Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School

Nobody chooses to be in hospital, but we work hard to keep our pupils connected to their educational journeys from the moment they arrive to when we start the reintegration process.   Our pupils show us time and time again, that although they may be unwell for a time, there is still very much that they want to focus on and achieve.    We mirror their ambition and try to go the extra mile to help them stay engaged with learning.

Our staff are highly experienced and will support your child during this time, liaising with home schools, the local authority, our hospital partners and of course, you.    Do contact us if you have any questions about your child’s education whilst they are attending our school.

We also teach Sixth Form pupils who are focused on examination courses. We have a very good relationship with an independent careers adviser, who supports us in helping learners with their future plans, whether this is a return to education, skills training or work.

Education in our school is designed to reflect a broad and balanced curriculum and is personalised to the specific learning needs of each young person. We aim to teach pupils how to grow into positive, responsible members of society, who can work and co-operate with others whilst developing knowledge and skills to achieve their potential. Our curriculum is responsive to national initiatives and is regularly reviewed.

We have a commitment to provide equal opportunities and access to the curriculum for all young people in our school. We try to minimise any disruption to our pupils’ learning whilst they are in hospital and will liaise closely with a young person’s home school or Local Authority to ensure the teaching provided by our school complements their learning.

Our approach to learning means lessons are highly personalised and students will benefit from individual objectives tailored to their needs. Our classrooms are attractive and well-resourced with access to appropriate Information Technology.

We host regular creative arts workshops and shows from visiting outreach programmes and plan for numerous educational experiences outside the classroom. Some highlights have included visits to Shakespeare’s Globe, museums and art galleries, the Royal Opera House, London Zoo and the viewing platform at The Shard.

The school is a registered exam centre and pupils can take national exams whilst in hospital. We prepare students for a wide range of exams whilst they attend our school, from Functional Skills qualifications, through GCSEs, to AS and A2 exams. Where relevant, we offer opportunities to our pupils for work experience through contacts with local businesses.

We believe that you have the right to do as well as you can here. We celebrate the fact that all our learners are unique and special. You will come from many different backgrounds which will have a mixture of family groups, religious ideas and cultural beliefs. We respect these and acknowledge them.