Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) - survey conducted by the Children's Heart Federation (CHF)

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* 1. What stage school is your child currently attending?

Nursery

Primary school

Secondary school

Sixth form

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* 2. If your child has an Individual Health Care Plan, why do they have one?

I wanted the school to be aware of my child’s condition.

I wanted the school to be aware of my child’s condition and how it may affect them during the school day.

The school requested that I complete a plan when they were informed about my child’s condition.

The cardiac nurse suggested that I complete a plan.

I completed a plan because I was concerned that the school was not taking sufficient care or making the necessary allowances relating to my child’s heart condition.

My child does not have a plan.

If your child has a plan please add any other reason or further explanation of your answers if you wish to.

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* 3. Have you had to refer the school to the Individual Health Care Plan?

Yes

No - my child does not have a plan

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* 4. Why did you refer the school to the IHCP?

There was an incident at school concerning my child's health that was not handled appropriately.

I wanted to be sure all members of staff were aware of the plan.

I have not referred the school to the IHCP

My child does not have a plan.

Other, if you have an other reason or would like to explain further, please comment here.

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* 5. Why do you not have an Individual Healthcare Plan for your child? If your child has a plan skip to the next question.

My child does not currently need a plan.

My child had a plan but no longer requires one.

The school is aware of my child's condition but no formal plan has been drawn up.

I understand my child's health needs are covered by their Education and Health Care Plan

We have a written agreement with the school but it is called something else.

If you have a written agreement with the school but it is not called an Individual Health Care Plan, what is the agreement called?

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* 6. Did you have help completing the IHCP?

I had help from the school

I had help from the cardiac team

I found information on the CHF website

I found information online

I haven't completed a plan

If you found information online or elsewhere, where did you find it?

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* 7. Would you like more information about IHCPs?

Yes

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* 8. How would you like to be informed about IHCPs?

Online event with cardiac nurses

Online event with school staff

Face to face event

Downloadable templates

Video explanation

Parental forum discussion

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Address

Name

Email Address

Thank you for completing the survey