Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service & S19 Provision

Who we are

Our provision is available for all children of compulsory school age residing in the Bradford local authority area, who cannot attend school because of illness and health needs. The Local Authority is responsible for arranging suitable education for these pupils who would not otherwise have a suitable education. 

We provide education for pupils admitted to the wards of AGH and BRI as well as pupils unable to attend their school due to ongoing medical issues. 

What we offer

The service offers the following: based on an individual assessment of needs and what their health conditions will allow

• Group education
• Paired education

Where the health needs are severe and based on recommendation from a health professional we can also offer

• 1:1 education
• Outreach Education - at school, home or other appropriate place (i.e Library) 
• Remote learning 
• Learning work packs
• 1:1 education at AGH and BRI Children's ward 

The number of hours offered is dependent on the indivdual's health needs, there is no legal definition of full time education and if children receive 1:1 or paired tuition - for example: the hours of face to face provision could be fewer as the provision is more concentrated. 

Our main aim is for the child to keep up with their education and then transition to full time education in a mainstream school or otherwise dependent on need. This may be a transition to a Post -16 provision. 

The following document has all the information regarding our service:

MNHES Information 2022-23

Where are we based 

• 21 Owlet Road, Shipley, BD18 2LU - Telephone 01274 582995
• Ward 17 at Airedale Hospital 
• Ward 30 and 32 at BRI Hospital 

Management

AGH and BRI Hospital Education Provision 

The Hospital education provision team includes two Teachers in Charge and two Learning Support Assistants.

Central contact: 

• Airedale Hospital - aghhospital@mnhes.org.uk
• Bradford Royal Infirmary - brihospital@mnhes.org.uk

Medical Needs Education

The medical needs education team provide education based on Key Stage

We work closely with schools to ensure children continue and keep up to date with their education. Schools can refer to our service using the following referral form:

MNHES Referral Form

Policies 

Bradford Medical Needs Policy 2022-23

Child Protection Policy

S19 Provision

Who we are

Our S19 Provision is for those pupils with additional learning needs but currently not on roll at a school whilst appropriate and effective educational provision is established

There will be a maximum of 10 pupils in the provision for a time limited period for full time education

What we offer

The service offers the following: based on an individual assessment of needs and what their health conditions will allow

• Small group education with specialist SEND teachers and HLTAs
• Individual and personalised curriculum based on needs
• Close liaison with the Local Authority SEN Team to ensure appropriate provision based on need

Our main aim is for the child to be provided with an outstanding social and academic education to enable them to successfully transition to a permanent and appropriate education setting. This may be a transition to a Post -16 provision. 

The following documents have all the information regarding our service:

S19 Strategy Link

Where are we based 

• 21 Owlet Road, Shipley, BD18 2LU - Telephone 01274 582995 

Management