West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

The school texting service has crashed at the moment - can't think why!!!

In light of tonight's announcements just wanted to update you about tomorrow.

School will only be open tomorrow for those who absolutely need to send their child - this means those whose parents are key workers and not available to look after their children, and those who have previously been agreed as vulnerable and places were offered prior to June reopening.

Transport are likely to still call as we can't sort a list out at such short notice - but please don't send your child unless they meet the above criteria.

Tomorrow we will re-contact all parents to review what we are able to offer for those who also need to attend school - even if it is a part time placement.

Many thanks for your patience and understanding during these most interesting and challenging times.

Hope all this makes sense and we will be in touch tomorrow.

Michelle

Please see the updated Risk Assessment below

Please see attached latest updated Risk Assessment

Please see attached latest updated Risk Assessment

Below are some suggestions that might be helpful in deciding what to spend your Healthy Holiday vouchers on if you wanted sensory resources – but feel free to choose what you think your child will enjoy, engage with – if you find anything else that’s exciting can you share for other parents on our Facebook page

15/07/2020

Please read the document below for contact details and important information about the Inclusion Nursing Service during the Summer Holidays

27/04/2020

Please read the letter below for updates on what's happening at school, free school meals, staff contact and more...

09/04/2020

Coronavirus - A Book For Children
A free children's book about the coronavirus illustrated by the award-winning Gruffalo artist Axel Scheffler and written by staff at the publishing house Nosy Crow, with expert input from Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and advice from two headteachers and a child.

07/04/2020

Online Safety Briefing

Please see our Online Safety Briefing document below for advice on staying safe online.

02/04/2020

Covid 19 guidance for families in different languages

Easy-read guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people in Arabic, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, French, Polish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Welsh

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people

Easy-read guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection in Arabic, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, French, Polish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Welsh

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

31/03/2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Leeds Local Offer has information to support you and your family.

This includes information we have collected on the coronavirus, available here: https://leedslocaloffer.org.uk/#!/search/list?query=COVID19

We will continue to add relevant information, resources and letters.

31/03/2020

Please check the links below for information and help on emergency food provision and resources for managing money in Leeds:

https://leedsfoodaidnetwork.co.uk/document/
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/leedsmic

27/03/2020

If you are having difficulty accessing food please check the documents below for information and a referral form to apply fro assistance.

27/03/2020

We have added a new useful resources and websites page to our site please click here to view.

26/03/2020

Please read the simple guide to COVID-19 self isolation and financial help and advice.

23/03/2020

Please read the important letter below for an update on the current situation in school regarding pupil attendance.

We will continue to add information that you may find useful as and when this is advised to us.  Please see links/info below.  Thank you.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers

Welcome to our school. West SILC is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, on different specialist and mainstream sites. We are based in the West of Leeds and cater for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Asperger’s; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.  

I am very proud of our whole school community, it is a wonderful place where everyone enjoys learning and are effectively supported to  maximise their potential. Our teaching and learning staff are very committed to the children and young people and strive to bring out the very best in all of them. We work extremely hard to support all our children and young people to develop the skills they will need for the future, particularly focusing on communication, independence and mobility. We are wholly committed to ensuring our school follows restorative principles. This means our ethos demonstrates:

• Our school as a learning community, with relationships at its centre
• We work hard to build, maintain and repair relationships through respectful talk and appreciation of others
• We work in circles to give everyone a voice, and to listen to those voices
• We build the skills to recognise and manage our own feelings in a safe, caring environment

West SILC was rated "Good” at its last Ofsted inspection in October 2016. A visit is really the only way to see what we can truly offer to you and your child. Contact the school office and we will be delighted to show you around.

Michelle Wilman - Principal