b"WelcomeWelcome to Epinay Business & Enterprise SchoolEpinay School is a school which caters for up toAs a school we create a safe and inclusive 215 children and young people from 418 yearscentre of excellence by providing a stimulating of age with a wide range of special educationalenvironment where learners achieve challenging and complex needs. The school caters forand inspirational targets in order to develop as children and young people with significanthappy, confident and independent learners who learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learningare prepared for adulthood.disabilities who are working at a level of 3- 4 years behind their peers and have limited abilityWe aim to build confidence and self-esteem byto listen, process information, think, read, write,ensuring our learners make outstanding progress spell or do mathematical calculations effectively. and experience a sense of achievement. Parents / In addition to their learning needs, the childrencarers, other professionals, visitors, volunteers and and young people may have some socialthe local community play a vital part in this.vulnerability as well as some difficulties withIf you would like to arrange a visit to our school, their functional skills, speech and languageplease contact the school office and I will be verycommunication needs and a diagnosis ofhappy to meet you.Autistic Spectrum Condition.Chris Rue, Head TeacherThe school has some children who have anxiety and mental health difficulties and require additional support to meet their emotional needs, however, they do not present with disruptive behaviours. I can see you are rightly hugely proud A small number of our children have a severeof what you have built and keen to grow,learning difficulty (SLD) and/or disability, whichdevelop and evolve this into the future.means that they find it difficult to understand, learn and remember new skills. These studentsI am looking forward to visiting again.have problems with both the acquisition of skillsIt is clear that Epinay is a huge assetand their application to new situations and possible sensory issues or poor coordination. in the borough that we are lucky to have. Shona Gallagher (Director of Children's Services)September 2021Page 3"