From that ‘In Your Shoes’ conference for young people with long term conditions the children and young people agreed the following 7 outcomes to make a difference in schools and support their attendance:
- A link member of staff who understands their condition and needs
- Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) to support their needs
- Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) to be shared with all relevant staff
- All staff to have an awareness and understanding of different medical conditions
- When not in school due to their condition ensure there is regular two way communication
- Automated letters and texts not be sent to parents - more understanding and supportive approach
- To be recognised for attendance – not excluded from attendance rewards
The education experience of the young people and the changes they feel would make a difference are captured within this video. Please click on the video link http://www.lchtv.com/professionals-and-transition
A number of products were developed by a working group of Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds City Council to support schools to achieve these recommendations and working in partnership with parents and carers:
Guide for schools http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/76628
“Guidance and good practice recommendations on the recording of school attendance for children and young people with short and long term medical conditions”
Guide for parents and carers http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/76627
“Guidance for children and young people with long term medical/mental health conditions in Leeds schools”.
Guide for medical professionals
“This guide is held with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust”
Individual Health Care Plan http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/76617
“A blank temple of an Individual Health Care Plan”
Example of a completed IHCP http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/76651
“Example of a child’s completed IHCP with a long term medical condition”
Template of a Rescue/Emergency Plan (IHCP) http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Article/76652
“A blank template to complete for rescue/emergency situations”
For further information please contact
- Attendance – Schoolattendanceservice@leeds.gov.uk
- Health - Pupil health care practitioner
- Advocate for parent - https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk