What is the Student Support Centre?

The Student Support Centre (SSC) is a building within Guiseley School run by our SENCO and supported by nine Teaching Assistants, a Targeted Support Lead, as well as other specialist and administrative staff. It is an area of the school where students can feel safe, listened to and understood. It is primarily used by students with special educational needs. The staff there can help students who may need particular therapies in order to thrive in their schooling. You can hear Mrs Gallagher, our SENCO, talk in further detail about the SSC by clicking here.

George's Challenge

Hi, my name is George and I’m a Teaching Assistant at Guiseley School, working in Student Support Centre and providing support to students who may need a little extra help. Staff in the Student Support Centre (SSC) work across the school providing support to students with a diverse range of need.

I will dedicate one hour each day to walking 5k in my local area for four weeks to reach my fundraising target of £750. This will be in my own free time and outside of the many miles I walk each day around the school. Funds raised will be put towards the range of learning tools used by students accessing support from the Student Support Centre, for example, tablets, laptops, headphones, reader pens and a range of other useful equipment that will enhance students’ learning.

Why is this a challenge?

As a Type 2 diabetic I must exercise regularly to maintain my glucose levels. During lockdown I found that I wasn’t getting as much exercise as I normally would in school, so I set out for walks each day. Now I want to continue these walks and raise money for the Student Support Centre too.

How can I follow George's Progress?

You can view my progress on the school website at guiseleyschool.org.uk/george and on the school's twitter account (@guiseleyschool ). Look out for my blog, achievement of milestones and the pictures from my walks.