Medical Needs

Our Commitment

At Becket Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child is welcomed, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We recognise that some pupils may experience medical conditions that affect their health, wellbeing, attendance or access to learning, and we are dedicated to providing the support they need to thrive.

We work closely with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to understand each child's individual needs and to put appropriate support, adjustments and care in place. Our aim is to remove barriers, promote inclusion and ensure that pupils with medical conditions can participate fully in all aspects of school life, including learning, educational visits, clubs, sport and enrichment opportunities.

We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, included and successful. Through positive relationships, effective communication and a personalised approach, we strive to ensure that pupils with medical needs can attend, belong and succeed at Becket Primary School.

Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs

At Becket Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils with medical conditions can access education, participate fully in school life and achieve their full potential. We recognise that medical needs can affect children in different ways and that some pupils may require additional support to enable them to learn, attend school regularly and take part in wider opportunities.

We work closely with pupils, parents, healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure that support is tailored to each child's individual needs. Our aim is to help every child remain healthy, safe, included and able to participate fully in all aspects of school life, including educational visits, PE, clubs and enrichment activities.

Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs)

Some pupils with medical conditions require an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP). An IHP helps us understand a child's medical needs and ensures that staff know what support is required throughout the school day.

Healthcare Plans are developed in partnership with:

Parents and carers
Healthcare professionals
School staff
The pupil, where appropriate

Healthcare Plans may include information about:

Medical conditions and symptoms
Medication requirements
Emergency procedures
Dietary requirements
Support for learning, wellbeing and participation
Arrangements for school visits and activities
Staff training requirements

Plans are reviewed regularly and updated whenever a child's needs change.

Medication in School

Where it would be detrimental to a child's health or attendance not to do so, trained staff can support pupils with prescribed and, in some circumstances, non-prescription medication.

To ensure the safety of all pupils:

Written parental consent is required
Medicines must be clearly labelled and in date
Medicines are stored securely
Records are kept of medication administered
Staff receive appropriate training where required

We also maintain emergency procedures for pupils with specific medical conditions, including asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis.

Attendance and Medical Needs

We understand that some children may experience periods of absence due to physical health conditions, injuries, hospital treatment, mental health needs or anxiety-related difficulties.

Where medical needs affect attendance, we will work closely with families to:

Maintain contact with school
Support learning during periods of absence
Liaise with healthcare professionals
Develop reintegration plans where appropriate
Identify and remove barriers to attendance
Ensure pupils remain connected to school life and their peers

Our approach is based on partnership, understanding and inclusion. We recognise that every situation is different and support will always be tailored to the needs of the individual child.

Working with Health Professionals

Supporting children with medical needs is a shared responsibility. We work closely with a range of professionals to ensure children receive the support they need.

These may include:

School Nursing Team
GPs and Consultants
Paediatricians
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Speech and Language Therapists
Mental Health Services
Local Authority Services
SEND and Education Professionals

By working together, we aim to provide a coordinated approach that supports both educational progress and wellbeing.

Supporting Inclusion and Participation

We are committed to removing barriers so that pupils with medical conditions can access the same opportunities as their peers wherever possible. This may include: