Information for Pupils and Parents

INFORMATION FOR PUPILS AND PARENTS

We understand that being in hospital can be a difficult, and sometimes upsetting time so we try to make school in the LRI welcoming and enjoyable for you.

When you are admitted to hospital one of our staff will come and introduce themselves and explain a little about the school. We offer a wide range of support, both with curriculum and wellbeing, including contacting your own school if it is appropriate.  You can help us by bringing work from home, telling us what courses you are following and who the best people are for us to talk to at your school.

You will be offered a school session every day, depending upon your treatment and how well you feel.  If you are worried that you are missing an important piece of work by being in hospital, such as a piece of coursework or an exam, please tell us- we may be able to help you complete it.

KEY QUESTIONS

 OTHER INFORMATION

PUPIL PACKS

Packs of age-appropriate learning activities are available to complete during a student’s stay.  These are not compulsory but can complement the lessons that we provide or be an alternative to face-to-face lessons if that is more suitable for short term admissions.

CLASSROOM LESSONS

We open the classroom to group sessions for Primary aged students if it is possible.  Different activities are on offer and a member of staff supports the students throughout the sessions.  All students must be signed in by a parent and signed out again.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Once discharged, a letter is sent to the home school, informing them of the student’s attendance at hospital school.  Work completed is taken home.  If a student is with us and taught for 10 or more sessions, they receive a progress report that is sent to their home address when they are discharged or at the end of a term.

What we expect from our pupilsHow parents can helpWhat you can expect from us
Try your best during lessons.Complete paperwork promptly so that we can teach your child.We will make your lessons as interesting as varied as we can, allowing for your medical needs.
Tell the education staff if you have a problem which stops you being able to learn.Encourage your child to engage positively with his / her school sessions.We will liaise with your school to plan a programme for you which matches your own school work, where it is appropriate to do so.
If you have work from home, bring it to hospital with you and share it with education staff.Keep the education staff aware of any issues which would affect their learning.We will support you in completing work set to the best of your ability.
Support us in getting school work from your child’s school quickly.We want you to enjoy school whilst in hospital and to go back to school having kept up with your classmates.

 TWITTER

We love to share the work that the students have completed on Twitter.  If you are happy for us to use your child’s face, please make sure that the photo permissions form has been filled in.

Please make sure that you follow us on Twitter for all of the latest updates and to see pictures of what the children have been up to. @LRIschool

 NEW STUDENTS

The following form must be completed by an adult with parental responsibility before we are able to teach a student.

Pupil Information Form

Children’s Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester – NHS Trust Leicester Royal Infirmary – Leicester LE1 5WW
Tel: 0116 497 9993