Including Learners with Medical Needs in School：A Guide to Best Practice

This accessible book is packed with information and strategies that will build your confidence in ensuring that children with medical needs have equal access to education and can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Including Children with Medical Needs provides school staff with a guide for best practice in supporting pupils with complex health conditions in their schools. The book includes:

• An overview of legal considerations and the responsibilities of schools and local authorities
• How to create a welcoming environment and support the smooth reintegration to school following absences, as well as advice on managing medication and creating strong home-school partnerships
• Guidance on working effectively with hospital schools, paediatric hospitals and mental health units
• A wealth of case studies, top-tips and tried-and-tested practical strategies that can be easily applied without huge costs or training.
• Signposting to further resources as well as downloadable specimen polices, exemplar Individual Healthcare Plans and training materials.

By implementing the recommendations in this book, schools can make a commitment to inclusion and a real difference to the educational experience of children with medical needs. It is essential reading for SENCOs, pastoral leads and senior leaders, as well as a useful resource for school governors and school nurses.