The Medical Needs Teaching Service teaches core subjects (English, maths, science, primary and SEND) to young people aged between 5 and 16 who have a physical and/or a mental health need. Young people are referred to the service on the advice of a medical professional who will also manage the young person’s health treatment pathway and liaise closely with education professionals (mainstream school/specialist setting and the Medical Needs Teaching Service) about the education plan.

The purpose of the Medical Needs Teaching Service is to provide young people who have a health need with their statutory right to education. The aim is to ensure young people are accessing education through age appropriate core curriculum which will allow them to return to their own school.

The Medical Needs Teaching Service comprises education teams in Leeds Children’s Hospital, Red Kite View and Queenswood Education Centre which is a specialist education hub for KS2-4 pupils to attend classes and is the administrative base for home taught students.

Teams of subject specialist teachers work across both hospitals, Queenswood Education Centre and in the community.

Our Mission Statement:

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives

Our Aims

We provide continuity of education, with appropriate links to ‘home’ school and with any other agencies involved with the child or their family. We provide a high quality service for all young people with medical needs. This includes children who are admitted to hospital or who for medical reasons, or reasons of great vulnerability, may be unable to return to their own school for a period of time.

Our Vision:

At the Medical Needs Teaching Service, we belong to a learning community where we feel connected and supported. We learn, grow and improve together.

Our Values:

Be respectful, Show empathy, Have aspirations, Work together

If you're searching for your next teaching or support post, why not contact us now? You'll be working for a great service and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers and support staff.