Our Governors
Our school governors are an enthusiastic and committed group of people who manage and support the school. They meet at least five times a year. We have four parent governors, as well as governors appointed by the county council and representatives from the voluntary sector, business and the school staff. About Our Governors
Current Vacancies
Click here to see if we are looking for someone to join our successful team.
Ofsted Report
We were rated Good by Ofsted when they inspected us in May 2013. Click here to see the details.
Statutory Information
Information about our budget, spending, results and student destinations.
Equalities Act
Our approach to applying these important principles.
Privacy Statement
We value the privacy of our students and staff. Please read here for our principles policies.
Local Offer
External link to our offer on Cumbria CC website.
School Improvement Plan
Our SIDP and other strategy documents.
Ofsted - Look Here!
Links to everything that Ofsted have to find.
Policies
All our policies in one place. If you can't find it anywhere else then look here.
Web Site Policies
Policies you agree to by using this website.
Cycling Club
Normally on Thursday after school, the bike club gets to go all sorts of places. Run by Sheila Mitton.
Yoga Club
Hilary Grieve runs our very popular yoga club on Thursdays after school.
Green Wasps
Green Wasps meet on Mondays. It's an exciting and fun activity group run by Kevin Roberts
Table Tennis Club
Always fun. Join in at lunch time or after school if you want to!
Canoeing Club
Friday evenings on the water. Run by Tim Brock.
Cookery Club
Run by Chef Murray in the Autumn term.
Pamper Club
is on Tuesdays.
Eco School
How we keep things green and the awards that we have.
100 Club
Thanks to our regular supporters. See if you have been lucky this month.
Duke of Edinburgh
See what they have been up to!
Ski Trip 2017
See the photos and reports of this successful trip.
Our Classes
We have a very large age range here at Sandside Lodge School. Pupils can start from as young as 2. Our oldest students can be 19. Pupils grow up with each other and learn to be part of the community.
Thematic Curriculum
Students are taught through our own Thematic Curriculum, which was specially developed by our staff to cater for our learners needs. KS2 and KS4 Results
Primary
Our Primary classes cater for pupils from age to 2 to 11.
Secondary
Our Secondary classes cater for pupils from age to 11to 16.
Birkrigg and Fell Foot
Kerry Billlows (Fell Foot) and
Rebecca Noble (Birkrigg) are the two main sixth form teachers.
Contact and Location
Click here to get in touch with us via the web form. There are email addresses and phone numbers at the bottom of the page.
Term Dates
Start and finish dates, bank holidays, half terms and teacher days.
Times of Day
When lessons start and finish, when the breaks are and when we can have lunch.
Admission Criteria
We only take special students! Click here for our criteria.
School Uniform
Student in Primary and Secondary, but not the Sixth Form are expected to wear uniform.
School Meals
We have great caterers and friendly kitchen staff.
External Links:
Online Safety:
Child Protection
Safeguarding for Parents
Vision and Ethos
Our ideas and values, what we hope for the future.
UNICEF Rights Respecting School
Our Admin Team
The people who keep it all working effectively.
Our New School
See the plans for our new building and how they are progressing.
Welcome to
Sandside Lodge School
Sandside Lodge is a special school catering for pupils aged between two and nineteen who have a statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan.
All our pupils have learning difficulties and many have additional and complex needs including such as autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Level 2.
Support and Guidance
The school is supported by
- a physiotherapist
- speech therapist
- a school nurse.
- an occupational therapist and
- social care teams as required
Key influences in the school are promoting pupils independence and learning in the community. Teaching and learning takes place both in the school building and in the local community with the pupils being taught that they have a role, a place and a voice in all things they do.
"Students trust the adults and they become confident in trying new experiences."
"Students’ behaviour is outstanding."
"Teachers take great care to plan for the individual needs of students"
Our Local Offer
Support and Help for All
To best suit the needs of our students we have developed our own Thematic Curriculum. Read all about it here.
There are three distinct populations in the school;
Primary
pupils who start school with us generally have higher and more complex needs.
Secondary
Some of whom join us at year 7.
Sixth Form
Even more students join us at the age of 16 and currently about a third of the school is in the 6th Form.
We are hoping to appoint a new Teaching Assistant this month to start work in September. See here
Contact Details
Mrs Donna Stretton
Sandside Lodge School
Sandside Road
Ulverston
LA12 9EF
Tel: 01229 588825
Email: admin@sandside.org.uk
