1. Icknield School River Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 6LT ENGLAND

2. The school is situated on the outskirts of Andover town centre between a residential area and a commercial centre. The school is situated on the outskirts of Andover town centre between a residential area and a commercial centre. It opened as Icknield Training Centre in May 1966 and has undergone extensive improvement over the years. It opened as Icknield Training Centre in May 1966 and has undergone extensive improvement over the years. The school’s name comes from Icknield Way which was a prehistoric trading route between Salisbury Plain and The Wash. The school’s name comes from Icknield Way which was a prehistoric trading route between Salisbury Plain and The Wash. The school’s motto is “Icknield school ….a happy school where everyone is valued for who they are.” The school’s motto is “Icknield school ….a happy school where everyone is valued for who they are.”

3. Special School for children and young people with severe learning difficulties. Pupils are aged between 4 years and 19 years Pupils are aged between 4 years and 19 years 76 pupils who live within a 34 km radius 76 pupils who live within a 34 km radius 10 pupils have physical and learning difficulties (P.M.L.D.) 10 pupils have physical and learning difficulties (P.M.L.D.) Many pupils have autism Many pupils have autism 7 classes and a Further Education Centre 7 classes and a Further Education Centre

4. Staffing Headteacher: Sharon Ghiacy Headteacher: Sharon Ghiacy Deputy Head: Ruth Drewett Deputy Head: Ruth Drewett 4 full time teachers, 5 part-time teachers 4 full time teachers, 5 part-time teachers Administrative officer and 3 Administration Assistants Administrative officer and 3 Administration Assistants 43 Learning Support Assistants (many part-time) 43 Learning Support Assistants (many part-time) 12 Lunchtime Supervisors 12 Lunchtime Supervisors Governing body with 7 members Governing body with 7 members

5. Icknield Further Education Centre Situated in a bungalow in Vigo Road (less than 1km from the school) was bought by the Icknield Trust and is maintained by the Trust. 12 pupils aged between 16 years and 19 years. 1 teacher and 5 Learning Support Assistants. Students are supported to become as independent as possible within a safe environment. All students gain awards through ASDAN accreditation which develops key skills and life skills. Opportunity to take part in work experience in local businesses. Grow own vegetables in a local allotment.

6. Icknield F.E.Centre

7. Asdan work Shopping Allotment Allotment

8. School Council The aim of the School Council is to 'Make our School the Best We Can!' The aim of the School Council is to 'Make our School the Best We Can!' Each class votes for a School Council representative to attend the bi-weekly meetings. Each class votes for a School Council representative to attend the bi-weekly meetings. Pupils take their responsibility as School Council representatives seriously and their contribution to the school is highly valued. Pupils take their responsibility as School Council representatives seriously and their contribution to the school is highly valued. The School Council is involved in many aspects of the school development, ranging from choosing things for the Outside Learning Environment to interviewing prospective teachers. The School Council is involved in many aspects of the school development, ranging from choosing things for the Outside Learning Environment to interviewing prospective teachers. A student from our Further Education Centre is the Minutes Secretary. A student from our Further Education Centre is the Minutes Secretary.

9. School Council

10. Special facilities within school Hydrotherapy pool Hydrotherapy pool Sensory room Sensory room Soft play room Soft play room Sensory garden Sensory garden Playground Playground 4 minibuses 4 minibuses

11. Professional input supplied by the local authority 2 Speech and Language Therapists 2 Speech and Language Therapists 2 Physiotherapists 2 Physiotherapists 2 Occupational Therapists 2 Occupational Therapists 2 Educational Psychologists 2 Educational Psychologists

12. Special roles within school Family Support Worker Family Support Worker Outreach Teacher Outreach Teacher Community Links Officer Community Links Officer Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Speech and Language Therapy Assistant