Policy
The school has a policy on meeting the physical and medical needs of children within school that reflects the statutory requirements of the DfE document ‘ Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions’ (2015). The policies are shared with all young people, staff, parents and governors.
The senior leadership team should ensure that:
- All staff in school are aware of their individual responsibility with respect to supporting physical and/or medical needs in school
- Associated school policies such as Equality, SEND and Behaviour are implemented and regularly reviewed. These policies should reflect the needs of young people with physical and/or medical needs
- The School has a published Accessibility Plan which is regularly reviewed and includes an Access Audit
- Risk assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans are completed for learners and staff with disabilities and then as required for temporary access needs, for example learners on crutches
- Care plans are in place when the level of need requires and are reviewed at least annually. Generic care plans are available for more common conditions such as mild epilepsy and asthma. School staff ensure that care plans meet individual needs. Young Epilepsy have a free online Guide for Schools for supporting young people with epilepsy. This guide provides information on supporting young people with epilepsy to ensure they are safe and included in all aspects of school life
- Training can be planned for specific conditions when required and can be requested through health services and Integrated Disability Service Complex Needs and Physical Disability Team where appropriate
- Appropriate supervision, training and insurance arrangements are in place to enable staff to meet physical and/or medical needs.
- There is adequate time available for staff to fulfil their SEND duties as required, for example, attending meetings, planning and any Continued Professional Development
- Young people know who to approach in school to seek help. There are regular opportunities for this to take place
- Parents know who to approach in school if they have concerns or information regarding their child’s physical and/or medical needs
School staff are aware of the key content in the relevant documents, including:
- Warwickshire County Council's Access Strategy
- Warwickshire County Council Access to Education for Children & Young People with Health Needs
- Warwickshire Guidance on Special Toileting Needs in Schools and Early Years' Settings
- The SEND Code of Practice (2014)
- Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions (2015)
- Equality Act (2010)
- Health and Safety: responsibilities and duties for schools (2018)
- NICE guidelines
- NASEN mini guide: Children with medical needs: What schools and settings need to know
- pdnet Online Training Accessibility Toolkit with advice and template
- Medical conditions at school
- Risk assessment form, action plan and guide