Welcome to our School
The Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (DHSSS) provides education for children and young people (aged 4-16) in Devon who are unwell and are not able to attend their usual school.
We provide education for children and young people who are in hospital at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in Exeter and at the North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.
We also have an outreach service which offers continuity of education for young people who are unable to attend school for medical reasons. Our aim is to support students with their education as they get better, helping them build confidence and return to their own school.
Our Outreach Centre is in St Thomas, Exeter, a short walk from St Thomas train station. We also teach students online or in the home if they are unable to attend the Centre for medical reasons.
Christmas Break
The School Rooms at the RD&E and our Outreach Centre and Service will finish on Friday 19th December for the Christmas break.
We will be closed from Monday 22nd December to Friday 2nd January inclusive.
We hope you all have a good break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 5th January.
If you are concerned about the safety of a child in Devon or want to speak to someone, or if you are a child worried about your own safety, you can contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by:
- completing an online request for support form
- calling us on 0345 155 1071
- emailing mashsecure@devon.gov.uk and giving as much information as you can
If a child is at immediate risk contact the police on 999
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