Gellifaelog Primary School

[EduCativ]

Gellifaelog Primary School has a very successful Eco-Committee that leads Eco Activities in our school. We are now working towards the most prestigious Eco award - Platinum status!
The Eco-Committee includes pupils from Years 3 to 6. Pupils in Years 1 & 2 will have opportunities throughout the academic year to train to be elected on the Eco-Committee on arrival to the Junior years. This training will consist of participating in Eco-related activities in our lunchtime Eco-Club. The Eco-Committee is committed to encouraging whole school action to improve the environment of our school.
Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Some learners with healthcare needs may be disabled for that Act others may not be. There are various duties under the Equality Act 2010 which are relevant in the context of learners with healthcare needs who are also disabled.
The responsible body of a school must not discriminate, harass or victimize disabled learners and in some cases, other particular persons. The responsible body is also subject to a duty to make reasonable adjustments (section 85 of the Equality Act 2010). Local authorities must prepare and implement an accessibility strategy about schools for which they are the responsible body.
Any staff member within the education setting may be asked to provide support to learners with healthcare needs, including assisting or supervising the administration of medicines. This role is entirely voluntary. Staff members must receive sufficient and suitable training and achieve the necessary level of competence before they take on the responsibility. No staff member can be required to administer or supervise medication unless it forms part of their contract, terms, and conditions or a mutually agreed job plan.
The education setting should fully understand the importance of all learners taking part in physical activities and staff should make appropriate adjustments to sports and other activities to make them accessible to all learners, including after-hours clubs and team sports.
Staff should be made fully aware of learners’ healthcare needs and potential triggers. They should know how to respond appropriately and promptly if made aware that a learner feels unwell. They should always seek guidance when considering how participation in sporting or other activities may affect learners with healthcare needs.
Separate ‘special provisions’ for particular activities should be avoided, with an emphasis instead on activities made accessible for all. Where this might not be possible, advice from healthcare or physical education professionals and the learner should be sought.
Staff should also understand that it may be appropriate for some learners with healthcare needs to have medication or food with them during physical activity such learners should be encouraged to take the medication or food when needed.

View full school