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 111 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

Sports News

21 Sep 2018

The PE department is delighted to announce that last academic year we achieved a Silver Award in the School Games Mark. More to follow in the school newsletter.

REMINDER - Jeans for Genes Day- Tomorrow!

20 Sep 2018

Dear Parent/Carer,

REMINDER

Tomorrow is Jeans for Genes day in school.

We invite all Pupils and Staff to take part so please send your child into school wearing their jeans and with a £1 donation.

Thank you for your support.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Autumn Term

31 Aug 2018

Dear Parents & Carers,

Please can we remind you that Monday 3rd September is a Staff Training Day.

Pupils return to our newly refurbished school on Tuesday 4th September.

If you bring or collect your child from school, please use the new outside waiting and seating area passed where the main gates used to be.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

July 25 Newsletter

25 Jul 2018

Click here to view the July 25 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

School Meal Forms

18 Jul 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please can we remind you to send any remaining school meals order forms to the office by this Friday 20th July.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Non-Uniform Day Tomorrow

17 Jul 2018

Dear Parents/ Carers,

Can we remind you that your child is welcome to wear non-uniform to school tomorrow in exchange for an appropriate donation for this Saturday’s fayre. Can we also remind you to send in the money for any raffle tickets you have bought.

The fayre takes place this Saturday between 12.00 and 3.00 and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Gimme A Break Friday Night Youth Club

17 Jul 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please can we confirm that Friday night Youth club will move to Montacute School with effect from this coming Friday 20/7 as a result of the building works which will take place at Winchelsea over the summer.

It will remain at Montacute school until Friday 14/9 and recommence at Winchelsea on Friday 21/9.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher

Follow us on Twitter

10 Jul 2018

Dear Parents/Carers

If you use Twitter don't forget and add us @WinchelseaPoole

Thanks

Summer Holiday Clubs

09 Jul 2018

Dear Parents & Carers,

Could we please remind you that we are running the following Holiday Clubs during the Summer break:

The Gimme-A-Break Holiday Clubs for children aged 12 – 18 will run for four hours between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm on Tuesday 31/7 and 7/8

The Gimme Some Fun sessions for children aged 5 – 11 will run for three hours between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm on Thursday 2/8 and 9/8. We are making available up to five 1:1 slots for children.

As a result of the school’s closure to accommodate the building works, these clubs will run at Montacute School.

If you wish to book a place for your child, please send in the booking forms we have already sent out. Your support is vital in ensuring that we can secure funding to run these clubs in the future. If you have mislaid your forms, please contact the school office.

Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher