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 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

“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