Southwark inclusive learning service
Helping pupils
The Southwark inclusive learning service (SILS) was set up in September 2007 to offer full time education for permanently and dual registered pupils at Key Stage 3 (KS3), and permanently excluded pupils at Key Stage 4 (KS4). SILS also offers outreach support for mainstream schools and academies: 'Day-Six' provision (SILS 6) providing continuity of education for pupils on fixed-term exclusions of over 6 days; education for young parents and pregnant teenagers at our Young Parents Education centre.
SILS schools
SILS currently operates three sites, each with their own head of centre.
Find out more about SILS 3 centre and read our Ofsted report for 2008.
SILS 3 KS3 centre
SILS 3 provides flexible learning for permanently excluded students and/or those at risk of exclusion. The focus of the work at key stage 3 is the re-engagement of students with learning and positive behaviour; and the reintegration of learners back into a mainstream setting.
SILS 3 provides broad and varied curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment; with key characteristics being:
- High quality teaching and learning in line with mainstream schools
- Positive behaviour and restorative approaches, enabling students to manage their behaviour
- Multi agency and therapeutic interventions to meet additional needs
- Robust outreach support for students reintegrated to mainstream, including day 6 provision
Contact
Tel: 020 7525 1150
SILS 4 KS4 centre
The centre focus is on re-engaging Key Stage 4 young people with meaningful and realistic personalised learning plans that offer clear pathways into post-16 provision. Special features of this are
- Individualised packages that allow for time at SILS 4 and time with other providers including Southwark College and Street Vibes (a music based provision)
- A strong emphasis on work related learning
- Intensive careers information advice and guidance in collaboration with Connexions
- Close working with partners including the youth offending service, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and Childrens' Social Care
Contact
Tel: 020 7525 0370
SILS Young parents education centre (YPEC)
The YPEC works with young parents and parents to be from 14 to 19 years. Young people are offered qualifications that support them to engage with further education and to learn the skills needed to be successful parents. Post 16 year old students also have access to a range of courses offered at Southwark College.
- Functional skills qualifications in English and Maths
- Bespoke parenting courses
- Careers support and guidance
- Enrichment activities to engage and to help to ensure all students are on a pathway to education, employment and training
Contact
Tel: 020 7732 1119
