· Pupils at school with medical conditions should be properly supported so that they have full access to education, including school trips and physical education
· GBs must ensure that arrangements are in place in schools to support pupils with medical conditions
· GBs should ensure that school leaders consult health and social care professionals, pupils and parents to ensure that needs of children with medical conditions are effectively supported.
Views of parents of children with medical needs have been sought and shared to establish that parents have confidence in the arrangements made.
Where a complaint has been upheld on arrangements (or the lack of these) the GB is aware of lessons learned / changes to practice
The policy contains procedures to be followed with time scales (“This should normally take no more than two weeks.”)for action from when the school is notified of a medical condition, change of condition or transition from another school.
Insurance policies provide liability cover relating to administration of medicine but individual cover may be needed for more complex conditions.
Arrangements for managing staff absence, turnover, briefing of supply staff, risk assessment for school visits / other activities and the monitoring of individual health plans have been shared with the GB (representative) without compromising the confidentiality of pupils.
At least one member of the GB is familiar with the role of Individual Health Plans (IHPs) in supporting learning of children in the school.
IHPs are given to parents in July to review over the holidays. New IHPs are drawn up each Sept as appropriate.
-Parents of children with medical needs are asked if they want to go on school trips to support them.
Drawing on the examples contained in the guidance the GB (representative) is familiar with matters such as travelling between lessons, use of rest periods, permissions around self-management of medication, contact with health professionals, risk assessments for trips, contingency arrangements for pupils
The GB have ensured that the school policy clearly identifies the role and responsibilities of all involved in arrangements made to support children with medical conditions
Date monitored: termly through head teacher report to Full Governing Body. Records are kept in the office
As evidence that procedures have been followed, a member of the GB has seen written records of all medicines administered to pupils.
The GB has been made aware by the HT or member of staff responsible of any relevant contact from professionals such as the school nurse or parents that informs the implementation of the school policy e.g. near misses or refusal to take medicine or follow a procedure
The needs of children with medical needs were discussed and acted upon when the school’s Emergency Procedures were reviewed.
In monitoring evaluation of curriculum provision the GB has ensured that arrangements are clear and unambiguous about supporting participation of children with medical needs in school trips and visits.
The GB has been given examples of reasonable adjustments that the school has made to enable children in this category to participate fully and safely on visits ( and knows where this did not occur)
The GB has been made aware of arrangements for travel to and from school for pupils in this category and whether specific transport healthcare plans are carried on vehicles (if appropriate)
In exercising their duty to children with medical needs, governors’ questions are informed by the section titled “Unacceptable practice” in the guidance.
No changes to register since last visit. All areas with asbestos are external (roof awnings) and away from children, staff, and visitors. Last checked 16/4/15
Last call point check made by SSE 18/6/15. Full School Drill 2/7/15. Alarms checked 23/1/15. Fire doors checked23.10.15. The log book also holds a plan of school.
All clear. All doors checked were functioning. Doors are checked when Peter opens and locks the school, any issues are brought to staff attention.
COSHH data sheets up to date. Storage of cleaning materials in original containers. Where cleaning materials are decanted they are stored in clear labelled containers.
Cleaning materials are kept in a locked cupboard. Teachers have liquid soaps in classrooms and some have antibacterial sprays which are kept in cupboards and clearly labelled.
Any medication that needs to be stored in the fridge is kept in the staffroom fridge in sealed and labelled containers.
Confirmed first aid training on a rolling programme. Two staff members had been on Managing Medicines training
Cleaning was of a high standard. Peter works hard to continue this by talking with the cleaning team about standards.
A wild deer was found in the grounds and safely persuaded to exit the premises. Grass area is well maintained.
On going checks to be made by staff to make sure the area is safe and no trip hazards are evident when moving equipment about.
Peter showed where the smoke detectors were in the building. They are maintained by an external company. We have enough for the building. System working well.
Mr Stallybrass has an extremely good and thorough understanding of the school. He works very hard to make sure that the school is maintained to a high level, and should be congratulated for all his hard work.
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