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 118 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 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 a range of other schools and organisations to facilitate this.

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

After School Clubs

08 Jan 2019

Dear Parents & Carers,

After School Club letters will be coming home with Pupils tonight.

Please can we ask that completed forms are returned by this Friday in order for clubs to commence next Tuesday 15 January.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

December 21 Newsletter

21 Dec 2018

Click here to view the December 21 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

Merry Christmas

21 Dec 2018

Wishing all of our Parents, Carers, Staff and Governors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please can we remind everyone that Staff training day takes place on Monday 7th January 2019 and the Pupils are back in school on Tuesday 8th January 2019.

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS Tomorrow

20 Dec 2018

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS - Tomorrow!

To spread the festive joy on the last day of term, Pupils and Staff are all welcome to wear a Christmas Jumper to school tomorrow if they wish.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Carols Around the Tree

19 Dec 2018

Carols around the tree are taking place this afternoon in school from 1.30pm till 3pm.

If any Parents/Carers would like to come and join in with this festive occassion, please feel free to come along.

REMINDER- School Meal Order Forms

19 Dec 2018

REMINDER

Please could we remind you to send any remaining Spring term meal order forms back into school by Friday if you have not done so already.

Panto Important Pick Up Information

17 Dec 2018

Dear Parents and Carers of Pupils in Dolphin, Coral, Harbour, Seahorses, Stingray, Orca, Manta & 4MM,

Important Panto Information - Collecting your child

UNLESS you have already arranged to collect from the Lighthouse Box Office:

Please collect your child from School TOMORROW at 6pm.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Guidelines for Pupils being home alone

17 Dec 2018

Home Alone

Deciding if your child is ready to be left home alone can be a tricky decision.

There are lots of things to think about. Plus, there are no hard and fast ‘home alone’ rules or laws because every child is different. Whether you or your child are comfortable with the idea will often depend on how mature and adaptable your child is – and we all know how much this can vary from child to child.

Please see the NSPCC’s advice and guidance for more advice and guidance.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/leaving-child-home-alone/

Christmas Fair - This Friday!

12 Dec 2018

The CHRISTMAS FAIR is fast approaching......

We look forward to seeing all of our Parents, Carers, Family and Friends for the Christmas Fair this Friday 14th December from 1-3pm.

Admission to the Fair is 50p and there will be an opportunity to buy further raffle tickets should you wish.

We now have a finalised list of all of the items available in this year's Silent Auction. A letter will be coming home detailing these and their starting bids. If you are unable to make the fair but would still like to be involved in the auction, send the reply slip back to the office by 12pm on Friday and your bids will be added to the relevant items.

We look forward to a successful and enjoyable afternoon!