Return to School Advice | The North West Children's Major Trauma Network

Returning to school is a vital part of the rehabilitation process for children following a Major Trauma Injury. Below are a number of resources to support children back into the education system.

Parent Resources

Parent Resources - Return to School after Major Trauma Injury

Parent Resources - Return to School after Brain Injury

Parent Resources - Coping with Thoughts and Feelings

Resources for School Staff

Resources for School Staff - Return to School after Major Trauma Injury

Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Resources for Healthcare Professionals - Return to School after Major Trauma Injury

School Fit Note

The school fit note has been developed the Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Project. It supports children to return to school following major trauma injury and provides advice to schools around phased return, reasonable adjustments and return to physical activity. Below are examples of the fit note:

Blank School Fit Note

Children's Trauma Unit - Discharge Advice & Return to School

Example Fit Note - Neurosurgical Injury

Example Fit Note - Orthopaedic Injury

Example Fit Note - Surgical Injury