icknield school river way, andover, hampshire sp10 6lt england
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Icknield SchoolIcknield SchoolRiver Way, Andover, Hampshire River Way, Andover, Hampshire
SP10 6LT ENGLANDSP10 6LT ENGLAND
The school is situated on the outskirts of Andover The school is situated on the outskirts of Andover town centre between a residential area and a town centre between a residential area and a commercial centre.commercial centre.
It opened as Icknield Training Centre in May 1966 It opened as Icknield Training Centre in May 1966 and has undergone extensive improvement over and has undergone extensive improvement over the years.the years.
The school’s name comes from Icknield Way which The school’s name comes from Icknield Way which was a prehistoric trading route between Salisbury was a prehistoric trading route between Salisbury Plain and The Wash.Plain and The Wash.
The school’s motto is “The school’s motto is “Icknield school ….a happy Icknield school ….a happy school where everyone is valued for who they are.”school where everyone is valued for who they are.”
Special School for children and Special School for children and young people with severe learning young people with severe learning
difficulties.difficulties.
Pupils are aged between 4 years and 19 yearsPupils are aged between 4 years and 19 years
76 pupils who live within a 34 km radius76 pupils who live within a 34 km radius
10 pupils have physical and learning difficulties 10 pupils have physical and learning difficulties (P.M.L.D.)(P.M.L.D.)
Many pupils have autismMany pupils have autism
7 classes and a Further Education Centre7 classes and a Further Education Centre
StaffingStaffing Headteacher: Sharon GhiacyHeadteacher: Sharon Ghiacy
Deputy Head: Ruth DrewettDeputy Head: Ruth Drewett
4 full time teachers, 5 part-time teachers4 full time teachers, 5 part-time teachers
Administrative officer and 3 Administration Administrative officer and 3 Administration AssistantsAssistants
43 Learning Support Assistants (many part-time)43 Learning Support Assistants (many part-time)
12 Lunchtime Supervisors12 Lunchtime Supervisors
Governing body with 7 membersGoverning body with 7 members
IcknieldIcknield Further Education CentreFurther Education CentreSituated in a bungalow in Vigo Road (less than 1km from the school)Situated in a bungalow in Vigo Road (less than 1km from the school)was bought by the Icknield Trust and is maintained by the Trust.was bought by the Icknield Trust and is maintained by the Trust.
12 pupils aged between 16 years and 19 years.12 pupils aged between 16 years and 19 years.
1 teacher and 5 Learning Support Assistants.1 teacher and 5 Learning Support Assistants.
Students are supported to become as independent as possible within Students are supported to become as independent as possible within a safe environment. a safe environment.
All students gain awards through ASDAN accreditation which All students gain awards through ASDAN accreditation which developsdevelops
key skills and life skills.key skills and life skills.
Opportunity to take part in work experience in local businesses.Opportunity to take part in work experience in local businesses.
Grow own vegetables in a local allotment.Grow own vegetables in a local allotment.
Icknield F.E.CentreIcknield F.E.Centre
Asdan workAsdan work
ShoppingShopping
AllotmentAllotment
SchoolSchool CouncilCouncil The aim of the School Council is to 'Make our School the The aim of the School Council is to 'Make our School the
Best We Can!' Best We Can!'
Each class votes for a School Council representative to Each class votes for a School Council representative to attend the bi-weekly meetings. attend the bi-weekly meetings.
Pupils take their responsibility as School Council Pupils take their responsibility as School Council representatives seriously and their contribution to the representatives seriously and their contribution to the school is highly valued.school is highly valued.
The School Council is involved in many aspects of the The School Council is involved in many aspects of the school development, ranging from choosing things for the school development, ranging from choosing things for the Outside Learning Environment to interviewing prospective Outside Learning Environment to interviewing prospective teachers. teachers.
A student from our Further Education Centre is the Minutes A student from our Further Education Centre is the Minutes Secretary.Secretary.
School CouncilSchool Council
Special facilities within schoolSpecial facilities within school
Hydrotherapy poolHydrotherapy pool
Sensory roomSensory room
Soft play roomSoft play room
Sensory gardenSensory garden
Playground Playground
4 minibuses4 minibuses
Professional input supplied by the Professional input supplied by the local authoritylocal authority
2 Speech and Language Therapists2 Speech and Language Therapists
2 Physiotherapists2 Physiotherapists
2 Occupational Therapists2 Occupational Therapists
2 Educational Psychologists2 Educational Psychologists
Special roles within schoolSpecial roles within school
Family Support Worker Family Support Worker
Outreach TeacherOutreach Teacher
Community Links OfficerCommunity Links Officer
Speech and Language Therapy AssistantSpeech and Language Therapy Assistant