Victoria Hopwood, Simon Pini
University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Summary
There are approximately 3-4 pupils with a LTPHC in every UK classroom. The INSCHOOL parent project assessed the parental perspective on the needs faced by their children and the role parents play in supporting these needs and navigating the school and health systems.
Presentation
Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Colin Dobson
HELP Alliance, Melbourne, Australia
Summary
As Chairperson of the HELP Alliance I would like the opportunity to raise the profile of the HELP Alliance to the participants at the HOPE Conference. The aim is build a strong and sustainable relationship with similar organisations/alliances from around the world.
Presentation
Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Monique Höweler, Marije Munter
Expertisecentrum Ziek en Onderwijs, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Summary
Marije Munter and Monique Höweler present a lesson package for primary schools, offering a glimpse into the children's hospital. The lesson package was developed to raise awareness about what happens in a children's hospital. It is suitable for primary school students aged 9 to 13.
Presentation
Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Aisling Byrne, Lorraine Mitchell
Solas Hospital School, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
"Monkey in My Chair" helps children who are undergoing medical treatment to stay connected to school through a teddy bear (monkey) that takes their seat, joins in in activities, and collects notes etc. It fosters inclusion, reduces emotional strain, and builds community. Solas Hospital School introduced it in Ireland.
Presentation
Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Maria Campbell, Deirdre Harvey
Atlantic Technological University St. Angelas, Sligo, Ireland
Summary
We explore if teachers who engage with heterogenous learners and multidisciplinary teams in hospital schools, are simultaneously challenged to question teacher role and identity, while focusing on whole child development and how we can implement changes to initial teacher education programmes to ensure teacher agency is central to practice.
Presentation
Oral Presentation (20 mins)
Monika Fuchs-Brantl1, Barry Haughey2
1Hospital School in Vienna, Vienna, Austria. 2HoloGen, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
The VR Hospital School Pilot highlights how immersive tech, such as VR, fosters inclusive learning for students with special health needs. Funded by Erasmus+, the project trains participants using high-quality VR apps, offering hands-on experiences, structured learning, and real-world use cases. Insights from Vienna Hospital School and Invincikids enrich the initiative.
Presentation
Workshop (60 min)
Youenn Collobert, Julien Bouvier
Lycée expérimental de la clinique FSEF Sablé sur Sarthe, Sablé sur Sarthe, France
Summary
This workshop explores the benefits and challenges of shared medical confidentiality in hospital education for students with mental health issues. It highlights ethical concerns, legal frameworks, and teachers' strategies, fostering reflection on using sensitive medical information to create supportive, individualised pathways while balancing the associated complexities and institutional policies.
Presentation
Workshop (60 min)
Dirk Zadra
UPK Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Summary
A workshop that shares proven teaching tools and practices using real-life situations and cases to enable participants to reflect on, modify and improve their own teaching in a psychiatric setting.
Presentation
Workshop (60 min)