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Written question asked by Jamie Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Pupils: Chronic Illnesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools have been judged by Ofsted to not provide the necessary level of support to children with medical conditions in each of the last five years.

Answer

We do not hold this information. Ofsted inspectors make graded judgements on the effectiveness of leadership and management; the quality of teaching, learning and assessment; pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare; and pupils’ outcomes.

In making these judgements, inspectors will evaluate the experience of particular individuals and groups, including those with medical needs, and this will inform the overall judgment of the school. These evaluations may not always be visible in the report, as Ofsted inspectors will be careful not to identify individual pupils.

We know how important it is that children with medical conditions are supported to enjoy a full education. That is why in 2014 we introduced a new duty to require governing bodies to make arrangements to support pupils with medical conditions and have provided statutory guidance outlining schools’ responsibilities in this area.

We continue to work with organisations with experience in supporting children with medical conditions to help raise awareness of the duty.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54885
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Chronic illnesses Pupils Schools Ofsted
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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