Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service Overview
Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service, led by Service Manager Hannah Whittaker, provides educational support for children with medical conditions in Bradford. The service underwent staffing and structural changes in January 2021, ensuring specialized care for pupils at primary, hospital provisions, and alternative provisions. Legislation such as the Children and Families Act 2014 and Education Act 1996 Section 19 guides their operations. Referrals are accepted for children in Bradford, of statutory school age, facing health challenges that impact their full-time school attendance.
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Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service HANNAH WHITTAKER (07814) 073849 HANNAH.WHITTAKER@BRADFORD.GOV.UK SERVICE MANAGER JANUARY 2021
Change of Name/Designation From January 2021 No longer TRACKS No PRU @ Owlet Road Lynn Donohue Strategic Manager Part of STaSS Bradford Local Authority Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service (MNHES) This includes Owlet Road teaching, AGH & BRI hospital schools
Change of Staffing/Structure Service Manager: Hannah Whittaker Specialist Teachers Primary Hospital Provisions (AGH & BRI) Teachers in Charge: Sarfraz Nawaz Lesley Wallace KS3 KS4 Team Leader: Mina Mistry Team Leader: Ruth Murney Team Leader: Gabrielle Murray Helen Fox Rebecca Cesar de Sa Asia Aslam- Armitage Claire Broad Andy Brown Shabeena Younis Malachy Mallon Michelle Guinan Shaun Gillam Tina Deery Fiona Waterhouse Karen Selby Asaf Hussain Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff Sarah Carroll EEW Jan Vekaria LSA Kathy Astin LSA Happy Rashid EEW Haley Keenan EEW Business Support Management BSM: Claire Wright Welfare Team Welfare Officer: Ceri Forbes Support Staff Support Staff Melanie Lambert-Crookes Administrator/Receptionist Joan Smalley EEW
Legislation Children and Families Act 2014 Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions December 2015 Alternative Provision January 2013 Ensuring a good education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs January 2013 Education Act 1996 Section 19
Which children can be referred? In majority of cases pupil can stay in school without any LA intervention Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions guidance December 2015 Live in Bradford Local Authority Statutory school age (Y1 Y11) Whether on roll at a school or not Have medical issues (physical or mental health) that prohibit them from attending full time school
School vs Service Pupil remains on home school roll Pupils continue links with school
Types of health condition Any type of health condition ASD ASD is not a health condition If the pupil is not attending school due to ASD needs not being met not appropriate If the pupil has diagnosed ASD but has an additional health condition that prohibits them from attending full time school can refer to service
What can we offer? Education Service Full time education (relating to number of pupils being taught) Part time education if in best interest of pupil s physical or mental health One or more part time provisions
What does the education look like? Groups/Pairs/1:1 Remote/Owlet Road/at school/other establishment/home Guided independent learning Any amount of hours initial offer of 5 to be increased or decreased according to need
When can a pupil be referred? When pupil will be away from school for 15 school days or more (consecutive or cumulative) in one school year due to a diagnosed medical issue
How to refer Complete Referral Form Must include: School data Historical school information Medical evidence (must state that the pupil cannot attend full time school due to medical issue) Care Treatment Plan or evidence of continued medical support EHCP if appropriate Parental consent As much additional information as possible Send to claire.wright@bradford.gov.uk OR office@mnhes.org.uk
What happens after a referral is received? Hannah Whittaker (Service Manager) will ensure all information is received and appropriate Pass to Lynn Donohue (EPanel) for confirmation HW to allocate to appropriate team within service Teacher will contact school/home/agencies/referrer
Reviews This is a temporary service Not in best interests of pupil to stay with service for prolonged period of time 6 weekly reviews Establish whether pupil can be reintegrated Ascertain what further medical intervention is needed Alternative educational establishments?
Schools Role Have a policy Provide information Have a named person Organise EHCAs and EHCP Reviews Host and chair meetings Provide materials Make examination arrangements (Owlet Road is an exam centre) Organise P16 Arrange work experience Organise and cover cost of transport Provide suitable working area within the school Continue links with pupil
SEN responsibilities Not an SEN educational establishment BUT do have pupils with SEN No longer a school no SENCO Role of home school SENCO is vital EHCP reviews etc.
Reintegration Focus for all pupils Back to home school Find place at more appropriate establishment
Other pupils May offer education to those not on a school roll: Awaiting placement Needs agreeing with Lynn Donohue Strategic Manager
Hospital Education AGH & BRI In patient pupils from Day 1 Regular pupils have planned visits to hospital Recurring pupils have repeated admissions to hospital MNHES works with home schools
Pupils with life limiting illness Parents and medical staff to agree
Pupils with long term medical conditions Not in best interests of pupil to remain with MNHES for a prolonged period of time Discussions should take place to best meet need
Additional Services Brathay Youth Work Counselling Counselling GP Notes only as evidence
Policy BMDC LA Policy on Access to Education for Children and Young People with Medical Needs
