M.E./CFS: What do schools want from Action for M.E.? Action for M.E. is a UK charity supporting individuals affected by M.E. It is launching a new children’s service and looking for feedback regarding what services would be most useful to children, parents and professionals. This survey asks professionals working in education for their views on and experience of working with children and young people with M.E./CFS.The closing date for completing the survey is 19 November 2017. Many thanks for taking part. OK Question Title * 1. Have you heard of M.E. or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Yes No OK Question Title * 2. Are you aware of the statutory guidance for schools 'Supporting children with medical conditions in school'? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. Do you have a policy for pupils with medical conditions at your school? Yes No OK Question Title * 4. Do you have any pupils at your school who have a complex health condition? If your answer is yes, please give details of the types of medical conditions. Yes No If you answered yes above, please give details of the medical conditions OK Question Title * 5. Does your attendance policy have details about special arrangements for pupils with complex medical conditions which might impact on their attendance? Yes No OK Question Title * 6. If you have had/currently have a pupil with a complex medical condition, what strategies are you using to support them and manage their transition back to school? (please tick all that apply) Not applicable Link person assigned from school Regular home visits Outreach worker from the school supporting education at home Use of local authority medical needs service for home tuition Sending letters and notes home Part time timetable Peer buddy system Work being sent home Parent support advisor working with parents/carers Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. What would you find useful as a school to support you in working with pupils with M.E./CFS and their families? (please tick all that apply) Easy access website with information for schools Leaflet or other written literature Information for staff Information on what to share with peers and how to explain the illness Example Individual Health Care Plan with prompts and suggestions for good practice Education professionals helpline Ideas for how the school can provide support and continue to make the pupil feel part of the school community Ideas for virtual learning solutions Have a 'kite mark' accreditation for being a school with good practice for pupils with CFS/ME List of schools/education settings in your area who have been recognised for their good practice Staff training SENDCo training Governor training Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. Is there anything else that you would like in terms of resources and information to support you in your work with pupils with M.E./CFS? Please give details below. OK Question Title * 9. Do you have any other comments you would like to make? OK Question Title * 10. If you would like to be involved in developing resources and information for schools produced by Action for M.E., please give your contact details below. Name Email Phone number OK DONE