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

Winchelsea Satellite Provision

25 Apr 2019

We are delighted to announce an exciting piece of news.

Both Canford Heath Junior School and Old Town Infant School & Nursery have been working closely with Winchelsea School to explore and develop a satellite provision located at each school. As a result, from September 2019, Winchelsea School staff will be teaching a group of pupils with additional needs at each site.

This collaboration will enable pupils to gain access to specialised teaching, which will help meet their specific needs, whilst also providing an excellent opportunity for the development of social and communication skills in a mainstream setting.

We are all confident that the shared expertise and staff development that this opportunity will enable us to meet the needs of all our children in an exciting and innovative way; it is a project which ultimately will bring benefit to staff and pupils and both Winchelsea and the host schools. In addition, we are confident that all of the schools will work closely together to provide high quality support for staff and pupils.

CANCELLED- Car Boot Sale

24 Apr 2019

CANCELLED - Friends of Winchelsea Car Boot Sale

Unfortunately the car boot which was due to take place this Sunday has been cancelled.

Friends of Winchelsea Car Boot Sale

23 Apr 2019

REMINDER - Friends of Winchelsea Car Boot Sale - This Sunday 28th April

Location: Winchelsea School

Time: From 9am-12pm, Sellers can arrive to set up from 8am.

Cost: £5 per car

If you would like to book a pitch to sell items, please email Judith Powell:

54powellja@gmail.com

Or contact the school office.

Friends of Winchelsea Car Boot Sale

05 Apr 2019

Friends of Winchelsea Car Boot Sale - Saturday 28th April

Location: Winchelsea School

If you would like to book a pitch to sell items, please contact Judith Powell for further details:

54powellja@gmail.com

Summer Term Meal Order Forms

02 Apr 2019

REMINDER

Please could we remind you to send in your completed Summer Term Meal Order forms which consist of a brand new menu by Friday.

No after School clubs this week

02 Apr 2019

REMINDER

Please can we remind you that there are no after school clubs this week so all pupils should get their usual transport home at 3pm each day.

A letter for the Summer Term clubs will be going home after the Easter holidays.

Manta Class - Scrapstore Visit

01 Apr 2019

Dear All

Manta Class will be visiting the Scrap Store tomorrow 2nd April 2019 and although it is non school uniform day if they could bring their school jumpers in a bag just to wear to represent the school on this off site visit, that would be great!

Many Thanks

Reminder: Non School Uniform Day

01 Apr 2019

It is non school uniform day tomorrow 2nd April 2019 (no charge). The Friends of Winchelsea are running a school disco (in school time). There is no change to travel arrangements.

Parents Evening Reminder- 28.03.19

22 Mar 2019

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please can we remind you that next Thursday 28th March is Parents Evening from 5-7pm.

If you have not made an appointment but would like to do so, please contact Amy in the school office who will be able to arrange this with you.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Easter Holiday Club Reminder

19 Mar 2019

Easter Holiday Clubs

We wish to remind parents that we are running two Holiday Clubs this Easter. These sessions will be run on the school’s behalf by Gimme-A-Break who also run our Friday night youth club.

Tuesday 16 April 10am – 2 pm (children aged 12 upwards)

Thursday 18 April 10am – 1pm (children aged 5-11)

Each session costs just £6. Five 1:1 places are available for children aged 5-11.

We still have some places left. If you wish to book a place for your child, please complete the booking and registration forms we’ve previously sent home. If you require a further copy, please contact the school office.