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The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School caters for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning
difficulties, or complex needs. There are 87 pupils on roll with 15 teachers, 3 higher level teaching assistants
and 41 special support assistants in nine class bases. We are also served by a part-time speech and language
therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and clinical psychologist.
The school is a purpose built single storey building opened in 1978 by H.M. Queen Elizabeth ll. It is situated on
the same campus as The Forest Community School. In addition to the seven class bases there is a sixth form
building, studio with theatre, indoor sport and art facilities, hydrotherapy pool, resources room, quiet room,
library, multi-sensory room, sensory garden, environmental garden, playground and soft play area. The school
also owns four mini-buses.
We are highly successful in meeting the needs of pupils with a wide range of special educational needs through
effective teamwork and a multi-disciplinary approach. We have specialist status in performing arts and are
committed to the development of creative arts and its importance in developing communication skills, physical
skills, independence, self-esteem and confidence. As a school we are highly regarded for our outstanding
achievement in these areas and renowned for our work in dance and drama and are often sought after to
perform at local or national events.
The school prides itself with its links to the local and wider community. We are committed to supporting the
needs of all families in the local community who have children and young people with disabilities and we are able
to provide specialist support and training for all local schools.
At QEII the primary department delivers the curriculum through a topic-based approach, which includes the
foundation stage curriculum in our early years class. A successful outreach project with our local primary
schools is in place. This includes supporting many pupils for up to three days in their local mainstream school.
The senior department is also committed to outreach projects with mainstream schools. A subject modular
approach to the curriculum is used at Key Stage Three. At Key Stage Four students follow the ASDAN
Towards Independence Award Scheme and sixth form students follow the ASDAN Personal Progress and
Personal Development courses. The sixth form curriculum framework is based on three core delivery areas:
independent living and skills for the workplace, catering and performing arts. Students will follow a core
programme from each area and will be able to choose options for more specialised courses, such as food and
hygiene, sports and dance leadership and accredited courses in performing arts. The school is organised to
allow flexibility for integrating pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs such as
autism into other class bases in the primary and senior areas.
Willows Class
Palms Class
Beech Class
Teacher: Victoria Nicolaou,
Wendy Evans
SSAs: Natalie Colverson /
Lesley Preston-Roberts, Karen
Marklew, Katie Passfield, Nikki
Wright
Midday: Sue Kent
Teachers: Rachel Jones
SSAs: Clare Duttfield, Lois Hunt,
Lisa Dixon / Kerrie Doke / Jie
Sheppard, Liz Oldham*
Midday: Liz Oldham
Teacher: Kathrin Jarrold
SSAs: Carol Green, Jenny
Walker/ Jie Sheppard, Emily
Wellstead
Elms Class
Firs Class
Maple Class
Teacher: Rosie Huggett
SSAs: Carol Wing, Linda Hardy,
Emily Haman, Tracey Long,
Midday: Carol Guest
Teachers: Lesley Mariner, Linda
Crump
SSAs: Julia Barnaby / Margaret
Harrington, Lesley Preston-Roberts
/ Natalie Harrison, Beryl Shepherd,
Dorie Bertin, Midday: Hazel Snow
Teachers Jackie Hughes, Fiona
Nettley
SSAs: Beryl Mantle/Jie
Sheppard, Susan DouthwaiteHodges, Jessica Barrow
Midday: Catherine Lopez
Limes Class
Cedar Class
Oaks
Teacher: Alan Greig
Teacher: Michaella Titherly,
SSAs: Sharon Coomes, San da
SSAs: Sophia Morris/Jo Lee, Lisa
Silva, Jo Lee / Fiona Wenham,
Woods / Kerrie Doke, Jordan Ruff,
Gemma Spence, Charlotte
Walder
Creative Arts: Sue Jay Art Technician: Penny Hoskins
HLTA Physical development: Nikki Ayres
HLTA Communication Evelyn Daly HLTA sensory Claire Smee
Holly Parsons – PPA Teacher – Primary department
Gina Marshall – PPA teacher Senior department
Teacher: Helen Elphick, Hayley
Worman, Emily Jones
SSAs: Stephen Candy, Tracey
Taylor, Claire Smee, Evelyn
Daly, Claude Hopkins, Georgina
Ral, Claire Fletcher, Nicky
Godden, Wendy Fever, Lizzie
Paske
All professionals can be contacted via school or they may have a direct
number which can be found below:
Incontinence Nurses - Tina Knight - 07917 550026
Speech and Language Therapist - Sarah Taylor
Physiotherapist - Amanda Greig
Occupational Therapist - Kate Lunsden
Clinical Psychologists - Dr Elizabeth Scott-Gliba, Lynette Eastwood
Edcuational Psychologist - Pippa Robbie
Teacher for Visual Impairment - Susan Nottidge
Teacher for Hearing Impairment - Jacky Leese
Teacher for Dual Sensory Impairment - Sandra Greatorex
Social Services - Child Disability Team - Carol Eggleton & Adam Brain -
Team Leads
Community Team for People with Learning Difficulties (adults)
-Transition Team (adults) - Michelle Oldham
Benefits Advisor - Robert Hayes
Springboard - support for families of children with disabilities
- 01403 218888 springboardproject.com
Reaching Higher - recreational activities for children
with disabilities - 01403 215634 or email
kimberley.roberts@horsham.gov.uk
West Sussex Parent Partnership 0845 075 100
West Sussex Parents Forum 01903 726188
http://www.westsussexparentsforum.co.uk/
Autism Sussex 01903 88266
www.autismsussex.org.uk
Amaze Support Group- 01273 772289
http://amazebrighton.org.uk/
For more information and advice visit the West Sussex
Local Offer website at westsussex.local-offer.org
QEII Parent Support Group
This group meets every third Thursday in the month at QEII for
lunch and a presentation from an invited professional. This group is
now available more widely to parents in the local community who have
children with special needs. See our weekly newsletter for dates and
topics.
Behaviour Support
Dr Elizabeth Scott-Gliba, a clinical psychologist is available to support
individual families. Elizabeth, together with Helen Elphick, our
behaviour expert, run a monthly behaviour support clinic. Please see
our weekly newsletter for dates. Helen Elphick and Claire Smee are
trained Team Teach Instructors who are also available to support
parents and run parent workshops. Lynette Eastwood is also a clinical
psychologist who is available to provide therapeutic support for pupils
and parents. You can make a referral via the school.
Parent Partnership
This group consists of Lesley Dyer, parent reps from each class and
reps from respite care services. The group meets twice a term to
ensure that the partnership between home and school is effective.
Friends of QEII - PTFA
This group meets regularly to provide support and arrange social and
fund raising events.
Please ask in the school office for more information. 01403 266216
office@queenelizabeth2.w-sussex.sch.uk www.queenelizabeth2.wsussex.sch.uk
Class Governor Reps
Willows – Helen Crooks
Palms – Sarah Garwood
Beech – Elaine Bagg
Elms – Lynn Kempshall
Firs – Janet Meredith
Maple – CJ Mortimer
Limes – Sally Miller
Cedars – Bernie Daly
Oaks – John Crombie
Parent Partnership
Class Reps
Willows
CJ Mortimer
Palms
Caroline Niblett
Beech
Vacancy
Elms
Karen Lacey
Maple
Vacancy
Firs
Elaine Bagg
Limes
Vacancy
Cedar
Sarah Garwood
Shirley Sutton
Oaks
Kevin Connell
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
SILVER JUBILEE SCHOOL
CREATIVE ARTS
At QEII we have always seen the potential
for teaching our students through the
Creative Arts. All of our students have
complex learning needs. Our Creative Arts
Curriculum is designed to enable each
student to reach their full potential,
particularly in terms of self-esteem,
confidence and independence.
Our reputation in the Arts began to grow
in 2007 when we entered the National Rock
Challenge Dance Competition for the first
time, performing alongside our mainstream
peers. Our ‘Monster Rock’ was very well
received and we were asked to perform it
on many occasions. One really memorable
event was when we were invited to perform
at
the
National
Dance
Teachers’
Conference at the Laban Centre in London.
We have continued to enter the Rock
Challenge every year since , and in 2014 we
were placed Third, ahead of seven
mainstream Secondary Schools. Our
Creative Arts have since gone from
strength to strength, and in 2009 and
again in 2012 we celebrated gaining the
Arts Council Gold Artsmark Award.
In September 2010 we were awarded
Specialist Status in the Performing Arts in
recognition of the high standard we have
reached.
In 2009 we entered our first Shakespeare
Schools Festival. Our production of
“Twelfth Night” was selected as one of
three schools nationally to perform at the
Lyric Theatre in the West End.
We have since entered the Festival with
productions of Romeo and Juliet, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth. In
2013 our Senior students performed
“Romeo and Juliet” in our first ever
Sensory Shakespeare production, followed
by “Timon of Athens” in 2014.
Each Autumn Term all of our Early Years
and Primary pupils perform in a Christmas
Production.
The Creative Arts Programme at QEII has
been greatly enhanced by our Studio which
was officially opened in July 2010. In 2012
we were privileged to be chosen as the
West Sussex School to take part in the
Driving Inspiration Olympic project. The
emphasis was on the Cultural Olympiad and
we were joined at school for two weeks by
choreographer Mark Smith and world
renowned visual artist Rachel Gadsden.
Rachel has continued her involvement with
QEII ever since, and in 2014 agreed to
become our Patron of The Arts.
In the Spring Term , our Primary pupils
enjoy a weekly Dance lesson which
culminates in an end of term performance.
Art at QEII is a very important part of
the curriculum. Students are encouraged
to explore a whole range of materials and
styles. We were proud and excited to have
our first exhibition at the Capitol Theatre,
Horsham in 2014.
In the Sixth Form at QEII, all students
Study a three year, nine term Theatre
Studies Course, culminating in them
devising their own final piece of work.
Modules include Choreography, Technical
Theatre and Props and Make-Up.
Sixth Form students are encouraged to
pursue their personal interests. Expert
training is offered to those who want to
develop their skills in Technical Theatre.
Some Sixth Formers opt to become Sports
Leaders and support Primary Dance.
All students enjoy weekly Music sessions.
Singing has grown in popularity, and in 2013
The QEII choir was formed.
Students are welcomed back to QEII to
support backstage.
In June, 2014, the first QEII Gala took
place. This was a celebration of 10 years of
our work in the Creative Arts.
Many students from the age of 17 join
Ariel Othellos Plus, an Adult Drama Group
based at QEII School one evening a week.