"My son is no angel and has made some mistakes in the community but school have always been there. I want to thank everyone at Waterloo Lodge for all their wonderful support. The School has done so much to help my family over the years and if I could give anything back in return then I would be the first to do so." Parent

"I enjoy coming to school because some of the staff are just amazing. They really do want to make a difference to our lives and while I am in school they make a difference to mine." Pupil

"I really feel supported by the staff in school. My son is soon to leave school and I am afraid he will not be able to manage in college. The team at WLS put me at ease and I know that they will be there to help me no matter what." Carer

"I still keep in touch with Mr Welsh the schools’ 14-19 Coordinator. He is great at what he does. He is always there to help me and will support me in setting up new placements, even though I left school last year. He goes the extra mile and really does make a difference in people’s lives." Ex Pupil

"I have just returned from a visit to Waterloo Lodge School and have to say it was an absolute pleasure. The staff and pupils were extremely welcoming and there is a great atmosphere in the classrooms. The staff are actively supporting the pupils and seem happy in their jobs. I think they really get what the kids need and go out of their way to ensure they get it. I will be pursuing a placement here for my son." Prospective Parent

"Some of our teachers are so approachable and I know they care. They spend a lot of time with us in the day and do everything to support us. I am sure we can get on their nerves but they are always patient and considerate of our needs." Pupil

"I have just had a great placement at WLS and would definitely return if I was given the opportunity to do so.The staff were so welcoming and took me under their wing straight away. A lot of them are not just colleagues but friends too. This is evident in their warm and supportive relationships. There is a real team spirit in the workplace. The kids are amazing too. They model the behaviours off the staff and embrace new people in the setting. I will always remember this as a happy experience and was really sad to leave. Thank you WLS for making my time with you a memorable one!" Trainee Teacher

"At Waterloo Lodge we get to do so much fun things. We do have to work hard in lessons but we have bonus rewards, weekly activities and bigger trips to the cinema, wall climbing, skating and sometimes we get to go to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. We get to stay in Alton Towers at the end of the summer term and some of us get to go abroad. This year I’ve been nominated to go to Spain. I cannot wait for this." Pupil

''I just wanted to say how welcoming, friendly and helpful all the staff were.
Waterloo Lodge seems like a fantastic school, brilliant learning environment, and I'm really looking forward to working alongside you all over the coming months'' Email received from visiting Professional