New statutory guidance for schools on supporting pupils with medical conditions is to come into force in September.
Published on April 30, the 24-page guidance document has been welcomed by school leaders, although concerns have been raised over the tight timescale for implementation and whether enough staff will volunteer to be trained to administer medicines.
The guidance, entitled Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions, says governing bodies must ensure a policy is in place detailing how their school supports such pupils.
It also sets out the roles and responsibilities of the range of people involved, including headteachers, governors, school nurses, wider school staff, other healthcare professionals, the pupils themselves and their parents.
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