This practical resource will support teachers who are working with children with a life limiting or life threatening conditions in mainstream schools. It provides teachers with the core knowledge and skills that underpin effective practice within a whole school and cross agency approach. Recognising the complexity of individual cases, the authors communicate key principles that can be applied to a range of situations. Mainstream schools now include increasing numbers of children with life limiting or life threatening conditions and this accessible book is written by a team that comprises of both education and health professionals, which helps bridge the gap between different services.