Author: Cheryl Wallace

“It’s good to be able to continue with class work.”
“It keeps you up-to-date with your level and you don’t fall behind.”
“It structures your day.”
“It distracts you from your thoughts.”

Hospital Education Service is part of Glasgow Virtual School

We’re really looking forward to you joining us at Stobhill School.
This booklet has lots of useful information to help you settle in quickly.
Before you start...
A member of staff will introduce themselves and explain what happens when you’re ready to attend. You’ll be asked some questions about your progress and when you were last at school. We’ll ask you for your opinion about how we can help you.
You and your parents will get a tour of Stobhill School during which you’ll meet our teachers and see the different classrooms where subjects are taught.
We’ll give you some questionnaires and an ‘All About Me’ booklet to complete. These will help staff get to know you better so that they are aware of any important information you want us to know.
Who are we?
We’re a specialised, experienced staff employed by Glasgow City Council
What support do we offer?
We support S1-S6 pupils from across Scotland who are in-patients at Skye House Psychiatric Unit
Where does learning happen?
In a purpose-built school within the Skye House campus at Stobhill Hospital
Well-resourced classrooms for various subjects as well as a gymnasium and garden
Learning may take place in the wards, depending on the circumstances of each individual pupil

HERE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET
Mrs Gillespie Mrs Kerr Mr Davies
Lead for HES & ILS GVS Head Teacher DHT for HES & ILS
Miss Stark Mr McElhone Miss Russell
Associate DHT, Mathematics English Social Subjects & Duke of Edinburgh
Mrs McCue Miss Devine Mrs Cruden
Music Art Science
Miss Hall Heather tbc Art School Nurse Clerical Support

WHAT can I expect AT STOBHILL SCHOOL?
My school day:
Each day is divided into seven periods shown below...

Period 1	8.45 - 9.30
Period 2	9.30 - 10.15
BREAK	10.15 - 10.30
Period 3	10.30 - 11.15
Period 4	11.15 - 12.00
LUNCH	12.00 - 12.45
Period 5	12.45 - 1.30
Period 6	1.30 - 2.15
Period 7	2.15 - 3.00

What makes Stobhill School different?
No uniform
Small classes
Nurses on hand
Relaxed
Easy to find your way about
One-to-one help
No bell

Staff are approachable and want to help you. Class sizes are small and you’ll study appropriate materials for your age, stage and ability
We may provide teaching up to SQA Advanced Higher level in subjects like English, Maths, Social Subjects (tbc), Art and Music
We offer Health & Wellbeing and Wider Achievement opportunities such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, Mental Health Award, Relaxation Art, Team-Building, Employability, Heart Start, ECO Group and School of Rock
Appropriate dress code is a requirement but there’s no uniform. Therefore, jeans and a top are fine!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF STOBHILL SCHOOL - A PUPIL’S VIEW

7.30am
Nurses wake you up if you’re not already awake.

10:30am
Back to school for two more 45 minute lessons.

7:30am
Time to get up! Get washed, dressed and ready for the day.

8:00am
Breakfast in your ward dining room.

12:00 noon
Lunch time, followed by 15 minutes free time.

12:45pm
Return to school for three more 45 minute lessons.

8:30-8:45am
Medication given out by nursing staff.
Medication, given out by nursing staff

8:45am
A nurse or teacher collects you all from each ward and takes you to school.

10:15am
Snack time! Back to the ward.

3:00pm
School is finished for the day.
Back to the ward for snack then free time.

HOW WILL WE MEET YOUR NEEDS?
We work closely with the people below to ensure that we meet your needs effectively:
Parents/Carers
Schools (Pastoral Care)
Consultants
Psychologists
Nurses
Dieticians
Occupational Therapists
Speech and Language Therapists
Social Workers
Family Therapists
And any other appropriate agencies
We have Heather, our School Nurse available at all times who you can go to if you need to.
HOW WILL MY PARENTS AND BASE SCHOOL KNOW ABOUT MY PROGRESS?
At Stobhill School, you’ll be actively involved in your learning. You’ll have regular conversations with our teachers about your progress each term.
In addition, we will:
Provide your parents and school with detailed monthly summaries of your progress
Forward all completed coursework to your teachers at base school so they can keep track of the progress you make while you’re in hospital

PARENTS - HOW TO CONTACT US:
We recognise that it’s extremely worrying and stressful when your child is in hospital.
We hope to reassure you that, while your child attends Stobhill School, we will do everything we can to support them with their studies despite their very challenging circumstances.
You’re welcome to visit us at Hospital Education Service and meet our staff.
If this is something you’d like - or if you have any questions - please don’t hesitate to contact the HES Leadership Team at:
Mrs Anne Gillespie (Lead for ILS and Hospital Education Service) Hospital Education Service Stobhill School Stobhill Hospital—Skye House 133 Balornock Road Glasgow G21 3UW
Tel: (0141) 232 6630
E-mail: office@hes.glasgow.sch.uk

OUR VISION, VALUES AND AIMS

Glasgow Virtual School’s Vision, Values and Aims are under development

Hospital Education Service

VISION
Hospital Education Service will work in partnership with medical staff, schools and parents to support the learning, health and wellbeing of each young person while they are in hospital.
VALUES
Nurture
Believe
Achieve
AIMS
HES will:
Provide high-quality teaching to raise attainment and achievement
Meet each pupil’s needs regardless of any barriers to their education
Build positive partnerships with our Multi-Disciplinary Team, parents and schools