OUR SCHOOL DAY

• The West Gate school day for pupils starts at 8.50am and finishes at 2.50pm, Monday to Friday during term time, which is 30 hours. These hours reflect the structured learning and support provided each day, tailored to meet the individual needs of our pupils.  
• The majority of our pupils are brought to school on local authority transport. Staff hours are 8.40am—3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday 8.40am-4.20pm. Volunteer and placement hours are 8.40am until 3.15pm.
• We have whole school staff training weekly between 3.20 and 4.20pm, which includes a whole school briefing.
• Our catering is done in-house. Staff have half an hour lunch taken in our newly refurbished staffroom. Hot drinks are provided free of charge for all staff. Onsite catering for staff is available to order on the Relish pre-order site.
• Lunchtimes are staggered, with Explorers and Horizons eating on their corridor, then Futures eating in the small hall at 12.15pm and Preparations at 12.45pm.
• Staff dress code is smart casual—Tailored trousers, no jeans, low cut tops or mini skirts, or clothing with large logos. Covered shoes are required. No elaborate jewellery or scarves.
• All staff are known by their first name. There is a staff photo board in our foyer.
• Mobile phone policy: No mobile phones during lessons.
• We are a nut free school. Please ensure you do not bring any products containing nuts or say they have not been prepared in a nut free zone.
• We have a school dog called Toast who is part of our therapeutic offer. Please let the office know if you have any allergies.

 CONTEXT

 Pupils on Roll: 200
Number of staff: 150

The gender percentages are 25% female and 77% male.
Percentage of pupils in receipt of pupil premium is 37.5%.

Members of the Senior Leadership Team: Rhian, Kat, Rachael, Tom, Harry, Tracy.

Curriculum: We have four pathways to meet the range of need. These are Explorers, Horizons, Futures and Preparations.

We moved into our new building in 2014 and
have a range of high quality facilities, including a warm water therapy pool, safe bounce space, sensory room, soft play area, D and T room, forest school area, allotment and spacious outdoor grounds.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Office hours:

Mon-Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm

Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm

Safeguarding is everybody's business. If you have any concerns please report to the designated safeguard leads: Rhian, Kat, Rachael, Tom, Harry, Toni and Sonia and Lisa. Photos of the DSLs are displayed around school for your convenience.

Access to the school: Via reception at the front of the building (see map below). Parking is available on site.