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<p>In 2014, the government introduced a new duty on schools to support pupils with
all medical conditions, including allergies, and published the ‘Supporting pupils
at school with medical conditions’ statutory guidance for schools and others.</p><p>
</p><p>Schools also have duties under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments
to their practices, procedures, and policies to ensure that they are not putting those
with certain long-term health problems at a substantial disadvantage.</p><p>The department
recently reminded all schools of their legal duty under Section 100 of the Children
and Families Act 2014 to plan for supporting pupils with medical conditions, including
allergies. This reminder also included a link to the statutory guidance governing
bodies must have regard to when carrying out their duty under Section 100.</p><p>
</p><p>Ofsted’s role is to make sure that schools provide a high standard of education
through its inspection and reporting process. As part of that process, inspectors
gather a wide range of evidence to make their judgements, including the evaluation
of the experience of particular individuals and groups. This includes the experiences
of pupils with medical needs.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the inspection, inspectors
will assess the effectiveness of safeguarding at the school. This includes the extent
to which pupils with specific needs and vulnerabilities are kept safe. The safeguarding
culture is also explored through speaking to leaders and staff about their work, including
the messages that pupils receive through the curriculum.</p><p> </p>
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