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Written question asked by Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 9 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2017. It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Friday, 17 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Children: Chronic Illnesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure schools have policies in place to look after children with medical conditions.

Answer

We know how important it is that children with medical conditions are supported to enjoy a full education. That is why 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 Ofsted, and organisations such as the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance who have experience in supporting children with medical conditions, to help raise awareness of the duty.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67293
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Children Chronic illnesses Schools
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk