Medical conditions at school

The school's duty to make arrangements for pupils with medical conditions, including individual healthcare plans, so that those children can be fully included and kept safe.

Who's responsible

Who holds the duty: School, Governing body
Who enforces it: Ofsted
Primary law: Children and Families Act 2014, s.100; 'Supporting pupils with medical conditions' (statutory guidance)

Medical conditions at schoolComplaints

Schools in a heatwave

There is no legal maximum temperature for schools in England. This guide explains the duty schools do have, what the official guidance recommends, and where parents can turn — sourced to the law, the HSE, and the DfE's own guidance.

6 min read · updated 23 Jun 2026