Medical Needs Teaching / Support
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Concerned about a loved one? Get support from a mental health charity+
Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, mental health charities, organisations and support groups can offer expert advice.
For more information and an A-Z of key contact details of Charities click on the NHS link below:
NHS
If you need help during a mental health crisis or emergency, NHS urgent mental health helplines provide:
- 24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
- help to speak to a mental health professional
- an assessment to help decide on the best course of care
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Children Who Cannot Attend School Because of Health and Medical Needs+
DFE guidance outlines how, in more exceptional cases, support can be made available in order to minimise disruption to a child’s education, where their needs cannot be met by the school.
Kirklees Council has the overall responsibility for the education of children with health and medical needs who cannot attend school. Ethos College, therefore, provides education for children who are unable to attend school because of physical health or mental health needs (KS1-4).
This service is accessed by a referral from the mainstream school and must be supported by medical advice from a consultant. Support is usually on a short term basis, with the child remaining dual registered with their mainstream school. The aim of this provision is, where possible, to support the pupil towards reintegration back into mainstream education when they are well enough. This is done at the earliest opportunity, working closely with the school, the pupil, parents/carers and other professionals.
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How to refer for support/teaching+
Referrals can be made under the following criteria:
The pupil has an illness that will result in a 15+ day absence.
The pupil has a potentially long term illness or recurrent bouts of chronic illness.
The pupil has complex mental health needs.
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Aims and Vision+
Every child should have the best possible start in life through high-quality education, supporting them to achieve their full potential.
All children should have the same opportunities as their peer group.
Children should receive the same range and quality of education as they would have experienced at their home school.
Children unable to attend school because of health needs should be able to access suitable and flexible education appropriate to their needs.
The use of electronic media such as virtual classrooms and learning platforms can provide access to a broader curriculum.
Ethos College will maintain good links with the child’s school, supporting systems to promote partnerships.
Information is shared at the planning stage between schools, health services and Ethos College.
Schools will play a key role in making sure that the provision offered is as effective as possible and that the child can be reintegrated back into school successfully.
Parents have a voice in their child’s education.
Children have a voice in their educational support.
