John Jamieson School

John Jamieson is a through generic special site. Pupils join our school with a wide range of challenges in their lives. Presently, we have children with severe learning difficulties, complex medical needs, physical difficulties, Down’s Syndrome, hearing and/or visual impairments and autism.

Our school is divided into four pathways: primary, high school and post-16. Our post-16 provision also includes a site at Brigshaw, which some of our young people can access from Year 12.

Developing the whole child and young person is important to us. Our ethos is to provide a secure, caring and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to fulfil their potential and thrive, academically, emotionally and physically. The pupils’ EHCP is at the heart of their learning and we strive to ensure that needs are met through a broad, dynamic and personalised curriculum.

Need to speak to us?

Call: 0113 293 0236
Email: info@eastsilc.org

“We apply a holistic approach to learning, working closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physio therapists, educational psychologist and the school nursing team.”

Opening hours

Monday 9.00am 3.15pm
Tuesday 9.00am 3.15pm
Wednesday 9.00am 3.15pm
Thursday 9.00am 3.15pm
Friday 9.00am 3.15pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

“We are so grateful for the specialised support and hope for our child’s future, the opportunity for inclusive education offered by John Jamieson is priceless.”

Term times

AUTUMN TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Wednesday 4th September 2024
Ends: Friday 25th October 2024
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 4th November 2024
Ends: Friday 20th December 2024

SPRING TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Monday 6th January 2025
Ends: Friday 14th February 2025
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 24th February 2025
Ends: Friday 4th April 2025

SUMMER TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
May Bank Holiday: Monday 5th May 2025
Ends: Friday 23rd May 2026
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 2nd June 2025
Ends: Friday 18th July 2025

School training days

Monday 2nd September 2024
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Monday 2nd December 2024
Monday 21st July 2025
Tuesday 22nd July 2025

East SILC Term Dates 2024-2025

“Our highly skilled team of professionals, including teachers and teaching assistants, work together positively to enable the absolute best outcomes for our pupils.”

School uniform

■ White polo shirt
■ Royal Blue jumper/ sweatshirt
with East SILC logo
■ Dark coloured trousers / sweatpants
■ Dark coloured footwear

Our staff

Executive Principal Louise Quinn
Head of School Jamie Darby
Assistant Headteacher Emily Cullum
Assistant Headteacher Kofi Mensah
SENDCo Vicky Fisher
Pathway 1 Anna Szczepanska
Pathway 2 Avi Larder & Charlotte Stenhouse
Pathway 3 Sophie Beattie
Designated Safeguarding Lead Esme Winston
Receptionist Tracy Bower
Receptionist Jonni Allotey
Behaviour Support Team Leigh Kilpatrick
Speech & Language Therapist Leanne Allsopp, Alex Johnson
Occupational Therapist Provided by ‘Juniper Tree Therapy’
EHCP Administrator Lily Vu

“Having children with special needs can be challenging… and getting people to understand can be the hardest part. The help we have had from John Jamieson has been truly inspirational.”

Find us

East SILC John Jamieson School
Hollin Hill Drive, Oakwood
Leeds LS8 2PW
0113 293 0236
info@eastsilc.org