Hospital and Outreach Education

The Skylark Partnership Trust and the Hospital and Outreach Education Local Advisory Board, staff and I are delighted to introduce you to the work of our Alternative Provision Academy.

Hospital and Outreach Education AP Academy (HOE) is commissioned by North and West Northamptonshire local authorities to provide educational support for children and young people aged 5 to 18 who cannot attend mainstream school due to a diagnosed complex medical and/or mental health condition: they may be an inpatient at a local hospital or located in the community.

We provide personalised learning and support for pupils so that they are enabled to make rapid progress in their learning and emotional well being. Our teaching and support staff help pupils successfully transition back to their home school or on to the next phase in their learning.

We cannot change our pupil’s past experiences, but we can influence their future by restoring their self-confidence, self-esteem, and giving them the resilience and tools to be able to cope in their chosen educational or vocational destination. We firmly believe that all our pupils can achieve, regardless of their personal circumstances and medical or mental health condition.

Please note that parents cannot apply for their child to attend Hospital and Outreach Education. Referrals are made by their child’s school and are supported by a medical practitioner.

James Shryane
Headteacher