Author: GRennie (HES)

The Hospital Education Service (HES)
Teaching in Royal Hospital for Children

Therapies Hub, Clinic 12, Ground Floor
Teachers’ Workstation, Room10

Hospital Education Service (HES) aims to provide quality educational experiences. We promote positive partnerships between home, school and community in order to meet the individual needs of all young people who have their education significantly interrupted by a period(s) of hospitalisation. All HES staff demonstrate this vision by the promotion of high expectations and the raising of attainment, allowing all pupils to progress, regardless of circumstances and any possible barriers to education. Pupils’ health and well-being are at the heart of our service.

Who are we?
The Hospital Education Service (HES) provide education to children and young people during their stay in RHC.
HES staff are all fully qualified teachers and are employed by GCC.
Who do we teach?
Pupils who are currently enrolled in full time education (p1-S6), who are inpatients.
Pupils who are expected to be in hospital for five or more school days during a school term.
What do we teach?
A curriculum adapted to each pupil’s needs with a focus on literacy and numeracy in line with a Curriculum for Excellence.
How do we teach?
We use a variety of teaching approaches and a wide range of resources to motivate and stimulate pupils.
information and Communication Technology is used, where possible.
By liaising with the pupil and their school we endeavour to ensure continuity of learning. Teachers will maintain a Record of Progress and Achievement to evidence progress. This record is shared with the pupil’s school on discharge.
Where do we teach?
Pupils are often taught on ward at their bedside or ward classroom where available.
For pupils who can leave their wards we have a classroom on the ground floor with internet access.
How are parents involved?
An appointment can be made for you with your child’s teacher to discuss progress at any time.
During your child’s stay parents and pupils are given a questionnaire to help ensure that we are meeting your child’s needs.

Tel: 0141 452 4175
Anne Gillespie—Lead for Hospital Education Service—agillespie@hes.glasgow.sch.uk
Lesley Capitanchik—English Teacher— lcapitanchik@hes.glasgow.sch.uk
Catherine Cowie—Maths Teacher—ccowie@hes.glasgow.sch.uk
Kathryn McLennan—Primary Teacher—kmclennan@hes.glasgow.sch.uk
Gordon Rennie—Primary Teacher—grennie@hes.glasgow.sch.uk