S2 E17: On specialist education settings: teaching with impact in a hospital school

In this episode, we shine a light on a unique and vital part of the NSW public school system – the hospital school. Our guest, Adam, a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) at The Hospital School at Westmead, shares his journey into education after a major career change and reflects on the deeply human side of supporting students undergoing medical treatment. Adam offers thoughtful insights into the realities and rewards of working in a hospital school, and the specialised skills and experience a School for Specific Purposes can offer both teachers and SLSOs. You’ll also hear about differentiation in action (we’re talking robots and other assisted technology) used to meet the diverse needs of students in his care.Packed with practical advice for current and aspiring SLSOs, this episode explores what makes a great SLSO/teacher partnership. If you’re curious about specialist education settings or considering a career change into teaching, Adam’s story is a must-listen.We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful links: ⁠Teach NSW⁠ - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Specialist settings in NSW public schools - learn more about the specialist settings in NSW public schools.