Medical

At St. Stephen’s School, we believe that parents and guardians have prime responsibility for their child’s health and should provide the school with up to date information about their child’s medical condition. 

We acknowledge that many pupils at some time will have a medical condition that may affect their participation in school activities and that some children will have long-term medical conditions that, if not managed properly, could limit their access to education.  We will endeavour to support these children with the management of such medical conditions during school hours.

St Stephen’s has a duty to ensure arrangements are in place to support pupils with medical conditions. We aim to ensure that all pupils with medical conditions, in terms of both physical and mental health, receive appropriate support to allow them to play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy, have full access to education (including educational visits and PE), and achieve their academic potential. We aim for every child achieving and thriving. 

The school believes it is important that parents of pupils with medical conditions feel confident that the school provides effective support for their children’s medical conditions, and that pupils feel safe in the school environment.

Some pupils with medical conditions may be classed as disabled under the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010. The school has a duty to comply with the Act in all such cases.

In addition, some pupils with medical conditions may also have SEND and have an EHC plan collating their health, social and SEND provision. For these pupils, the school’s compliance with the DfE’s ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ and the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy will ensure compliance with legal duties.

To ensure that the needs of our pupils with medical conditions are fully understood and effectively supported, we consult with health and social care professionals, pupils and their parents.