Tourette's Inclusion in the Community (T.I.C) Accreditation

West Kirby School and College have officially been recognised as a T.I.C (Tourette's Inclusion in the Community) Friendly Establishment. This proves that we are dedicated to nurturing and promoting inclusivity across the school community.

Tourette's is a lifelong, hereditary, neurological condition characterised by tics which are involuntary sounds and movements. The condition is estimated to affect 1 in every 100 school children.

"Tourettes is such a misunderstood condition. It is great to see our school’s understanding of Tourette’s recognised. We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award” - Mrs Dooley, Accreditation Lead.

The award feedback highlighted our whole school approach to Tourette's, through training and activities which raised, and continue to raise, awareness. We held assemblies and watched informational videos alongside our Tourette's SENsitive classrooms webinar as part of our community training aimed at local schools and professionals. Mrs Dooley has been a key part of developing Tourette's awareness and understanding in our school and the achievement of this accreditation.

As a school we are proud to have achieved this milestone and look to continue championing our pupils and watch them flourish.