and community safer. Registration is free, takes just minutes, and could help save a life.
Is registration mandatory?
The Department for Education’s guidelines state that all schools should register their defibrillators on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.
Registration on The Circuit is also included in the National Governance Association’s compliance guidelines.
Who should register the defibrillator?
The person responsible for looking after the defibrillator should register it. This person will receive reminders to check the device and update The Circuit as needed.
How long does registration take?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. This short video walks you through the process.
Where should I place our defibrillator?
We recommend your defibrillator is placed where it is readily accessible to anybody – ideally in an unlocked cabinet on the school perimeter, or accessible near the entrance to the school.
For larger schools with more than one defibrillator place, we recommend you place your other defibrillators in areas of high footfall (in a far playing field or outside your sports facility) and ensure they are readily accessible.
However, registering your defibrillator, wherever it is located could make a lifesaving difference.
Is it possible to have a single account for our Multi Academy Trust?
Organisation accounts are available for trusts with 10 or more schools. The account provides a single, centralised view of all defibrillators across your trust.
If you are interested, please just ask the person responsible – typically the operations or estates lead - to request an organisation account here. Our account manager will then be in touch to guide them through the process. There is no cost to convert to an organisation account.
