The policies page of The Westgate School website provides essential information on various school policies, including safeguarding, behavior, attendance, health and safety, and more. These policies ensure compliance with legal standards and promote a safe, supportive environment for students and staff. Visitors can view or download individual policies for further details. To explore the complete list of policies, visit The Westgate School's policy page. Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Policies Further admissions details may be found on our Admissions page Our accessibility plan can be found within the SEND policy. If you require paper copies of any of our policies, please contact the school office. View our policies below A B C D E F G H M N O P R S T U W Admissions Policy 2024/25 Admissions Policy 2025/26 Admissions Policy 2026/2027 Anti Bullying Policy Attendance and Punctuality Policy Behaviour & Suspensions Policy CCTV Policy Careers Education Policy Charging & Remissions Policy Child Protection Policy Communication Policy Complaints Policy Curriculum Policy Data Protection & GDPR Early Years Foundation Stage Educational Visits Policy Equality Objectives & Diversity Policy Examinations & Contingency Policy Exclusion and Suspension Policy Feedback, Assessment & Reporting First Aid Policy Freedom of Information Gender Pay Gap Report Home Learning Policy Malpractice Policy Mobile Device Policy Non Examination Assessment Policy Online Learning for Pupils & Parents (Incld. Return to Learn) Online Safety Policy Pupil Groupings Policy Relationships & Sex Education SEND Policy Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence Policy Safeguarding Policy School Uniform Policy Social Media Policy Supporting Pupils with Medical Needs Teaching & Learning The Education of Looked After Children Whistleblowing Policy (Exams) Word Processing Policy Work Experience Wraparound Policy Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Teaching Assistants wanted to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in our Primary Phase and Secondary Phase at The Westgate School in Winchester. Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Teaching Assistants full time & part time Date Posted 19/12/2025 Teaching Assistants full time & part time ‘The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence.’ (Ofsted, September 2022) “Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023) Term time only (39 weeks) Hours per week depends on phase Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm or 8:00am – 3.05pm To start February 2026 Salary dependant on experience - Grade C (FTE £25,186 - £26,244), Grade B (FTE £24,796 - £25,128) Actual annual salary dependent on hours per week We are seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to join our enthusiastic and committed support team in our Primary Phase and Secondary Phase. The role will suit someone who has experience working with children and supporting them to become more independent learners. It would suit someone with a particular interest in working with children who are neurodiverse. Benefits of working at The Westgate School • Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role • Ongoing personal development including opportunities for specialist qualifications in SEND • Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price • Free on-site parking • Free use of health and fitness facilities The successful candidate will: • Have experience working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way • Have a specific interest in supporting children with ADHD, ASC and medical needs • Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent • Be committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil • Be cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour • Be able to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure in order to support vulnerable children • Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills • Be a hard-working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils • Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential • Have a good understanding of child development • Have excellent communication skills • Be able to support children’s behaviour for learning and for their self-regulation • Have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn • Be enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom • Be keen to participate in professional learning and qualifications We can offer: • The chance to be a part of a highly skilled and friendly team and work in all key phases in the All Through School • The chance to develop your own specialism within the Learning Support Team • Opportunities to teach small groups of pupils • Opportunities for training related to special educational needs, including Autism and ABA • Where there are suitable courses, we are happy to support in Apprenticeship Training Safeguarding: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Equal Opportunities: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Closing Date: 12:00 noon Thursday 15th January 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Email your application form to HR on recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk Previous applicants need not apply. Application form B-grade role profile C-grade role profile Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Explore current job opportunities at The Westgate School and join our dedicated team in providing outstanding education and support to our pupils. Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies "I am very proud to work at such a fantastic school where all teachers strive for the best for the pupils" Thank you for taking the time to visit our vacancies page. Please see below information about all our current colleague vacancies and why our school is such a special place to work. We are often seeking talented and enthusiastic colleagues to join Hampshire’s First 4 - 16 ‘All-Through’ School. If you are interested in working at The Westgate School in either an academic or support role, but there is not a relevant position advertised, please contact our HR team selecting the Recruitment option and, with your consent, your details will be kept on file. Our current vacancies will appear below Support Positions Teacher Training opportunities Teacher Vacancy Why Work With Us? Joining Our Team Why Work With Us? Winchester Schools Training Alliance Teacher Training opportunities School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role Support Positions Cover Supervisor Support Positions Supply Teachers Support Positions Exam Invigilators Support Positions Teaching Assistants full time & part time Support Positions Maths Teacher Teacher Vacancy Science Teacher Teacher Vacancy Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

The Westgate School's Board of Governors, dedicated to ensuring clarity of vision, educational performance, and financial oversight for the school. Governance Governance Board of Governors The Westgate School’s board of governors consists of fifteen members drawn from the school’s parents, colleagues and local community. The board has three core functions: Ensures clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holds the Executive Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; Oversees the financial performance of the school and makes sure its money is well spent. Governors at The Westgate School are all members of either the Curriculum Committee , which monitors educational progress at all stages from nursery to KS4, learning environment and pastoral support system, or the Resources Committee , which is concerned with finance, staffing matters and facilities. Safeguarding is a constant priority and appears on every committee and Full Governing Body meeting agenda. As well as committee work, governors may have additional monitoring responsibility for aspects such as health and safety, SEND or safeguarding. Finally, governors are also linked with different aspects of strategic school functions and undertake regular monitoring visits. Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Governors and Committee Chairs Penelope Catchpole - Chair Responsibilities - Link Governor for SEND inc LAC, Primary Phase Penny has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2010, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor. Her three children all attended the school and all have now graduated from university. Penny has lived all over the UK and settled in Winchester in 2001. She ran her own legal practice for 10 years and then spent nearly 6 years working in Children's Services at Hampshire County Council. Penny is a member of the Curriculum committee having been a past Chair. Christopher Sermon - Vice chair Responsibilities - Chair of Resources Committee, SFVS/FMSIS Auditing Chris has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2014, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor; having previously served for eight years as parent governor at Western Primary School. He became Chair of the Resources Committee in 2018, and vice-Chair of Governors in 2021. Now retired, Chris is a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial regulation and customer protection. Born and brought up in Winchester, Chris trained initially in London (including a year at the Bank of England) moved to Hungary for five years, then worked throughout Central and Eastern Europe before settling down back in Winchester. He has two children, both of whom have now left the school and are currently studying at university. Claire Woodcock - Chair of the Curriculum Committee Claire has been a governor at The Westgate School since January 2024, as a parent governor, having previously served for seven years as a governor at Western Primary School, and as Chair of Governors for 3 years. Claire became Chair of the Curriculum Committee in July 2024. Born and brought up in Winchester, Claire left in 1990 to complete her university education in London. She has since worked and travelled all over the world as a Management Consultant. Most recently, Claire works with Hampshire County Council to improve and transform the journey of the child through social care. Claire has also spent 10 years of her career as a teacher of French and Spanish and head of KS4 in a south London secondary school. Claire has one daughter, currently enjoying The Westgate School and all it has to offer. Please contact the school office i f you would like to contact one of our Governors. Statutory Governors' details Governor Committee Membership Instrument of Government Variation Governors' Code of Conduct Policies approved by the Governing Body Declarations of Pecuniary Interests Governor Meeting Attendance Should you wish to look at the minutes of the FGB meetings, please make an appointment with the school. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Science teacher vacancy at The Westgate School, Winchester. Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Science Teacher Date Posted 17/12/2025 Science Teacher “The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" (Ofsted, September, 2022) “Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023) Permanent Start date 1 st September 2026. Plus opportunity for starting in July as a Cover Supervisor if available. Full time MPR/UPR; ECTs are welcome to apply An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful Science and Technology Faculty. We are particularly proud of the exceptional progress our pupils make and are looking for a talented practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about the teaching of Science. The ability to also teach maths would be advantageous but not essential. Please indicate on the application form if this is applicable. The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community. Key attributes: · To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in Science; · To be able to support the Subject and Faculty Leader in reviewing and updating the curriculum and assessment practices; · To contribute to the development of new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in Science; · To have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn; · To actively participate in our culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice; · To promote Science by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities. We will provide you with: · The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment; · The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities; · The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages; · A friendly, welcoming school community; · Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price; · Free on-site parking; · Free use of health and fitness facilities; · Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment. Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Application forms should be sent to recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk Job description Closing Date: Monday 19 th January 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 26 th January 2026 Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

The Westgate School, Winchester is seeking two exceptional maths teachers to start September 2026 Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Maths Teacher Date Posted 17/12/2025 Maths Teacher “The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" (Ofsted, September, 2022) “Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023) Permanent Start date 1 st September 2026. Plus opportunity for starting in July as a Cover Supervisor if available. Full time MPR/UPR; ECTs are welcome to apply An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful team in this outstanding, all-through school. We are particularly proud of the excellent progress our pupils make and are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about pupils’ learning and the teaching of Maths. The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community. Employees are “incredibly proud” to work at this school (Ofsted, 2023). There is a strong ethos of mutual support in our school and colleagues benefit from generous non-contact time as well as a whole school commitment to supporting professional learning in a culture of “high expectations without fear”. Key attributes: · To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in learning; · To be able to support the team in developing the curriculum and assessment; · To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning; · To actively engage in a culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice; · To promote Maths by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities. · To be committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning. We will provide you with: • The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment; • The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities; • The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages; • A friendly, welcoming school community; • Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price; • Free on-site parking; • Free use of health and fitness facilities; • Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment. Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. Application forms should be sent to recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk Job description Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 19 th January 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 26 th January 2026 Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Saints football clubs are led by qualified outreach coaches that have an association with the Saints Football Club. Saints Football Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Saints Football Internal / External External Age Range Year 1 - 6 Contact coaching.southamptonfc.com Saints football clubs are led by qualified outreach coaches that have an association with the Saints Football Club. Southampton FC Autumn Term Clubs – Booking Information Bookings can be made via the link that will be available on the school website under the ‘Primary Phase Clubs’ section. Please note that the link and club details will not appear until the time stated. 8511df_869fab5bafd54d058a4c213397766173.pdf We understand places may be limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Westgate SFC ASC's (Spring Term 2026) Booking link Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Discover The Westgate School's diverse clubs, wraparound care, and holiday activities for all pupils. Engaging programs before, during, and after school Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs We are very excited to be able to offer a large variety of extra-curricular activities. There are clubs available for all pupils, but please be aware that some clubs specify which year groups are able to attend. Most clubs currently run both before and after school and some during break times. You will also find details for wraparound care, our before and after school childcare for primary school aged pupils. We will also list holiday clubs when available. Please note some clubs are offered by teaching staff and that others are organised through outside agencies and there may be costs involved - please contact the organisers for information. We aim to offer as broad a range of clubs as possible however, these may change on a termly basis, depending on staffing and availability of facilities. Please use the contact details available on the club pages for details. Note that internal led clubs are usually bookable by EduLink . Filter by Tags Community Lettings Holiday Clubs Wraparound Care Y01 Y02 Y03 Y04 Y05 Y06 Y07 Y08 Y09 Y10 Y11 YR Art - Flying Colours Year R - 6 Art Club Year 7 - 8 Badminton Club Year 7 - 11 Barracudas 4½ to 14 Basketball Year 7 - 11 Basketball & Netball Year 3 - 6 Brass Group Year 7 - 11 Community Lettings NA Computing Club Year 7 - 11 Concert Band Year 7 - 11 Creative Writing Club Year 7 - 11 Curriculum Group Year 7 - 11 Dance Starz Year R - 11 Debate Club Year 7 - 11 Digital Leaders Year 9 - 11 Drama Clubs Year 7 Duke of Edinburgh Award Year 10 Feeba Football - Girls Football Year 1 - 6 Fencing Year 3 - 5 Flute and Clarinet Ensemble Year 7 - 11 Folk Group Year 7 - 8 Football Year 7 - 11 Gymnastics Year 7 - 11 Health & Fitness (morning) Year 7 - 11 Home Learning Club Year 7 - 11 Integr8 Dance Year 1 - 6 Jazz Ensemble Year 7 - 11 Junior Orchestra Year 7 - 11 Keyboard Club Year 7 - 9 Multi Skills Year 1 - 6 Music Circle Year 7 - 11 Music Theory Year 9 - 11 Netball Year 7 - 11 Orchestra (Lower School) Year 1 - 6 Performing Arts Year R - 6 Photography Masterclass Year 7 - 11 Recorder Group Year 7 Relax Kids Year R - 4 Rock Choir Year 7 - 11 Rugby - Boys Year 7 - 11 STEM Club For all pupils Saints Football Year 1 - 6 Samba Band Year 7 - 11 School 'Vox' Choir Year 7 - 11 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club Year 7 - 11 Senior Orchestra Year 7 - 11 Sportskool 5 and 13 years Squash Year 2 - 6 String ensemble Year 7 - 11 Summer Music Enrichment See below Table Tennis Year 7 - 11 Tennis Year 2 - 6 The Gate Newsletter Year 7 -11 USKO Karate South Year 1 - 6 Volleyball Year 9 - 10 Wraparound Year R - 6 Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings

Discover the diverse range of subjects offered at The Westgate School, designed to inspire and challenge students across all key stages. Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Find out more about our range of subjects from Early Years to Year 11. Some subjects are only taught for specfic year groups. You can filter these out by selecting your child's year group below. EYFS | KS1 KS2 Y07 Y08 Y09 Y10 Y11 Art | Fine Art Astronomy Computing | Computer Science Design Technology Drama English Food Preparation and Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish Well-being Curriculum Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

Internal: Pupils from the secondary phase and the primary phase. Personal Development Empowering pupils to know themselves, care for others, and shape a purposeful future Go Go Our Personal Development Curriculum intends to: Enable pupils to make effective choices. Teach pupils to be mindful of British Values. Develop pupils into positive citizens of modern-day Britain. Empowering individuals to grow in self-awareness, responsibility, and lifelong learning. Our personal development curriculum intends (through our Golden threads) to encourage pupils to: Make thoughtful choices that positively shape the future whilst understanding and accepting that their choices will have consequences. Act responsibly towards others and contribute meaningfully to society through ethical and compassionate behaviour. Encourage character development by recognising strengths, areas for improvement, values, and aspirations for personal growth. Why Learn Personal Development? Personal Development (PD) equips pupils to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. It encourages them to be enterprising and supports them in making effective transitions, positive learning and career choices and in achieving economic well-being. A critical component of PD education is providing opportunities for children and young people to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes and explore the complex, and sometimes conflicting, range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future. Personal Development education helps pupils to cope with the changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities. The curriculum for personal development is led by DSL and Year Leaders in the secondary phase, and by the designated Subject Lead in the primary phase. Working with leaders across all phases ensures a consistent approach and a spiralling curriculum which builds on prior learning in a manner which is both age and developmentally appropriate for pupils. *6b All teachers are supported to deliver PD lessons in appropriate way through a CPD programme and individual support by YL/ AYL/Subject Leaders. Specialist teachers are used to deliver some aspects of the curriculum. Working with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive, and happy environment where pupils develop a strong knowledge of self. We help them understand their strengths, make responsible choices, and recognise the consequences of their actions . By providing opportunities to explore careers, set goals, and build essential skills, we support pupils in planning for their future. We also foster a sense of responsibility to others and society , encouraging empathy, community engagement, and global citizenship. This holistic approach prepares pupils to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives beyond school. Long Term Plan (Year 7-11) EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Curriculum overview This aspect of our curriculum is delivered by class teachers with specialist input and assemblies where appropriate. PD offers explicit and implicit learning opportunities that are based on ‘Golden Threads’ that form the backbone of the PD curriculum across all key stages. PD is integral to all we teach and is delivered through a mixture of discrete lessons and within other curriculum areas. We understand that parents are the primary teachers of their children and we work in partnership to ensure our curriculum is complimented by what is taught at home. During Key Stage 1 pupils learn about themselves as developing individuals and as members of their communities, building on their own experiences and on the early learning goals for personal, social and emotional development. Throughout the Primary Phase, in EYFS and KS 1 each class uses a large personal development floor book to evidence our learning. Each half term has a different focus for learning, these can be found on our long term plans. During EYFS and Key Stage 1Pupils learn increasing independence and physical and social awareness, as they move through the primary phase. Pupils are given opportunities to develop effective relationships, assume greater personal responsibility and manage personal safety, including online. Personal Development helps introduce pupils to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities. Curriculum overview PD offers explicit and implicit learning opportunities that are based on ‘Golden Threads’ that form the backbone of the PD curriculum across all key stages. PD is integral to all we teach and is delivered through a mixture of discrete lessons and within other curriculum areas. We understand that parents are the primary teachers of their children and we work in partnership to ensure our curriculum is complimented by what is taught at home. This aspect of the curriculum is taught by class teachers with specialist input and assemblies where appropriate. The Key Stage 2 curriculum builds upon the foundation of work delivered in EYFS and Key Stage 1. Pupils continue to develop effective relationships, assume greater personal responsibility and manage personal safety, including online. Personal Development helps pupils manage the physical and emotional changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities. Different teaching methods are used, such as direct teaching, discussion and debate, research, books, stories, visiting speakers and workshops. The schemes of work and lessons are planned to implement the curriculum intent and are flexible, reflecting pupils’ needs with adaptations to take on board pupils and parental feedback, ideas and topical issues in society. In Key Stage 2, each pupil has a Personal Development journal to record evidence of learning and express ideas. Key Stage 3 Curriculum Content In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about: self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents, pupils and, to take into account wider topical issues/events and, our learning about the issues affecting young people. In Year 7, pupils will also have a one hour Personal Development lesson as part of their weekly timetable. Year 7 lesson will include: My Life To be able to explore puberty, menstruation, different types of feelings, the age of consent, healthy friendships, family, bullying. Statutory elements of RSE. Rights, Respect and Responsibility To explore the role of the UNCRC on protecting children and the role that Citizenship plays for individuals. Diversity of Britain Living in the wider world, exploring multi-culturalism in the UK and looking at the British Values and Protected characteristics. Law and Order To explore different types of Punishment, Law and Order, Youth crime and why young people may commit crimes. In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant Year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about: self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents and pupils and to take into account wider topical issues/events, and our learning, about the issues affecting young people. In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant Year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents, pupils and, to take into account wider topical issues/events and, our learning about the issues affecting young people. In Year 10, pupils will also have a one hour Personal Development lesson as part of their weekly timetable. Year 10 lesson will include: Careers To prepare pupils for the application process for college and part time jobs, including supporting them with interview techniques. RSE and Health Education To deliver the Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education compulsory content. Philosophical and Ethical issues: To explore religious experience, arguments for and against God's existence, suffering, ethics and mythology. Religious attitudes towards matters in life: To explore the ethics surrounding IVF, Cloning, Organ Donation, Human Experimentation. Sport and Ethics To explore the ethics surrounding sport, looking at the ethics in sport, drugs to support performance, religions and participation in sport, sport and competition. Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

Learn about The Westgate School's Pupil Premium strategy, aimed at closing the attainment gap and supporting disadvantaged pupils. Pupil Premium | PE and Sports Premium Pupil Premium | PE and Sports Premium Pupil Premium Strategy Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-26 PE and Sports Premium for Primary Schools 2024-25 At The Westgate School, we aim to: Increase all colleagues’ confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sport. Increase engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity and sport. Raise the profile of PE and sport across the school, to support whole school improvement. Offer a broad and equal experience of a range of sports and physical activities to all pupils. Increase participation in competitive sport. We see continuing professional development (CPD) for staff as a key priority to ensure that improvements to the teaching of PE, sport and physical activity are sustainable. This includes: Professional development Mentoring Appropriate training Access to external resources The Westgate Primary School Sports Premium 2023-24 PE and Sports Premium for Primary Schools In 2013 the Government announced that they would be spending £450 million over the next three academic years to help fund primary school sport, this is called the School Sport Premium. Schools must use the funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE and sport they offer and should use the premium to: Develop or add to the PE and sport activities that the school already offers Make improvements now that will benefit pupils joining the school in future years Schools have the freedom to spend the money however they choose, but this must be towards improving their provision of PE and Sport to give children the opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle and cannot be spent on the delivery of the Core PE curriculum. At The Westgate Primary School, we aim to: Improve pupils’ fitness, health and wellbeing Promote a culture of inclusiveness which enables access to PE and Sport for all pupils Improve the PE skills and stamina of pupils to improve personal fitness Improve the resources and equipment used at The Westgate Lower School Offer a wide range of opportunities in PE Offer a wide range of extra-curricular sports clubs Introduce new sports or activities and encourage more pupils to take up sport To encourage pupils to participate in Sports Competitions Run and take part in Interschool Sports Festivals Provide opportunities for participating in Sport during lunchtimes Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

The calendar and open events page of The Westgate School provides details about upcoming key dates, school events, and open days for prospective pupils and parents. This information helps visitors stay informed about important activities, deadlines, and opportunities to explore the school. For more details, visit The Westgate School's Calendar and Open Events page. Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Calendar & Open Events Term Dates / Inset Days - Academic Year 2025-26 AUTUMN TERM - 03/09/25 ~ 19/12/25 Inset Day - 03/09/25 Half-Term - 25/10/25 ~ 02/11/25 Inset Day - 28/11/25 Inset Day - 01/12/25 SPRING TERM - 05/01/26 ~ 27/03/26 Half-Term - 14/02/26 ~ 22/02/26 Inset Day - 27/03/26 SUMMER TERM - 13/04/26 ~ 22/07/26 Half-Term - 23/05/26 - 31/05/26 Inset Day - 19/06/26 Open Events The best way to experience our school is to see it in action. We hold regular open events for prospective pupils and parents/carers to attend. Booking for secondary phase events will open nearer the time so please make a note in your diary. We regret that we're unable to offer tours of the school outside of the open events. Primary Phase Open Event Dates: Open Mornings run on Wednesday 14th October 2026 and Thursday 22nd October 2026. No booking required Please arrive for 9am talk and the tour will follow. Refreshments will be available. Secondary Phase Open Event Dates: Wednesday 24th June, 2026, 9-11am Wednesday 16th September 2026, 9-11am Thursday 17th September 2026, 5-7pm Thursday 1st October 2026, 9-11am Wednesday 23rd June 2027, 9-11am Booking will open closer to the time of the event. Parking details for all events Parking Information for All Events As we welcome you to the school, please be aware that on-site parking is limited. We kindly ask you to consider alternative methods of travel where possible. We strongly encourage the use of the available parking spaces along Chilbolton Avenue (please refer to the map below). Please note that parking directly outside the school on Cheriton Road is very limited. While there are some spaces available on Cheriton Road , they are fewer than those on Chilbolton Avenue. We understand that there is up to 2 hours of free parking in these areas, but we advise checking local signage for confirmation. For visitors with accessibility needs, a small number of Blue Badge bays are available in the main reception car park 5 minute Park & Stride Route & Drop off/ Pick up zone. Train To Teach Events: The Winchester Schools Training Alliance provides high quality teacher training through a partnership of good and outstanding primary and secondary schools in the Winchester area. We arrange open mornings for prospective trainees across our alliance schools. For booking information see Winchester Schools Training Alliance website Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact