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Throughout our residential and day schools across the UK, we’re able to effectively split our specialist education provision where needed.

This means we’re capable of providing dedicated learning environments tailored to the unique needs of children and young people with social and emotional issues, as well as offering specialist care and education for children on the autism spectrum, or to those who have associated learning difficulties.

Here we take a look at examples of typical case studies within our Education division. They highlight the positive differences we’re able to make in ensuring that all the children and young people we support are able to maximise their personal development and learning capabilities – all within a nurturing, understanding framework.

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10th July 2026
Chorley Town Hall and Madame Mayor

Waterloo Lodge School Year 6 and 7 pupils were delighted to visit the Town Hall for a

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8th July 2026
Waterloo Lodge Homegrown Flowers

A beautiful selection of flowers, grown by pupils during horticulture sessions with Miss Newsham at Waterloo Lodge

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5th July 2026
Eco Town and Trashion Show

Pupils from Waterloo Lodge School recently took a fantastic trip to Eco‑Town in Leyland, where pupils had

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12th June 2026
Fire Safety at Waterloo Lodge School

Representatives from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service visited Waterloo Lodge School to teach pupils about fire

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22nd May 2026
Waterloo Lodge School Explorers Class bring learning to life Into the Rainforest

The Explorers celebrated the end of their topic with a vibrant Rainforest Day. Pupils took part in

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14th May 2026
Waterloo Lodge School Open Day April 2026

Waterloo Lodge School recently hosted a highly successful Open Day, welcoming parents, carers, prospective families, local neighbours

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1st May 2026
Waterloo Lodge and Oakfield House Pupils Enjoy a Fun-Filled Day of Gardening, Teamwork and Chickens.

Waterloo Lodge School was delighted to welcome pupils from their sister school, Oakfield House School, for a

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24th April 2026
Key Stage 3 Students Make Their Mark in Creative Printmaking Workshop

Key Stage 3 students developed their creative confidence by learning a new skill during a printmaking workshop.

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22nd April 2026
Explorers’ Rainforest Adventure: Learning Comes Alive in the Jungle

The Explorers brought their topic to life by immersing themselves in the Jungle Experience, enriching their learning

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21st April 2026
Explorers’ First Steps into the Rainforest

The Explorers have enjoyed being introduced to our new topic, Rainforests. We particularly loved the story ‘There’s

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31st March 2026
Bringing Smiles with Spring Pots

During recent horticulture lessons at Waterloo Lodge School, pupils have been busy creating beautiful spring daffodil pots,

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20th March 2026
End of Term Trip for the Explorer’s at Waterloo Lodge School

The Explorer’s Class enjoyed a fantastic end-of-term trip to celebrate the close of the Spring Term, bringing

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5th March 2026
World Book Day 2026

Deep in Waterloo Lodge School where the corridors wind, The children had stories and fun on their

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14th October 2025
COSMO Corner Space Visit

As part of our exciting Space Week celebrations, pupils at Waterloo Lodge School were thrilled to welcome

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3rd October 2025
Harvest Festival Thanks

We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff for their generosity during this year’s Harvest Festival. Together,

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2nd October 2025
Waterloo Lodge School Christmas Fayre

Get ready for some festive fun! We’re excited to invite you to our Waterloo Lodge School Christmas

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24th July 2025
Waterloo Lodge School Raises £1430.00 for North West Air Ambulance

Pupils and staff at Waterloo Lodge School are celebrating a fantastic fundraising achievement, having raised an impressive

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6th June 2025
The Big Green Clean-Up at School

Waterloo Lodge School came together for a fantastic environmental initiative. Pupils and staff rolled up their sleeves

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8th May 2025
80th VE Day Celebrations

VE Day and were a credit to their parents and carers. School was festooned with Union Jack

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10th April 2025
End of Term Easter Activities at Waterloo Lodge School

Pupils at Waterloo Lodge School had a fun packed last day of Term. They took part in

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24th March 2025
The Explorers and the Digger

People who help at Waterloo Lodge School To make the Explorers class topic’ ‘people who help‘ a

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18th March 2025
Waterloo Lodge School in the community

Waterloo Lodge School pupils grew their own daffodil bulb pots in the horticulture area. Pupils then spent

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7th March 2025
The Explorers Class meet our new QT Robot.

The Explorers class have enjoyed meeting our new QT Robot. QT Robot is our new learning tool

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22nd November 2024
CSI: Pupils Crack the Case in a Real-Life Detective Adventure!

Pupils Crack the Case in a Real-Life Detective Adventure! Ever wondered what it’s like to solve a

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13th November 2024
Honouring the Fallen: Pupils Lead Poignant Remembrance Day Ceremony

In a moving ceremony, our school came together to remember the sacrifices of those who served and

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31st October 2024
Christmas Fayre

You are invited to come to the ‘Waterloo Lodge School Christmas Fayre’, which will take place on

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12th September 2024
Jeans for Genes Day

Waterloo Lodge School will be taking part in this year’s Jeans for Genes Day on Friday 27th

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2nd July 2024
Waterloo Lodge School Careers News

Volunteer week for pupils and staff at Waterloo Lodge school has been a huge success this week.

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25th April 2024
Spring Term Newsletter

Find out about the news and events from our Spring Term – January to March 2024. Know the forthcoming dates for the Summer Term and the GCSE Exam Timetable.

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15th March 2024
Open Day – 26th April 2024

Come and visit us on Friday 26th April, 9.30am – 1.30pm. You are warmly invited to tour our facilities, meet the headteacher and find out about the amazing opportunities we offer here.

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18th January 2024
Autumn Term Newsletter 2023

Take a look at our most recent school newsletter.

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22nd December 2023
Derian House and Waterloo Lodge School Fundraiser

Waterloo Lodge School is delighted to share the tremendous success of our fundraising efforts for Derian House Children’s Hospice over the past twelve months. Together, our dedicated staff and pupils raised an astounding £1600.00 through a series of engaging initiatives. From the innovative Enterprise Challenge, where Form groups turned a £25.00 investment into profitable ventures such as hot drinks stalls, Spring hamper raffles, mocktail stands, and a thriving car wash business, each activity showcased the creativity and commitment of our school community. The collective enthusiasm exceeded our initial pledge of £1000.00, demonstrating the generosity and impact we can achieve when working together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved for making a significant difference in the lives of those supported by Derian House Children’s Hospice. Your dedication is truly commendable, and we look forward to continuing our positive impact on the community

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12th December 2023
Waterloo Lodge School Apprenticeship Week

During apprenticeship week Waterloo Lodge School invited the employer’s relationship team from Runshaw College to talk to

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13th November 2023
Honouring the Chorley Pals

A Remembrance Sunday Tribute by Waterloo Lodge School Pupils At Waterloo Lodge School, the spirit of Remembrance

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20th April 2023
100 Word Story Competition

Ten pupils from Waterloo Lodge School took part in a 100-word story competition from the Young Writers. 

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17th April 2023
Online Workshop – Introduction to Sensory Integration 28th April 2023

The Red Rose Wellbeing and Clinical Hub provides support for young people across schools within the Outcomes

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24th March 2023
Waterloo Lodge School joins the GB School Clean Pledge

Staff and pupils from Waterloo Lodge School pledged to collect 50 bin bags of rubbish as part

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8th March 2023
Waterloo Lodge School Budding Artist

Zara Parker from Waterloo Lodge School won joint first place for her Green Initiative Logo design…

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3rd March 2023
World Book Day at Waterloo Lodge School 2023

The theme for World Book Day this year was Disney or Fairy Tale characters. All staff and pupils celebrated the joy of World Book Day by dressing as their favourite characters…

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26th February 2023
The Enrichment of Animals

On the last day of Spring 1 Half Term, Miss Bennett, PE Teacher, arranged to bring in her two baby lambs; Harriet and Hugo as part of Form time enrichment.

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7th December 2022
Waterloo Lodge School Visits Bolton Octagon Theatre to watch A Christmas Carol

Pupils from Waterloo Lodge School welcomed in December with a theatre visit to see A Christmas Carol at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton…

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18th November 2022
Children in Need and Anti-Bullying Week, November 2022

The theme for Waterloo Lodge’s Children in Need event this year was odd socks day, to incorporate

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21st October 2022
Deutsche Woche (German Week) at Waterloo Lodge School

This week, Waterloo Lodge school engaged in another theme week. This time focusing on Germany, including the

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