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Pupil health and safety
First aid, medical needs and security in schools
School discipline and exclusions
What to expect if your child breaks the rules or is excluded from school
Making a complaint to your child's school
Dealing with concerns, contacting the school and the complaints procedure
Protecting your child from abuse: your school's role
Schools' role in child protection and handling suspected cases of abuse
School attendance, absence and your child
Support available if you're struggling to get your child to go to school
School attendance and absence: the law
Getting your child to go to school: your responsibilities as a parent
Security searches at school
Information about the rules school staff must follow if they want to search your child for banned items
Access to education for children with medical needs
The role of schools and local authorities in supporting children with medical needs
Dealing with bullying
Bullying can make your child's life a misery, but there are ways you can help stop it
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