Makaton Sign of the Week 19.11.1819 Nov 2018We had lots of fun last week for Children in Need and the Voice Box Joke Competition! We also use the sign fun when we say 'Merry'. ...
Makaton Sign of the Week 12.11.1812 Nov 2018It's Children in Need on Friday and as part of this we will be participating in the Royal College of Speech and Language therapist's Voicebox...
No Pens Day Wednesday01 Oct 2018Wednesday 3rd October 2018
10.30am-12
Parents/carers are invited to our 'No Pens Day' coffee morning hosted by the Speech and Language...
Parent Makaton taster session17 Sep 2018Wednesday 19th September, 10-12
Parents/carers are invited to our Makaton signing taster session. Come and see how signing can support your...
Beginners (Parent) Makaton Workshops25 Jun 2018We have just been able to deliver our first Beginners (Parent) Makaton course and would like to congratulate all the parents who completed it last...
Craft for Life @Stitch-Up06 Jun 2018Today students from Post 16 were able to attend their second 'Craft for Life' workshop at Stitch-Up in Meanwood. In the session they used...
Makaton Sign of the Week 04.06.1804 Jun 2018This week 'Sign of the Week' is signing.
We are looking forward to delivering our first Beginners (Parent) Makaton course starting...
Voicebox Joke Competition Final 201826 Apr 2018Well done to Shannon Kennedy (Primary) and Amy Cooper (High School) who respresented the East SILC John Jamieson in the national 'Voicebox'...
Makaton Foundation Course12 Dec 2017Well done to our Makaton Foundation course participants who have been working hard to complete their training. Staff have been learning about how to...
The Signing Advent Calendar 201712 Dec 2017The Signing Advent Calendar has returned for 2017! Every day there will be a new door to open to reveal the Christmas sign of the day. Featuring...
Intensive Interaction Flashmob18 Oct 2017As part of the national Intensive Interaction week (9-15th October) students and staff came together for a flashmob. Here they participated in...
Physcap Video!!28 Jun 2017PhysCap have released their new promotional video which stars lots of pupils from the Primary Phase playing at Temple Newsam Park. Many thanks...
Makaton Sign of the Week 13.03.1713 Mar 2017Our sign of the week is 'table tennis'. On Friday we have 'Healthy Living day' and we will be officially opening our new table tennis...
Makaton Sign of the Week 30.01.1730 Jan 2017This week's sign of the week is Pantomime in preparation for the Panto next Friday! This sign is a generic sign for a performance that includes...
Pom Pom making with Stitch-Up19 Jan 2017Today Grasshoppers were able to go to Stitch-Up’s Pop-up workshop in Thornton’s Arcade (Leeds City Centre). It was a real treat as we...
Signing Advent Calendar 201614 Dec 2016The Signing Advent Calendar 2016 is now up and running! Every day there will be a new door to open to reveal the Christmas sign of the day....
Primary Phase Joke Competition Winner25 Nov 2016
Michael was the winner of the joke competition for the primary phase. His joke has been entered into the national 'Voice box' competition...
Christmas door competition08 Dec 2016It's that time of year again! Students and staff are busy creating some fabulous Christmas themed 'communication' doors. We've...
The Signing Advent CalendarCall in everyday right up to Christmas Day to see what waits for you behind the door...
The JJ Advent Calendar 2016
Voice Box Joke Competition 11 Nov 2016
On 18th November students are taking part in 'Voice Box', which is an annual national joke competition for schools. The competition...
Digital Parenting03 Nov 2016The new magazine from ParentZone called Digital Parenting is now in school and FREE to all ESILC parents and carers. It is full of informative...
Makaton Sign of the Week 31.10.1601 Jan 1970We hope you all enjoy a happy and safe Bonfire night. The sign for 'fireworks' can be used at a number of celebrations including Bonfire...
Fireworks night: Too noisy 24 Oct 2016This blog post (and image) has been shared from Gina Davies' Autism Centre Facebook page. She is a Speech and Language therapist,...
Three Peak Challenge13 Sep 2016Congratulations to all at Physcap on completing the Three Peak Challenge. We are so excited about work on our adventure playground starting...
Good Luck Physcap!!09 Sep 2016Primary pupils wish Physcap the best of luck for their Three Peak Challenge tomorrow.
Physcap have pledged £20,000 from the money...