Forest View Primary School Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Statement of intent The governing body of Forest View School has a duty to ensure arrangements are in place to support pupils with medical conditions. The aim of this policy is to ensure that all pupils with medical conditions, in terms of both physical and mental health, receive appropriate support allowing them to play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy, have full access to education (including school trips and physical education) and achieve their academic potential. Forest View believes it is important that parents/carers of pupils with medical conditions feel confident that the school provides effective support for their medical condition, and child’s that pupils feel safe in the school environment. There are also social and emotional implications associated with medical conditions. Pupils with medical conditions can develop emotional disorders, such as self-consciousness, anxiety and depression, and be subject to bullying. This policy aims to minimise the risks of pupils experiencing these difficulties. Long-term absences as a result of medical conditions can affect educational attainment, impact integration with peers, and affect wellbeing and emotional health. This policy contains procedures to minimise the impact of long-term absence and effectively manage short-term absence. Some pupils with medical conditions may be considered to be disabled under the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010. The school has a duty to comply with the Act in all such cases. In addition, some pupils with medical conditions may also have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and have a statement or education, health and care (EHC) plan collating their health, social and SEND provision. For these pupils, compliance with the DfE’s educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to and the ‘Special 25 years’ school’s SEND Policy will ensure compliance with legal duties. To ensure that the needs of our pupils with medical conditions are fully understood and effectively supported, we consult with health and social care professionals, pupils and their parents/carers. Legislative framework This policy has due regard to legislation including, but not limited to: The Children and Families Act 2014 The Education Act 2002 The Education Act 1996 (as amended) The Children Act 1989 The NHS Act 2006 The Equality Act 2010 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 The Medicines Act 1968 The School Premises (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended)
Forest View Primary School Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Statement of intent The governing body of Forest View School has a duty to ensure arrangements are in place to support pupils with medical conditions. The aim of this policy is to ensure that all pupils with medical conditions, in terms of both physical and mental health, receive appropriate support allowing them to play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy, have full access to education (including school trips and physical education) and achieve their academic potential. Forest View believes it is important that parents/carers of pupils with medical conditions feel confident that the school provides effective support for their child’s medical condition, and that pupils feel safe in the school environment. There are also social and emotional implications associated with medical conditions. Pupils with medical conditions can develop emotional disorders, such as self-consciousness, anxiety and depression, and be subject to bullying. This policy aims to minimise the risks of pupils experiencing these difficulties. Long-term absences as a result of medical conditions can affect educational attainment, impact integration with peers, and affect wellbeing and emotional health. This policy contains procedures to minimise the impact of long-term absence and effectively manage short-term absence. Some pupils with medical conditions may be considered to be disabled under the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010. The school has a duty to comply with the Act in all such cases. In addition, some pupils with medical conditions may also have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and have a statement or education, health and care (EHC) plan collating their health, social and SEND provision. For these pupils, compliance with the DfE’s ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ and the school’s SEND Policy will ensure compliance with legal duties. To ensure that the needs of our pupils with medical conditions are fully understood and effectively supported, we consult with health and social care professionals, pupils and their parents/carers. Legislative framework This policy has due regard to legislation including, but not limited to: The Children and Families Act 2014 The Education Act 2002 The Education Act 1996 (as amended) The Children Act 1989 The NHS Act 2006 The Equality Act 2010 The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 The Medicines Act 1968 The School Premises (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended)
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