Megan Gilmour’s Churchill Trust research showcase approaches used in Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom and two provinces of Canada to support education, social and emotional connection for sick kids. Her work examines different education system approaches that help children with serious illnesses stay connected to school even when they can’t attend regularly. It explores models like hospital-school programs, home tutoring, virtual learning, and transition plans to ease return to full school.

Key ideas include making sure the child’s academic progress continues, keeping them socially involved with peers, coordinating between health and education services, and offering flexible support adjusted to their health condition. The goal is to make school something the child can still belong to, rather than something they feel left behind by.

Full article here: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/project/to-investigate-education-system-models-for-maintaining-school-connection-for-seriously-sick-children/