How can physical and/or medical needs be met at whole school level?

The senior leadership team should ensure that:  

• Staff skills are regularly audited and there is a plan for on-going Continuing Professional Development in relation to the needs of young people
• There are systems in place to disseminate training to the wider school staff as appropriate 
• School staff understand how a young person with physical and/or medical needs may have additional needs and require support in other areas 

Governing Boards and Head Teachers are aware of:

• Their statutory responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010
• Their health and safety responsibilities for staff undertaking the moving and handling of learners with physical disabilities

The school encourages and supports a team approach to support  physical and/or medical needs. In particular:     

• Staff are given encouragement and have opportunities to discuss concerns, problem solve and provide support to each other    
• There are processes in place in school for sharing information with all relevant staff regarding the young person’s  physical and/or medical needs, including supply staff, for example, sharing one page profiles 
• There are planned opportunities for key staff to share good practice with staff from other schools. Senior staff actively promote and facilitate these networking and mentoring opportunities    
• Staff mental health needs are monitored and supported 
• School systems are flexible enough to support the individual needs of all children/young people on roll at the school including those educated off-site 

All staff are aware of:

• Manual handling and people handling guidance

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