Although this paper from Mukherjee (2000) is a fair bit older, it casts an important focus on what effects on teachers emerge from including a sick student in their class. Data from teachers and parents indicate that school staff need assistance with obtaining health-related information; ensuring health-related information is passed between and within schools; providing emotional support; the provision of medical care; and coordinating support for this group of pupils.

We’re always trying to get a better understanding of what teachers need to help support them – what sort of assistance would be most useful to you in mitigating the workload of having a sick student in class?

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