Children with Medical Needs

Tameside MBC is committed to providing a good education to all pupils regardless of circumstances or settings. Where a pupil is unable to attend school for medical reasons the local authority will work alongside schools, health professionals, and parents to provide an alternative provision which will meet a pupil’s individual needs, including social and emotional needs, and enable them to thrive and prosper in the education system.

Wherever possible the local authority would look at education provision being provided by school to ensure continuity for pupils. However, it is recognised that in some circumstances that is not possible and provision for such cases will be considered by a case management panel on an individual basis.

Tameside Protocol on Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions

Actions to be Taken

For schools: Please use the new online medical referral form to notify the Education Welfare and School Attendance Service of any children who are unable to attend school due to a medical condition. Please refer to the medical needs protocol for criteria before completing your referral. For further information or advice and to forward relevant documentation please contact medicalenquiries@tameside.gov.uk

New Online Medical Referral Form

Please ensure that you have discussed the referral with the child’s parent/carer and have asked them to complete the parental consent form

Medical Panel Consent Form

For parents/carers: If you are the parent/carer of a child who is unable to attend school due to a medical condition, please contact your child’s school to discuss your concerns. Your school may make a referral if appropriate.

Professionals and other agencies: If you are a professional with concerns about a child who is unable to attend school due to their medical needs, please email medicalenquiries@tameside.gov.uk in the first instance.