This service provides continued education for hospitalised students, minimising the impact of long absences from school. It offers Maths, Maltese, and English lessons to help students feel connected to a familiar educational environment during their hospital stay.
Teachers who support learners in hospital:
- liaise with the Head of School and the respective teacher/s so that the learners continue following the educational programme which is usually carried out in school. This happens in the case of learners who are hospitalised for a long term;
- liaise with the Assessment Unit and the MATSEC Department when learners are hospitalised during examination sessions (Benchmark exams, mocks and SEC level exams) and make the necessary arrangements so that examinations are held in hospital;
- attend multi-disciplinary meetings regarding the holistic needs of the learners in hospital.
Learners, between the age of 5 and 16 years, who are hospitalised at Mater Dei Hospital or at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre are eligible for Hospital Classes.
The service is offered by NSSS through referrals from schools.
