Waterloo Lodge School
Special needs catered for
• All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP)
• The EHCP will specify the pupil’s special educational needs
• Pupils may have learning difficulties and/or low attainment that are associated with their special educational needs.
• Pupils may have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.
All children are subject to a period of observation and assessment in the initial ten weeks of their placement at the school.
This information contributes to the formulation of Individual Education Plans which are used for the monitoring and evaluation of pupil’s progress. Parents/carers and Local Authorities are kept informed about the child’s personal progress via termly and end of year reports and more comprehensively during the statutory annual review of the EHCP.
Parents/carers are welcome to contact the school, at any time to discuss progress.
At Waterloo Lodge School, pupils study National Curriculum subjects in Key Stages 3 and 4. We also provide Post 16 education for young people up to 18 years old.
The school prides itself on providing a holistic approach to education, by preparing pupils for all the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
Through this supportive environment, pupils can begin to develop self-respect and self-confidence
Specialist facilities
At Waterloo Lodge School, we provide a holistic and flexible approach to education by preparing pupils for all the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
We have a team of dedicated staff who work within an ethos of providing a team around the child approach which supports our pupils in developing self-respect and self-confidence.
Curriculum subjects offered include:
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities: Geography and History
• RE
• PSHE
• Art
• PE
• Design Technology
• Textiles
• Food Technology
• IT
• Prep for Working and Adult Life (P4W&AL)
Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT from Entry Level to Level 2 and Entry Level Certificates plus a range of external accreditation including GCSE are offered.
We work in partnership with local colleges to extend the curriculum into vocational subjects. Waterloo Lodge School aims to provide opportunities for pupils of all abilities to experience vocational education between 11 and 18. From 14 years onwards pupils will have the opportunity to undertake work experience in a variety of placements.
Alternative pathways of education are embedded in the school ethos for those pupils who require a bespoke education. The pupils at Waterloo Lodge are offered the opportunity to participate in an ever expanding and exciting programme of Physical Education and Outdoor Education, where they are able to express and develop their interests in challenging and fun environments.
Activities undertaken as part of the school’s Outdoor Education programme have included high rope confidence courses, visits to tour Ingleton Caves, visits to Manchester City and United football grounds, a coaching session with Wigan Warriors rugby squad, visits to a local Fire Station, Safari Parks, Airport Tours and Adventure Activities ranging from Raft Building to Mountain Biking.
Support services provided
Waterloo Lodge School is committed to achieving the best outcomes in improving young people’s emotional well-being.
At the start of the placement, an assessment is provided, which aims to provide an understanding of the young person’s challenges and strengths. This may indicate that a further assessment is necessary, for example speech and language, cognitive or neurodevelopmental assessment, and this can then be accessed.
In line with best practice evidence, we strive to offer a holistic therapeutic environment where young people experience relationships and a physical environment that best meets their assessed needs.
Consultation with an established team of professionals supports the consistent and therapeutic approach to education and is embedded in the structure of the school.
Should a young person require an additional individual therapeutic intervention, such as play therapy, a talking or creative therapy, or a speech and language programme, this is then considered
At admission, some young people may already be accessing additional therapeutic support which they wish to continue. Recognising the need for continuity, we are happy to liaise with CAMHS teams to provided connected support.
Home school links
Waterloo Lodge School has a Practitioner for Pupil Services who maintains contact with the home when attendance levels dip. Some pupils due to their special educational needs are educated off site. The Practitioner for Pupil Services visits these pupils on a regular basis.
General environment
Waterloo Lodge School is an independent co-educational day school catering for 11-18 year olds who have an EHCP for special educational needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). The school is part of the Outcomes First Group of schools.
Waterloo Lodge is located on the (A6) Preston Road, Chorley with easy access to the M6, M65, M62 and the M61. Pupils from across the North West attend the school and are transported to and from school each day by taxis or mini buses.
In addition to general classrooms there is also: Science Laboratory, ICT Suite, Art room, and Food Technology classroom. PE lessons take place in the nearby specialist sports facilities with a range of venues being used for Outdoor Education.
Aims and philosophy
Our aim for all pupils is success.
- Skills: The citizens of the future will need to be flexible and adaptable. They will need to be able to continue to learn throughout their lives to respond to the changing needs of society.
- Utilise:They will need to be able to put their skills into practice to obtain the best results from them.
- Confident: They should feel able to contribute fully to society; not to be constricted by constraints placed upon them.
- Community: They should make valuable contributions to enhance their community and the global community.
- Experiences: They should have opportunities and experiences which extend their belief in what they can become.
Successful: They should achieve, if not exceed their potential, educationally and emotionally.
Society: They should be equipped with the skills to make a difference.
Staff qualification and selection
Within school we have Teachers specialising in all curriculum subjects, working alongside Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to provide 1 – 1 or 2 – 1 teaching and support. Currently our therapy provision includes a school counsellor from Bernardos and a Speech and Language Therapist.
All teachers are qualified teachers or working towards their Qualified Teacher Status. Recruitment of all staff within Waterloo Lodge School follow the safer recruitment procedures. There is a teacher and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in all classes. Some pupils, dependent upon their needs, may also have their own LSA
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