William Rose School

William Rose School (WRS) is located in Seven Hills in Western Sydney and supports students with additional needs. The staff are committed to delivering a high quality education for all our students. 58% of our student population require support in the form of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). We assist parents and carers in the educational planning process through Individual Learning Plans (ILP), and the development of the emotional, social wellbeing of their child to make all transitions successful in their community. Our school enrols students K–12 with moderate to severe intellectual disability, vision, hearing and deaf blind. Students have a secondary disability which may include sensory needs, physical, autism and or complex behaviours. Professional learning is at the core of our strategic plan 2018-2020. We believe that as we purposefully invest into our teachers, we creatively and successfully invest into our students. This places a strong focus on individualised programming, quality teaching, curriculum delivery including structured teaching, differentiated learning and assessment. These features support student learning and wellbeing across the school community. Our networks and partnerships are integral to our school learning. These include the Blacktown Learning Community (BLC), the Special Education Principals’ and Leaders’ Association (SEPLA) and the Blacktown Areas Special Education Network (BASEN). Our long and strong associations with local community organisations enhance our dynamic community partnerships. These include Recognition of Special Education (ROSE) charity, A Start in Life, educational partners such as Western Sydney University Paediatric Students, integration opportunities through our local public schools and peer support programs. The schools connections to service agencies and therapy services also enhance the quality of life for our students and families.