Icknield School River Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 6LT ENGLAND.

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