HOPE – Continuity in Education

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Welcome to HOPE, the official website of the Hospital Organisation of Pedagogues in Europe

HOPE is an association of European hospital teachers who work in Hospital
and at home with children with special health care needs.

Through school and education activities we try to provide every learner with a positive environment
and with the chance to carry on their education, no matter what the illness is.

You can find out about our organisation in “Who We Are“,
check what we have achieved (achieved works) in the “What We Have Done” section or
view existing projects in the “Current Information” section.

To contact us or to join the HOPE association view the “Contact Us” menu.

In our work as hospital teachers we follow the principles of our HOPE charter.

Thank you for your interest in HOPE

Official HOPE Academic Society Journal

Pathways to School Reentry for Children and Young People with a Medical or Mental Health Condition: An International Delphi Study

On March 5, 2025Source: Continuity in EducationBy Michele Capurso

Prolonged school absences among children and young people hospitalized due to medical or mental health conditions can significantly disrupt their social and academic development. This study addresses… Read more

Negotiating Access to Health and Wellbeing Support in Schools for Young People with Chronic Health Conditions in English Secondary Schools: A Qualitative Multi-Informant Study

On February 17, 2025Source: Continuity in EducationBy Lauren Herlitz

Background: Schools have a statutory duty to support pupils with medical conditions in England, but limited evidence exists on how support is managed in practice. This study explores young people… Read more

Influencing Factors In-Hospital School Education: Exploring the Context From the Teacher’s Perspective

On January 31, 2025Source: Continuity in EducationBy Francisca Jiliberto

Hospital teachers face unique challenges and require specific skills to cope with the demands of teaching within a hospital setting effectively. Additionally, the quality of education in hospital scho… Read more

Teacher Perceptions of a School-Based Support Program for Children with Cancer

On November 20, 2024Source: Continuity in EducationBy Emily D. Irwin

Innovations in medicine have allowed children with cancer to attend school more frequently by increasing survival rates and improving access to outpatient therapies. Children with cancer still miss a… Read more

Psychosocial Factors and Quality of Life of Portuguese Adolescents With Chronic Conditions – Increased Risk for Victims of Bullying

On October 14, 2024Source: Continuity in EducationBy Ana Cerqueira

The experience of living with a chronic condition (CC) impacts adolescents’ psychological and social adjustment and overall functioning. Considering the increased risk of psychosocial challenges… Read more