Heart Children is pleased to share our starting school supports – a range of information for parents of children either starting school or changing school. Of particular note is our Individual Healthcare Plan, a document we invite you to use to outline the details of your child’s condition; the things they can and can’t do (if any); symptoms of their condition to be aware of and contact information for you and their medical team in the event of any emergency.
This is a document you should complete in collaboration with the school principal or teacher. It should be updated regularly and kept on the school files for the duration of your child’s time at the educational establishment. This will support teaching staff in understanding the challenges your child may confront and allow you feel more secure is knowing that they have all the necessary information on your child’s condition and care close to hand.
We have also created a leaflet to share with their teacher explaining what CHD is and outlining other areas in which your child may need extra support; a leaflet explaining how to use the plan and a template letter that you can complete for the school to allow them GDPR permission to hold this information on your child.
1. Welcoming a child with CHD to the classroom (for educators)
