Education of children and young people with medical needs
This guidance covers the education of pupils who are unable to attend normal full time schooling for medical reasons. Schools may need to seek the support of the local authority for pupils, who are temporarily unable to attend school and who:
- are physically ill
- are injured
- have mental health problems
- are pregnant and suffering from ill health
Where to find help
- Email: MedicalNeeds@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- By post: Education Access Team (Education Infrastructure, 3rd floor, Nicholas House) Cheshire West and Chester Council, 4 Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE
- Telephone: 01244 972825
Referral to the service
All referrals to the Medical Education Team must come directly from the child’s school, using the Medical Education Referral Form (Word, 78KB). Schools fill in Part A and this must be supported by medical evidence from one of the following health professionals:
- consultant paediatrician or adolescent psychiatrist
- consultant child psychiatrist
- hospital consultant
Please note
Supporting evidence from a General Practitioner alone cannot be accepted. The health professional will need to complete Part B of the referral form and return it to the referring school.
Further information
Further information is available from Gov.UK and in the document below.