Our training sessions aim to empower individuals and organisations to become more autism confident and work successfully with autistic young people. To achieve this, our team of experts deliver training tailored to meet audience needs and requirements.
PBS is an evidence based, person-centred approach to identifying and meeting a person’s support needs, in particular if someone is distressed and at risk of harming themselves or others.
Quality of Life describes a person’s physical, social and psychological wellbeing. It draws attention to the accumulated impact of the day-to-day, which is the level to which individuals may feel their lives to be happy, active, sociable, interesting and meaningful.
Our virtual tour gives you the chance to visit us digitally and look at the environment our students work in. Nothing beats a physical visit but this does give you an idea of what school looks like.
Pupil voice in Woodley School and College means a whole-school commitment to listening to the views, wishes and experiences of all children and young people. It means placing value on what children and young people tell school staff about their experiences.
SCHOOL CLOSURE - 19/11/2024
Due to the expected weather forecast we have decided to keep school closed for tomorrow, Tuesday 19th November. We hope to be back up and running on Wednesday 20th November. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo for any further updates.
Headteacher's Welcome
I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Woodley School and College and I am pleased to welcome you to our website. The website will provide you with a brief insight of the school.
Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority aspirational, inclusive and outward looking special school in Huddersfield for children aged 5-19 with complex autism. There are currently 133 pupils on roll.
The school is rated as 'Good' by Ofsted (2017), holds Advanced Autism Accreditation and is the Autism Education Trust licensed training provider for Kirklees schools and Post 16. This recognises the highest standards of autism expertise and practice and underpins the school’s important role as a schools training hub.
What's Going On Around School
Open evenings for prospective parents
Thursday 26th September 2024 - 4:00pm and Tuesday 15th October 2024 - 4:00pm
Prospective families are warmly invited to attend our open evening where you will have the opportunity to meet the Senior Leadership Team, take a tour of the school and ask any questions you may have.
If you would like to attend this event email office@woodlyschool.org.uk or telephone 01484 223937. Please let us know the name of your child, the name of their current school and the number of adults that will be attending.
Please note that this is an adult only event and that you should arrive promptly for a 4.00pm start.