Westmorland School, part of the specialist education and care provider Witherslack Group, is pleased to announce that it has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2018–2021.
The school, in Chorley, Lancashire, earned the accolade for its use of technology to remove barriers to learning for pupils.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership and educational excellence that use Apple products to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.
Success: Westmorland School was honoured with Apple Distinguished School status for using technology to remove barriers to learning
They showcase innovative uses of technology in learning, teaching and the school environment. They also have documented results of academic accomplishment.
Innovative and compelling
Head Teacher, Sue Asher commented: “I am thrilled with the news that we have been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School, highlighting our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment.
“A special thanks goes to our very own Computing Lead, Ruth Smith, who has been supported by our Deputy Head Teacher, Rob Lynas during the implementation of our programme and, as a result, the benefit to our pupils is measurable and has also given them great confidence.”
Westmorland School’s iPad-per-child programme
Westmorland School implemented an iPad-per-child programme. It allows pupils to work both individually and collaboratively for research tasks, to become independent learners and to develop critical thinking.
The development of the iPad programme has also given pupils the opportunity to develop as ‘digital leaders’ who share their expertise with others in lessons and break times.
The school’s use of technology has contributed to literacy development, increased productivity in lessons, development of fine motor skills and reduced numbers of interventions and withdrawals from lessons.
About Witherslack Group
Witherslack Group is a leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with special educational needs.
The high standard of our provision is consistently recognised, not only by Ofsted, but by the young people in our care.
These young people’s needs range from emotional, behavioural and social difficulties to communication difficulties and complex learning difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Asperger’s syndrome. Their achievements, skills and welfare are always our first priority.
Our rapidly expanding national network of independent schools, complimented and supported by our children’s homes, means that we offer a wide range of outstanding education and care options for children aged 4 to 19, including day, residential or 52 week options.
Ofsted inspections regularly show that Witherslack Group is one of the highest quality special educational needs groups in the UK.
The possibilities offered by our different settings, excellent facilities and highly trained, experienced staff means we create a provision for each young person that is as unique as they are.
