This article is based on the DfE's statutory guidance on supporting pupils at school with medical conditions (pages 9 to 12).
What is an IHP and when should we create one?
Individual healthcare plans (IHPs) are intended to support pupils with physical and mental health conditions to manage their conditions. They lay out what needs to be done, when and by whom. They should be confidential, but easily accessible to everyone who needs to refer to them.
Decide on a case-by-case basis whether you need to create a plan
Consult with the pupil, their family, and the pupil’s GP or paediatrician about the child’s needs. Decide together whether a plan is needed to manage the condition.
If you can't reach consensus, the headteacher should make the final decision.
Pupils who need support with allergies should have an IHP
They have an allergy which has a functional impact on them in school They are at risk of