Belfast Hospital School operates in The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, The City Hospital and Musgrave Park Hospital.  A home tuition service is also provided for children who live within the Belfast City Boundary and who have a medical referral.

CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL

Who comes to school?
Everyone who is feeling well enough.

Where does school take place?
Within the hospital setting, each ward has a classroom area and teaching takes place Monday - Friday from 9.00am until 12.00pm.

The teachers work closely with the nursing and medical staff as well as the child's own mainstream school to ensure that the child is able to keep up with his/her school work while in hospital.

• Bring the child's school books and schoolbag to hospital
• Tell your child about the hospital school so that they know what to expect.
• Talk to the hospital school teachers so that they are aware of your fears and expectations
• E-mail your queries/comments to the Hospital School using the "Contact Us" link

What if my child can't return to school after a stay in hospital?
If the consultant has said that your child will be off school for a protracted period of time after their hospital stay, the ward teacher can make a referral for home tuition.

CHILDREN RECEIVING HOME TUITION
If your child has been referred to Belfast Hospital School for home tuition, you will receive a visit from the school principal to discuss the child's educational needs and to arrange days/times for the home tuition to take place.  You will aslo receive a set of guidelines to help you prepare for the home tuition. Click here to download the guidelines.  It is essential that you read these guidelines and discuss them with the child where appropriate.  If for any reason you need to cancel a session, contact the school secretary on  02890 633498  02890 633498 as soon as possible.