Supporting vaccinations for children and young people with SEND
A range of information is available for parent carers and education settings about how vaccinations can be succesfully supported for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Government leaflets
Information for parents and carers
The information for parents and carers leaflet provides practical information about vaccination for school age children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The leaflet is designed to help parents and carers understand the importance and benefits of vaccinations for children and young people with SEND.
It seeks to address many of the queries and concerns raised by parents and carers, and provides practical advice and information on how to prepare for an immunisation appointment, what to expect, and where to find accurate and reliable trusted sources of information on vaccinations.
Information for providers and schools
The information for specialist providers and SEND co-ordinators in mainstream schools covers practical steps to help children and young people with SEND understand why vaccination matters, the benefits of delivering these within school settings, and approaches to make vaccination accessible and inclusive, ensuring they receive the protection they need in a safe and supportive environment.
Need a paper copy?
Paper copies of these guidance documents are available to order free of charge from the Find Public Health Resources service.
- Information for parents and carers of school age children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities; product code: 1386405HEN001
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Information for specialist providers and SEND co-ordinators in mainstream schools product code: 1265468ZEN001