St Vincents School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Since 1850 we have had a tradition of excellence in the education and care of children with a visual impairment.
We specialise in providing an all-round education maximising academic achievement, personal development, independence and self-worth.
We cater for pupils from Foundation Stage to Post 16, offering day, extended day and residential placements
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- John Patterson
- Contact Position
- Principal
- Telephone
- 0151 228 9968
- office@stvin.com
- Website
- www.stvin.com
Where to go
- Address
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Yew Tree Lane
Liverpool
- Postcode
- L12 9HN
Other Details
Availability
- Other notes
How will the school /college know if I need extra help? - Full assessment carried out at start and a review 3 times a year. All contained in Education Health and Care Plan
What should I do if I think I need extra help? - Talk to the teacher or support staff
If I have difficulty taking part in school/college activities what different arrangements can be made for me? - Individual support can be provided to ensure all pupils can fully engage with both the national curriculum and the enhanced curriculum on offer.
How will I participate in planning my targets? - Pupils involved in their own review process and also in a pupil focus group
How does the school/college know how well I’m doing? - All pupils are monitored by a system called CASPA
Who will help me to be more independent in school? - Teaching Assistants, Learning Assistants and Mobility Officers
Who will help me to be more independent in my community? - All of the above and members of organisations eg Scouts, Rotary Club, Leos, all of who are offering membership through attendance at St Vincents
How will my parents/carers be supported to encourage me to be more independent? - There are many extra curricular activities to which parents are invited, and parents/carers are part of all review sessions.
Who should I speak to if I’m worried about something? - Family Liaison Officer or School Nurse
How do school/college staff get extra help from other experts? - Through strong network links within the West Derby and Liverpool area, and through Continuing Professional Development.
What help is there to get me ready to start college? - There are links with all local Colleges and transition plans are developed on an individual basis.
What help is there to get me ready to start work? - Work experience and apprenticeship opportunities available through the Education and Enterprise Village, and Envision the CIC established to support St Vincents
Local Offer
- Description
How will the school /college know if I need extra help? - Full assessment carried out at start and a review 3 times a year. All contained in Education Health and Care Plan
What should I do if I think I need extra help? - Talk to the teacher or support staff
If I have difficulty taking part in school/college activities what different arrangements can be made for me? - Individual support can be provided to ensure all pupils can fully engage with both the national curriculum and the enhanced curriculum on offer.
How will I participate in planning my targets? - Pupils involved in their own review process and also in a pupil focus group
How does the school/college know how well I’m doing? - All pupils are monitored by a system called CASPA
Who will help me to be more independent in school? - Teaching Assistants, Learning Assistants and Mobility Officers
Who will help me to be more independent in my community? - All of the above and members of organisations eg Scouts, Rotary Club, Leos, all of who are offering membership through attendance at St Vincents
How will my parents/carers be supported to encourage me to be more independent? - There are many extra curricular activities to which parents are invited, and parents/carers are part of all review sessions.
Who should I speak to if I’m worried about something? - Family Liaison Officer or School Nurse
How do school/college staff get extra help from other experts? - Through strong network links within the West Derby and Liverpool area, and through Continuing Professional Development.
What help is there to get me ready to start college? - There are links with all local Colleges and transition plans are developed on an individual basis.
What help is there to get me ready to start work? - Work experience and apprenticeship opportunities available through the Education and Enterprise Village, and Envision the CIC established to support St Vincents
- Local Offer Age Bands
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Primary (5 to 11)
Secondary (11 to 16)
Early Years (0 to 5)