Diabetic 9yr old with broken arm

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From September the government has issued new guidance for children in school with medical needs:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/306952/Statutory_guidance_on_supporting_pupils_at_school_with_medical_conditions.pdf

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Direct quote from new guidance:

Unacceptable practice
43. Governing bodies should ensure that the school’s policy is explicit about what practice is not acceptable. Although school staff should use their discretion and judge each case on its merits with reference to the child’s individual healthcare plan, it is not generally acceptable practice to:

require parents, or otherwise make them feel obliged, to attend school to administer medication or provide medical support to their child, including with toileting issues. No parent should have to give up working because the school is failing to support their child’s medical needs