Wonderful workers at Waverley school – a day in pictures

UNISON has members working throughout the education system – from primary school to higher education – but some of the schools our members work in are unique. Waverley is a school for children with severe and complex disabilities. The 120 pupils are aged three to 19, and have varying learning, physical, sensory, medical and emotional needs.  Because of this the school has a lot of support staff. From teaching assistants, office staff and transport organisers, to family support workers, art technicians, caretakers, translators, catering staff and more; they all play a vital role in keeping the children at Waverley safe, happy and learning. UNISON visited Waverley to meet the wonderful staff and children they support. A day at Waverley begins for many with being picked up and taken to school in a bus specially designed for people in wheelchairs or with other disabilities. Administration staff make sure everything is in place for a positive school day. Bags are left on hooks. Meanwhile catering staff prepare the food, always ensuring the children receive healthy meals and all their dietary requirements are considered.   Some children receive hydrotherapy in Waverley’s very own school pool. While others have physiotherapy. Lunch time can be an eagerly awaited activity at Waverley. Staff help the children with meals. Lots of the children communicate using Makaton, a language program using signs and symbols along with speech.   &nb...
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