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<p>The information requested regarding the number of pupils who experience bowel and
bladder problems is not held centrally. However, the government is committed to ensuring
that pupils with medical conditions are properly supported at school so that they
have full access to education.</p><p> </p><p>In 2014, the government introduced a
new duty on schools to support pupils with all medical conditions, and has published
statutory guidance on this for schools and others. The guidance can be found here:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The guidance does not specify which medical conditions should be supported
in schools. Instead, it focuses on how to meet the needs of each individual child
and the impact of their medical condition on school life.</p><p> </p><p>Schools also
have duties under the Equality Act (2010) to make reasonable adjustments and not to
discriminate against disabled children, including those with long-term health conditions
such as bowel and bladder conditions, in relation to their access to education and
associated services. Schools must make reasonable adjustments to their practices,
procedures and policies to ensure that they are not putting those with long term health
problems at a disadvantage.</p>
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