Student Welfare

Student Walefare

At WLES, we prioritise the well-being and safety of all our students. We try our best to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

Support Services

Our dedicated staff is available to assist students with various concerns:

  • Academic guidance
  • Personal issues
  • Health and medical needs
  • Accommodation queries

Emergency Contact

24-hour emergency number: 02031981888

Safeguarding

  • We have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, especially for students under 18.
  • Our Designated Safeguarding Lead and team are committed to protecting younger students.
  • See our safeguarding policy here.

PREVENT Strategy

  • We are committed to the PREVENT strategy, which aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
  • All staff receive training on identifying and reporting concerns related to radicalisation.
  • We promote British values and encourage open dialogue on these topics.

Junior Programme for Ages 12-17

Our Junior Programme is designed specifically for students aged 12 to 17 during the summer months and for closed groups all year round.

Key features include:

  • Supervised activities by qualified staff
  • Tailored academic support
  • Social integration opportunities
  • Strict safeguarding measures

Accommodation

Students can request half-board homestay accommodation at an additional cost.
All homestay families undergo thorough vetting and inspection.
Alternative arrangements can be made with relatives or family friends.

Parental Consent

Parents or guardians must complete a consent form, including:

  • Curfew times
  • Permitted activities
  • Travel arrangements

A Parental Travel Consent Form is required for under-18s coming to the UK. Please see more information here.

Social Programme

We offer:

  • Opportunities to meet students outside of class
  • Exploration of interesting places in London
  • Supervised activities suitable for under-18s

Note: Some activities may not be suitable for under-18s, and participation is not compulsory. 
Social programme changes may be made but are communicated with students, parents, and guardians in advance. 

Health and Safety

Our welfare staff are always ready to assist with advice about medical services or local amenities.

Welfare Drop-Ins

Starting in October 2024, we will offer Welfare Drop-Ins at our Uxbridge Road site, providing:

  • Confidential space for students to discuss well-being
  • Support from trained staff
  • Safe and welcoming environment

Meals and Kitchen Facilities

 

  • The school provides kitchen facilities for student use.
  • Students are responsible for their own meals.

Options for meals include:

  • Bringing food from home
  • Purchasing food from nearby establishments
  • Meals provided by homestay hosts (for students in homestay accommodation)

Transport Information

School Address
Shaftesbury House  
49-51 Uxbridge Road  
Ealing, London  
W5 5SA  

Closest Tube Station

  • Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central and District Lines)—approximately a 10-minute walk from the school.
  • Bus Stops
  • Bus Stop: Ealing Broadway (Routes: 83, 207, 427, 607)—located near the tube station.
  • Bus Stop: Uxbridge Road (Routes: 65, 207, 427)—just a short walk from the school.

Transport Costs
Students are responsible for paying for their own transport in and around London. It is important to ensure that they have sufficient funds for their travel needs.

A guide is provided with the enrollment documents.