Health Condition

Provision and/or strategies: approaches, adjustments and specific interventions expected to be made by settings according to the ages and stages of the CYP

Universal

• Ensure all relevant staff are aware of the CYP's health condition, associated needs, and any required strategies or care plans (e.g. Individual Healthcare Plans), while maintaining confidentiality appropriately.
• Ensure safe access to medication and clear procedures for responding to health needs or emergencies, in line with agreed plans.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate guidance or training to safely and confidently support the CYP's health needs and associated adjustments.
• Recognise that the CYP's needs may fluctuate and adapt support, expectations, and participation accordingly.
• Plan when personal care and therapy sessions take place so that the CYP does not miss key learning or developmental opportunities.
• Consider where therapy programmes are best delivered, aiming to minimise disruption to learning and peer interaction. Where appropriate, integrate therapy into activities in the learning environment.
• Consider adaptations and reasonable adjustments to ensure full access to all lessons (e.g. adapting routines, modifying activities, adjusting the sensory environment, and using appropriate equipment).
• Use assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers, text-to-speech tools) to maximise access to the curriculum and information.
• Plan for full inclusion in enrichment activities, trips, and physical activities, with appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and equitable participation.
• Allow additional time to complete tasks, recognising that the CYP may experience fatigue.
• Support the CYP to understand and manage their own health needs where appropriate (e.g. using apps or devices for diabetes management), including recognising when to seek support.

Targeted

• Access advice from the Medical Needs Service.
• Consider referring for specialist advice, assessment, and training (e.g. Access Through Technology (ATT)).
• Seek specialist assessment to address any moving and handling needs [HH1] or access challenges where required.
• Arrange training in specific conditions (e.g. cerebral palsy, epilepsy, diabetes) or therapy programmes as recommended by NHS professionals.
• Arrange training in the use of specialist or medical equipment to support the management of health conditions.
• Arrange training for moving and handling, as required within the learning environment.
• Provide access to an appropriately trained key worker or additional adult support, as required and in line with the Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP), to support curriculum access, condition management, and mobility around the site.
• Use assistive equipment, where needed, to remove barriers to learning (e.g. specialist seating, height-adjustable workstations).
• Follow JCQ guidance for examination and assessment access arrangements for CYP with SEND.