The Devon Hospitals Short Stay School provides education for children whose medical needs mean they have a long stay in hospital in Devon. The school teaches on two sites:
- Bramble Unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter.
- Caroline Thorpe Ward at the North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple.
This school aims to provide continuity of education and works with children, families, medical professionals and schools to do this. Specialist teachers will work with children and young people to create an individual learning plan.
The government provides guidance about education for children with health needs who cannot attend school.