Most pupils will at some time have a medical condition that may affect their participation in school activities. For many this will be short-term. Other pupils have medical conditions that, if not properly managed, could limit their access to education. Such pupils are regarded as having medical needs. Most children with medical needs are able to attend school regularly and, with some support from the school, can take part in most normal school activities.
Some medical conditions form part
of a complex range of needs, including SEN or disability. Long-term medical conditions may create discontinuity in pupils’
education through absences from school, and may require medication or other intervention during the school day.