Welcome to Winchelsea School

Winchelsea is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties. We are heavily over-subscribed and our 121 pupils, aged 4–16, are supported by just over 80 staff. In addition, we now offer Post 16 provision through an innovative collaboration with Bournemouth & Poole College. We will also be offering satellite provision at a number of local schools from September 2019.

We have a committed, knowledgeable and experienced staff team and we pride ourselves on creating bespoke packages for pupils which meet their individual needs and prepare them for life. We strongly believe we have created a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment which allows our children to feel secure and be successful.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for our pupils and we work very closely with families, outside agencies and organisations to facilitate this. To provide further support, we also provide an outreach service to a wide range of local schools.

Thank you for visiting our website. If you would like any further information or a tour of our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Geoff Cherrill, Headteacher.

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Latest News

Reminder: After School Clubs

15 Jul 2019

Just a reminder, there are no after school clubs this week!

Thank you.

Reminder: School Meal Forms

15 Jul 2019

Please can all School Meal Forms be returned to school by Friday 19th July.

Thank you.

Coffee Morning Fundraiser

11 Jul 2019

A reminder that on Friday 12th July 2019 we are holding a coffee morning at the School between 9:30am - 11:30am in aid of Margaret Green Animal Rescue. There will be drinks and cakes as well as other items available to purchase.

Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs

09 Jul 2019

There are still tickets available to purchase at £5 each from the school office.

Safeguarding Drop in Discussions

04 Jul 2019

Dear Parents & Carers,

During Parents / Carers evening I will be available for drop in discussions about safeguarding at Winchelsea.

I hope this will provide opportunities to;

Discuss the NSPCC’s PANTS initiative;
Discuss safeguarding in general, any questions about what we do and our policy;
Provide feedback you have in relation to how we help keep children safe and improvements.

Best wishes,

Adam Bradford – Designated Safeguarding Lead

Satellite Provision

04 Jul 2019

We are delighted to confirm that arrangements for our Satellite Classes have now been finalised. We would like to thank those wonderfully supportive parents who have worked with us on creating such an amazing opportunity for our pupils. We are pleased that so many of you have recognised the benefits this will bring to your childen. We look forward to keeping you all updated in September!

Satellite Provision Meeting- CANCELLED

01 Jul 2019

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please be advised, if you have received a letter inviting you to the Satellite provision meeting tomorrow evening at 5pm, this has now been cancelled.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Campaign 2019-06-28

28 Jun 2019

Apologies for the late notice! Today is the final Sixth Form Cafe. If pupils would like to purchase items please bring in a small amount of money!

Sports Day Refreshments & Snacks

26 Jun 2019

Sports Day Refreshments and Snacks for Sale

Please can we advise you that tomorrow there will be an opportunity for Parents, Carers and Pupils to purchase Ice Lollies for 30p and Scones for £1.

There will also be hot and cold refreshments available to purchase.

SPORTS DAY Reminder & Sun Safety

26 Jun 2019

SPORTS DAY REMINDER

We would like to remind you that you are invited to watch your childs sports day.

Please see below when your child's class is taking part:

Thursday 27th June

10.30-12pm- Primary Sports Day (Coral, Harbour, Dolphin, Turtles)

1.30-3pm- Secondary Sports Day (Seahorses, Stingray, Orca, Manta, 4MM, Yr12)

Friday 28th June

10.30-11.30am- Sports Day Experience (Ocean, Starfish, Puffin)

Please can we remind you to put suncream on your child before they come to school and also provide a labelled bottle (nut free ingredients) for us to keep at school.

Please also ensure your child has their sun hat and water bottle with them in school.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible over the next few days.