When is the classroom open?
The classroom is open every day during term time, from 9.30 until 12 in the morning and from 1.30 until 3.30pm in the afternoon. Just like a normal school, we also have occasional INSET days but we will make sure our pupils know about this.
What if I am not well enough to come to the classroom?
Each day we will check with the nurses to see if you are well enough to come to the classroom. If it is decided that you would be more comfortable to learn on the hospital ward then one of our team will happily come to work with you one-to-one on the ward.
Who works in the classroom?
There are several members of staff, but on an average day we will have two teachers, one HLTA and a teaching assistant at St George’s Hospital.
What work will I do?
We have a timetable that follows National Curriculum subjects but we are flexible and will change plans according to the needs of the pupils in the classroom that day and of course we are also happy and available to support you with your own school work and projects.
Are there computers in the classroom?
Yes! We have four desktop computers, iPads, laptops and a fully interactive whiteboard. We also have a colour printer for printing resources or if you need to print out school work.
Can I get on with my own school work in the classroom?
Absolutely. We are here to help you with it. We also have a lot of resources that might be useful.
Will you contact my school?
If your stay at the hospital is going to be more than a few days then we will get in touch with your school to ask for the work that your classmates will be doing so that you don’t get behind. You might also know what you need to be working on and we can use that as a starting point.
Is the classroom just for little kids?
Absolutely not. We cater for all young people of school age from 5-18 years old.
Do I need my pencil case?
Nope! We have everything a mainstream classroom would have from pens and paper, glue and scissors to more specialist art materials, calculators and maths equipment.
Will you talk to my school about the reason I am in hospital?
Definitely not. Your medical situation is confidential and we don’t discuss how you are doing with external parties unless you specifically ask us to.
What about homework?
We don’t always set homework but we might leave you with some work to be getting on with if we think it’s appropriate. Hospital wards can be quite boring places, so sometimes it’s good to have something to keep you busy!