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Pupils: Health

Asked by Jayne KirkhamLabour (Co-op)Department for EducationTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 104044

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when draft updated statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions will be published.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The government has committed to ensuring that schools are equipped to support pupils with medical conditions effectively and inclusively. The current statutory guidance, ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions,’ will be updated to reflect best practice and recent developments.

We intend to consult later this year on revised guidance. This consultation will seek views from schools, parents, health professionals, and other stakeholders on proposals to strengthen how schools meet their duties, including improvements to allergy safety and broader medical condition management.

Our aim is to ensure that every child can access education safely and confidently, regardless of their health needs.

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