Supporting Students with Medical Conditions The Wey Valley School will work within the guidance, Pupils at School with Medical ’Supporting Conditions’ (DfEApril 2014). We will comply with the duties specified under the Equality Act 2010. – We recognise that provisions relating to disability must be treated favourably and that Wey Valley is expected to make reasonable adjustments in order to accommodate students who are disabled or have medical conditions. Pupils with medical will be provided with a detailed Health Care Plan, compiled in partnership with the school nurse and parents and if appropriate, the student themselves. Staff who volunteer to administer and supervise medications, will complete formal training and be verified by the school nurse as being competent. All medicine administration procedures adhere to the LA policy and Department of Education (DfE) guidelines included within pupils at school with medical conditions’ (DfE) 2014 and ‘Supporting identified in the school Medicine Administration Policy. The Schools policy for Supporting Children at School with Medical Conditions can be found by following this link - Students with medical conditions Policy’ ‘Supporting Support for students who have emotional, mental and social needs include: Access to the school counsellor Thrive Emotional Literacy Support Sessions Social skills groups Addressing issues through PSHE lessons Nurture groups and/or support from The Learning Centre throughout the day including break and lunchtime Pastoral support through Tutors and Heads of Year Support from Amy Thrower School’s Social Worker – Referral to Cormac Lochrie Targeted Youth Worker – Referral to CAMHS ( Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) if necessary Support for students with additional learning needs include: Support from the Student Support Centre throughout the day including break and lunchtime
Supporting Students with Medical Conditions The Wey Valley School will work within the guidance, ’Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions’ – (DfEApril 2014). We will comply with the duties specified under the Equality Act 2010. We recognise that provisions relating to disability must be treated favourably and that Wey Valley is expected to make reasonable adjustments in order to accommodate students who are disabled or have medical conditions. Pupils with medical will be provided with a detailed Health Care Plan, compiled in partnership with the school nurse and parents and if appropriate, the student themselves. Staff who volunteer to administer and supervise medications, will complete formal training and be verified by the school nurse as being competent. All medicine administration procedures adhere to the LA policy and Department of Education (DfE) guidelines included within ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions’ (DfE) 2014 and identified in the school Medicine Administration Policy. The Schools policy for Supporting Children at School with Medical Conditions can be found by following this link - ‘Supporting Students with medical conditions Policy’ Support for students who have emotional, mental and social needs include: Access to the school counsellor Thrive Emotional Literacy Support Sessions Social skills groups Addressing issues through PSHE lessons Nurture groups and/or support from The Learning Centre throughout the day including break and lunchtime Pastoral support through Tutors and Heads of Year Support from Amy Thrower – School’s Social Worker Referral to Cormac Lochrie – Targeted Youth Worker Referral to CAMHS ( Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) if necessary Support for students with additional learning needs include: Support from the Student Support Centre throughout the day including break and lunchtime
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