Special Schools Nurses (SSNs)

The SSNs provide specialist nursing care to CYP aged 4 to 19 years old, with ongoing complex health needs, at Jack Tizard School in Hammersmith & Fulham, and Queen Elizabeth 2 Jubilee School in Westminster in order to enable them to access education. This includes working with colleagues in education in supporting schools with enteral feeding, such as nasogastric, gastrostomy or jejunostomy feeding, the administration of regular medication, supporting medical emergencies, undertaking continence assessments, liaising with families’ health and social care professionals. Children’s Community Nurses cover the SSNs in their absence.

SSNs can assist with writing a Health Care Plan in conjunction with relevant staff.

The Special Schools are responsible for ensuring Health Care Plans are updated at least annually or whenever there is any change in the condition or management of the condition. 

The service will also arrange for any training required for administering emergency medication.  

The SSNs also provide training on how to implement safe clinical procedures to school staff working with the CYP, for example suctioning, oxygen management.