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 125 pupils, aged 4–16, are supported by just over 80 staff. We will also offer satellite provision for 24 pupils at Old Town Infant School and Canford Heath Junior School. In addition, we also offer Post 16 provision through an innovative collaboration with Bournemouth & Poole College.

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

Lockdown Drill

15 Nov 2019

Please can all parents & carers be aware that we carried out a Lockdown Drill today. I am delighted to say that the pupils were amazing during the drill!

Anti-Bullying Week and Children In Need

11 Nov 2019

Anti-Bullying Week and Children In Need 2019:

Tuesday 12 November – Odd Socks Day

Friday 15 November – Non Uniform Day

Anti-Bullying Week 2019 is taking place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November 2019 and has the theme ‘Change Starts With Us’. This is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which is based at leading children’s charity, the National Children’s Bureau.

Odd Socks Day will take place on the second day of Anti Bullying Week, Tuesday 12November 2019 to help raise awareness for Anti-Bullying Week. For schools to celebrate Anti-Bullying Week in a positive way by asking pupils to wear odd socks to school. There is no pressure to wear the latest fashion or buy expensive costumes. All you have to do to take part is wear odd socks, it couldn’t be simpler!

In addition, to celebrate the end of Anti-Bullying Week 2019 and Children in Need, we are inviting pupils to wear non uniform on Friday 15November 2019, welcoming any donations that will then be shared between these two charities.

School Photos - Friday 8 November 8.45am

07 Nov 2019

Dear Parent/Carer,

A reminder that Sea Lions class are having their individual photos taken tomorrow, Friday 8 November.

It is important that pupils arrive at school on time, as photographs are being taken at 8.45am. If pupils are not in school for this time, they will miss their photo slot and may not be able to have their photo taken.

Parent Governor Vacancy

06 Nov 2019

We are currently looking to recruit a Parent Governor.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Governing Body at Winchelsea School, please contact me at school.

Regards,

Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Fraser Portraits

04 Nov 2019

Dear Parents/Carers

Fraser Portraits will be coming in to take school photographs on Thursday 14th November 2019.

Please ensure your child is in the correct school uniform.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

October 28 Newsletter

28 Oct 2019

Click here to view the October 28 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

Staff Training Day- Friday 25th October

24 Oct 2019

REMINDER- STAFF TRAINING DAY

Please can we remind you that tomorrow is a staff training day.

Pupils return to school after the half term break on Monday 4th November 2019.

We hope you have an enjoyable week.

Harvest Donations

21 Oct 2019

REMINDER - Harvest Food Donations

Please can we remind Parents and Carers we will be celebrating 'Harvest' in school tomorrow.

Therefore, we would appreciate donations of any of the following items:

Tinned food (in date)

Dried pasta/rice/noodles

Pasta/curry sauces (in jars)

Sugar/Tea/Coffee (in complete unopened packages)

Biscuits/Cereal (in sealed boxes/packets)

Thank you in advance.

Parking Etiquette

17 Oct 2019

For everyone’s safety, please can Parents and Carers be aware of the following when dropping off and picking your children up from school:

Please do not pick up from inside the school gates at 8.45am or 3pm.

Please do not restrict access to the residential properties.

Please do not park outside the school entrance on the yellow lines at any time of the day.

Please do not park on the double yellow lines in the residential streets.

Please do not park on the pavement as this restricts access for parents with pushchairs and pedestrians.

Please do not park on the corners of the road on the approach into school.

We have received a number of complaints from our local residents about parking at the start and end of the school day. Please support the school by ensuring you are considerate and safe when parking at these times.