Millwood Primary Special School
Student Handbook
Student and volunteer coordinator - Jill Tierney, Assistant head
The Ethos of Millwood Primary Special School
We aim to foster every pupil’s academic, social, physical and emotional development to its full potential, by recognising the importance of:
A bit about us:
Millwood School is Bury’s only Primary Special School. It caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). We also have specialist classes for children on the autistic spectrum. (ASD)
Children can be accepted from the age of two years onwards, up to the age of eleven. At eleven, most children transfer to Elms Bank Specialist College, which is a high school for children with learning difficulties.
Organisation of classes
There are 18 classes in the school.
Staffing
The school management team consists of the Head teacher Joanne Hurst, Deputy head (Caroline Henley) and Assistant heads (Katy Neild, Jill Tierney and Beckie Savage).
The student and volunteer coordinator at Millwood is Jill Tierney.
Support Services
The school has an ‘on-site’ nurse. We also have Speech Therapists and Physiotherapists who work with the children, developing skills that have been highlighted on their EHCP.
Guidelines for students.
This is our school statement of intent.
“To encourage each child to develop to their full potential, within a caring, stimulating and creative environment.”
The School Day
Health and Safety Sign in and out every time you enter and leave the building. Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits in your area. In the event of a fire follow instructions that staff give you.
Absences If you are unable to come into school for any reason, phone school before 8.30 on 0161 724 2266 to let us know when and why you will be away.
Care and Safety
Mobility Some children require wheelchairs for transportation around school, others have special chairs or standing frames that can be moved. Other children may need to be moved in a buggy. Please ensure that you do not under any circumstances attempt to manoeuvre a wheelchair or a buggy, unless you have consulted a member of staff.
If in doubt, ask a member of staff.
If you would like to apply for volunteer work or work experience at Millwood School, please email millwoodoffice@bury.gov.uk to request an application form. Thank you.
Millwood Primary Special School
Student Handbook
Student and volunteer coordinator - Jill Tierney, Assistant head
The Ethos of Millwood Primary Special School
We aim to foster every pupil’s academic, social, physical and emotional development to its full potential, by recognising the importance of:
A bit about us:
Millwood School is Bury’s only Primary Special School. It caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). We also have specialist classes for children on the autistic spectrum. (ASD)
Children can be accepted from the age of two years onwards, up to the age of eleven. At eleven, most children transfer to Elms Bank Specialist College, which is a high school for children with learning difficulties.
Organisation of classes
There are 18 classes in the school.
Staffing
The school management team consists of the Head teacher Joanne Hurst, Deputy head (Caroline Henley) and Assistant heads (Katy Neild, Jill Tierney and Beckie Savage).
The student and volunteer coordinator at Millwood is Jill Tierney.
Support Services
The school has an ‘on-site’ nurse. We also have Speech Therapists and Physiotherapists who work with the children, developing skills that have been highlighted on their EHCP.
Guidelines for students.
This is our school statement of intent.
“To encourage each child to develop to their full potential, within a caring, stimulating and creative environment.”
The School Day
Health and Safety Sign in and out every time you enter and leave the building. Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits in your area. In the event of a fire follow instructions that staff give you.
Absences If you are unable to come into school for any reason, phone school before 8.30 on 0161 724 2266 to let us know when and why you will be away.
Care and Safety
Mobility Some children require wheelchairs for transportation around school, others have special chairs or standing frames that can be moved. Other children may need to be moved in a buggy. Please ensure that you do not under any circumstances attempt to manoeuvre a wheelchair or a buggy, unless you have consulted a member of staff.
If in doubt, ask a member of staff.
If you would like to apply for volunteer work or work experience at Millwood School, please email millwoodoffice@bury.gov.uk to request an application form. Thank you.
Millwood Primary Special School
Student Handbook
Student and volunteer coordinator - Jill Tierney, Assistant head
The Ethos of Millwood Primary Special School
We aim to foster every pupil’s academic, social, physical and emotional development to its full potential, by recognising the importance of:
A bit about us:
Millwood School is Bury’s only Primary Special School. It caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). We also have specialist classes for children on the autistic spectrum. (ASD)
Children can be accepted from the age of two years onwards, up to the age of eleven. At eleven, most children transfer to Elms Bank Specialist College, which is a high school for children with learning difficulties.
Organisation of classes
There are 18 classes in the school.
Staffing
The school management team consists of the Head teacher Joanne Hurst, Deputy head (Caroline Henley) and Assistant heads (Katy Neild, Jill Tierney and Beckie Savage).
The student and volunteer coordinator at Millwood is Jill Tierney.
Support Services
The school has an ‘on-site’ nurse. We also have Speech Therapists and Physiotherapists who work with the children, developing skills that have been highlighted on their EHCP.
Guidelines for students.
This is our school statement of intent.
“To encourage each child to develop to their full potential, within a caring, stimulating and creative environment.”
The School Day
Health and Safety Sign in and out every time you enter and leave the building. Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits in your area. In the event of a fire follow instructions that staff give you.
Absences If you are unable to come into school for any reason, phone school before 8.30 on 0161 724 2266 to let us know when and why you will be away.
Care and Safety
Mobility Some children require wheelchairs for transportation around school, others have special chairs or standing frames that can be moved. Other children may need to be moved in a buggy. Please ensure that you do not under any circumstances attempt to manoeuvre a wheelchair or a buggy, unless you have consulted a member of staff.
If in doubt, ask a member of staff.
If you would like to apply for volunteer work or work experience at Millwood School, please email millwoodoffice@bury.gov.uk to request an application form. Thank you.
Millwood Primary Special School
Student Handbook
Student and volunteer coordinator - Jill Tierney, Assistant head
The Ethos of Millwood Primary Special School
We aim to foster every pupil’s academic, social, physical and emotional development to its full potential, by recognising the importance of:
A bit about us:
Millwood School is Bury’s only Primary Special School. It caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). We also have specialist classes for children on the autistic spectrum. (ASD)
Children can be accepted from the age of two years onwards, up to the age of eleven. At eleven, most children transfer to Elms Bank Specialist College, which is a high school for children with learning difficulties.
Organisation of classes
There are 18 classes in the school.
Staffing
The school management team consists of the Head teacher Joanne Hurst, Deputy head (Caroline Henley) and Assistant heads (Katy Neild, Jill Tierney and Beckie Savage).
The student and volunteer coordinator at Millwood is Jill Tierney.
Support Services
The school has an ‘on-site’ nurse. We also have Speech Therapists and Physiotherapists who work with the children, developing skills that have been highlighted on their EHCP.
Guidelines for students.
This is our school statement of intent.
“To encourage each child to develop to their full potential, within a caring, stimulating and creative environment.”
The School Day
Health and Safety Sign in and out every time you enter and leave the building. Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits in your area. In the event of a fire follow instructions that staff give you.
Absences If you are unable to come into school for any reason, phone school before 8.30 on 0161 724 2266 to let us know when and why you will be away.
Care and Safety
Mobility Some children require wheelchairs for transportation around school, others have special chairs or standing frames that can be moved. Other children may need to be moved in a buggy. Please ensure that you do not under any circumstances attempt to manoeuvre a wheelchair or a buggy, unless you have consulted a member of staff.
If in doubt, ask a member of staff.
If you would like to apply for volunteer work or work experience at Millwood School, please email millwoodoffice@bury.gov.uk to request an application form. Thank you.