Individual Healthcare Plans (IHP)

Every child with a medical condition affecting either their physical or mental health (or both) should be properly supported in school through an individual healthcare plan (IHP). 

 An IHP is an agreement between healthcare and education practitioners, parents and children about what care the child needs and how it will be carried out. 

An IHP primarily clarifies medical needs and care as it relates to school, including emergency arrangements and daily medical care. IHPs also support conversations and planning about the impact of medical needs upon a child’s education, identity, inclusion and personal experiences. 

The IHP must be reviewed annually. For some medical conditions reviews may need to be carried out termly. 

If you feel your child may require an IHP you can speak to the school and the nurse allocated to the school to discuss this further.

For further support when preparing for meetings, please click on the following link: 

 

It is important to note that this is NOT an education, health & care plan (EHC plan)

 

Further information, advice and support

Statutory guidance from the Department for Education on supporting pupils at school with medical needs

 

The Health Conditions in School Alliance