A new document published by the Department for Education and Skills sets out a framework within which local authorities, local health trusts, schools and early years settings can work together to develop policies to ensure that children requiring medicines receive appropriate support. It updates, and extends to early years settings, the 1996 DfEE/DH guidance on supporting pupils with medical needs in schools.

Follow this direct link to the page where the document can be ordered and/or downloaded.

The document can also be ordered over the telephone from DfES Publications: 0845 6022260.