Jack Clark

Jack Clark is a primary site for pupils aged between 4 and 11 years old. Jack Clark caters for pupils with a wide range of SEND, including autistic spectrum condition, severe learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, specific genetic conditions, physical difficulties, specific communication and language difficulties and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.

Pupils at Jack Clark are well supported in the classroom and are given the right environment, provisions and resources along with specialist teaching to achieve to the best of their ability. The curriculum at Jack Clark is topic-based which covers all aspects of the EYFS and primary curriculum. Teaching and learning, linked to the National Curriculum, are delivered in a cross-curricular manner to ensure learning is embedded and meaningful and to immerse pupils in the topics. Prior learning is often revisited to embed key concepts, skills and knowledge. Pupils also learn through Exploration Weeks, which are weeks of immersive learning that cover stand alone topics within the curriculum.

All pupils follow approaches to learning that are personalised, differentiated and engaging, resulting in pupils reaching their full potential. Independent learning is actively encouraged at all times where possible, and opportunities for independence are provided frequently, in and out of the classroom to help prepare our pupils for adulthood (PfA).

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 3rd September 2025
Ends: Friday 24th October 2025
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 3rd November 2025
Ends: Friday 19th December 2025

SPRING TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Monday 5th January 2026
Ends: Friday 13th February 2026
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 23rd February 2026
Ends: Thursday 3rd April 2026

SUMMER TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Monday 20th April 2026
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026
Ends: Friday 22nd May 2026
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 1st June 2026
Ends: Friday 17th July 2026

School training days

Monday 1st September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Monday 1st December 2025
Monday 20th July 2026
Tuesday 21st July 2026

“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

“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

Info Info
0113 293 0236
info@eastsilc.org

Our staff

Executive Principal Louise Quinn
Head of School Vicky Fisher
Curriculmn Lead  Emily Colquhoun
Pastoral Lead Hannah Lynch
SENDCo Vicky Fisher
Designated Safeguarding Lead Esme Winston
Receptionist Farhat Trumboo
Behaviour Support Team Sam Bailey
Speech & Language Therapist Leanne Allsopp, Alex Johnson
Occupational Therapist Provided by ‘Juniper Tree Therapy’
EHCP Administrator Lily Vu