TWS - Setting the Scene

Thomas Wolsey started in the 1930s as Whitton Open Air School for delicate children. It has changed dramatically since, in both clientele and structure. Although the single-storey core of buildings date from that era, a considerable amount of development has taken place in recent times.

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Since the 1930s Whitton Open Air School has become Thomas Wolsey School. You can find all about Cardinal Thomas Wolsey here.

Extensions to the original structure include:

Purpose-built areas for the Nursery/Reception Years, the 6th Form Department, Science Department and an indoor swimming pool.

Thomas Wolsey also has a refurbished Independent Living Skills Department, a fully equipped Gym, two Information Technology Resource Centres (one of which includes the library), a Design and Technology Workshop/Art Studio, and a Sensory Studio.

Additionally, there are seven general teaching rooms, a large dining area, specialist areas for physiotherapy (including a hydrotherapy pool), speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and three refurbished toilet areas.

The outdoor educational environment includes a Sensory Garden, Wildlife Area, and a purpose-built Adventure Playground. In addition the Nursery has its own outdoor play area.

All recent developments throughout the school have been designed to be as accessible as possible.