1. “ Special School Nursing West Hertfordshire
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What are staff and users experiences?
What is the approach?
The Special School Nursing Service provides skilled nursing care to meet the health needs of children with severe learning difficulties and/or physical and neurological impairment attending Special Schools.
The service is provided during school hours term-time only.
Any child accepted onto the school education register is automatically admitted into the service. “
I have found that the nurse/s are great. I had a lot of worries about letting my daughter go to full time school with disabilities, but they know her well and check all concerns
The Special School Nurse is always so helpful
She is the best nurse, I love her
They are very professional and expert in any problems and find solutions
They are very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly
What are the aims?
The aim of the Special School Nursing service is to work in partnership with parents, school staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and accessible service which will support children with complex health needs and those requiring medication during school hours.
There are four Special Schools in West Hertfordshire with a Special School Nurse on each site during school hours term-time only:-
Breakespeare
Meadow Wood
Watling View
Woodfield
Approximately 300 children attend these schools and can be supported by the Special School Nursing Service
What are the benefits & outcomes?
The Special School Nursing Service works closely with education staff providing appropriate training and support to ensure the child’s educational potential is reached and not hampered by unmet health needs.