About this resource
This plan brings together health needs, medication, emergencies and excursion planning. Attach any action plans from the student's doctor.
Purpose
A plan for a student's health needs and risks at school, including excursions.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Educators and school support staff. Also relevant for allied health and multidisciplinary teams.
Client or participant group: Teachers and school leaders.
Practice setting: Schools.
Suggested uses
- Enrolment
- Excursion planning
- Relief staff information
Instructions for practitioners
- Add your details and delete what does not apply.
- Check it against your professional requirements.
- Explain it to the person in plain language.
- Store completed copies securely.
Accessibility considerations
Clear headings and tables. The Word version can be edited and filled in on screen.
Scope and limitations
A template. Follow your department's health policies and doctors' action plans.
Research basis
Clear expectations, explicit teaching of routines and frequent positive feedback are evidence-based classroom practices; adjustments for students with disability are required under the Disability Standards for Education.
- Australian Government. Disability Standards for Education 2005. https://www.education.gov.au/disability-standards-education-2005
- Simonsen, B., Fairbanks, S., Briesch, A., Myers, D., & Sugai, G. (2008). Evidence-based practices in classroom management: Considerations for research to practice. Education and Treatment of Children, 31, 351–380. https://doi.org/10.1353/etc.0.0007
What is included
A 3-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced. Written for Practitioner Plus from the sources in the research basis.
