In summary:
- Local authorities and governing bodies must have regard to this statutory guidance when carrying out their duties in promoting the welfare of children who are learners at the education setting, including meeting their healthcare needs. The guidance also applies to activities taking place off-site as part of normal educational activities.
- Learners with healthcare needs should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including trips and physical education.
- Governing bodies must ensure that arrangements are in place to support learners with healthcare needs.
- Governing bodies should ensure that education setting staff consult the relevant professionals, learners and parents to ensure the needs of the learner with healthcare needs are properly understood and effectively supported.
The guidance provides information on
- The procedures for record keeping and management of learners’ healthcare needs
- Creating an accessible learning environment
- The storage, access and the administration of medication and devices
- Staff training
- Emergency procedures
- Individual Healthcare Plans
- Unacceptable practice