Education in Hospital
The Hospital Education Service exists to offer education to children and young people in hospital due to illness, accident or treatment from a long-term medical condition.
For children from North Ayrshire who are in Crosshouse Hospital, we have an agreement with East Ayrshire Council to access the services of the Hospital Education Service.
A similar agreement is in place with Glasgow Hospital Education Service for North Ayrshire pupils in hospitals within that area.
The Hospital Education Services offer education to young people in hospital and provide emotional and education support.
The services keep the young person in contact with the familiar world of school, minimises the isolating effect of illness and helps ease the eventual process of return to school.
Education may also continue at home if a child is absent from school for an extended period due to medical reasons. The Headteacher has the responsibility for applying to the Education Authority for approval for home tuition.