Roger Cannon

Roger Cannon is a KS2-KS5 site for pupils aged between 8 and 17 years old. Roger Cannon caters for pupils with a wide range of SEND, including autistic spectrum condition, severe learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, specific genetic conditions, specific communication and language difficulties and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.

Pupils at Roger Cannon are working below age related expectations, however pupils are well supported in class and are given the right environment, provisions and resources to achieve to the best of their abilities. The curriculum at Roger Cannon follows a fully differentiated approach to the National Curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to fulfil their potential and develop confidence, self-esteem and a wide range of key skills.

“My child is very happy in his new school he wants to go school even on weekend, it makes me very happy.”

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: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Ends: Friday 23rd October 2025
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 2nd November 2026
Ends: Friday 18th December 2026

SPRING TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Monday 4th January 2027
Ends: Thursday 11th February 2027
TERM 2
Starts: Monday 22nd February 2027
Ends: Friday 2nd April 2027

SUMMER TERM
TERM 1
Starts: Monday 19th April 2027
Ends: Friday 28th May 2027
TERM 2
Starts: Tuesday 8th June 2027
Ends: Thursday 22nd July 2027

School training days

Tuesday 1st September 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Monday 30th November 2026
Friday 12th February 2027
Monday 7th June 2027

East SILC Term Dates 2026-2027

“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.”

Our staff

Executive Principal Louise Quinn
Head of School David Bergan
Assistant Headteacher Dave Kennard
Assistant Headteacher Jo De Vasco
SENDCo Louise Quinn
Designated Safeguarding Lead Esme Winston
Receptionist Rebekka Moss-Berridge
Behaviour Support Team Gemma Oddy, Claire Upton, Nathan Utley
Speech & Language Therapist Leanne Allsopp, Alex Johnson
Occupational Therapist Provided by ‘Juniper Tree Therapy’
EHCP Administrator Melissa Felton-Glenn

Find us

East SILC Roger Cannon
Shakespeare Avenue
Off Stoney Rock Lane
Leeds
LS9 7HD

0113 293 0236
info@eastsilc.org