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John Chilton School and the West London Academy . Simon Rosenberg Headteacher John Chilton School . Who are we?. Who are we?. Physical/medical/learning difficulties 3 to 19 year olds 90 on roll London Borough of Ealing West London Academy is our landlord . West London Academy .
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John Chilton School and the West London Academy Simon RosenbergHeadteacherJohn Chilton School
Who are we? • Physical/medical/learning difficulties • 3 to 19 year olds • 90 on roll • London Borough of Ealing • West London Academy is our landlord
West London Academy • All age N-19 Academy • One of the first five academies • Succeeded a primary and secondary on the same site as JC
John Chilton and the WLA • Same building • No barriers • Separate schools • Separate GBs • WLA services
Opportunities • Facilities • Resources • Curriculum expertise • Inclusion and integration
Inclusion and integration • Primary • Whole class • To and fro • Individual - numeracy / literacy • High school • Locational - WLA uniform • Social - clubs • Academic - level 3 plus • Mixed offer • The best of both worlds
Cost • Based on proportion of inclusion • 50 percent of lessons = 50 percent WLA pupil cost • Approx £125K per year • Other costs: Insurance, security
Challenges • We are not our own masters! • Different agendas • Special school needs / busy environment • Numbers • Personalities vs. The future