Our Inclusion Manager works closely with all staff in School, the School Nurse, parents/carers and a range of outside agencies throughout the city to support all pupils’ health and medical needs within school.

This support includes:

• Being available to meet with parents/carers to discuss their concerns within a confidential environment

• Making sure that staff are updated and when necessary receive training and or advice from relevant health professional to meet a pupil’s individual needs

• Ensure staff are aware of individual health care plans and that they are followed

• Liaise with healthcare professionals when plans need updating or changing

• Arranging School nurse and Community Asthma nurse’ Drop ins’ for parents/carers

• Monitoring the administration of medication including asthma inhalers or arrange training so staff can do so

• Ensuring that there is access to specialist equipment if necessary

• Ensuring the environment is a safe as possible and adapted where necessary

• Applying for extra time to complete exams if and when required

• Liaise with the School nurse, parents and staff and provide support in writing care plans for pupils with more complex medical needs

• Support for parents and pupils who require advice from a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist or physiotherapist