Pupils: Chronic Illnesses
Commons · Question 123777 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Spencer
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of new statutory guidance for supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies in schools on costs for schools.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 14 Apr 2026
Schools have existing statutory duties to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. The draft statutory guidance makes clear to schools what is expected of them in taking reasonable steps to fulfil their legal obligations and to mee...