LVS Hassocks gets award for inclusivity
LVS Hassocks has been called ‘a very special place’ in an outstanding report written by Kat Booker, awarding the school the IQM Inclusive School Award.
A Regional Representative from the Independent Schools Association (ISA), Susan Webb said: “When you enter the school, it is obvious what a successful and caring environment it provides to encourage all students to thrive.”
The village school is for young people aged 11-19 with autism or Asperger’s syndrome.
One parent said: “I just can’t fault the school, they know him as an individual and treat him as an equal.”
At LVS Hassocks, supporting students to know and understand about the diversity within both its local and national community is key to its life skills programme.
Kat Booker, assessor of the IQM Award, said in her report that LVS is ‘warm and welcoming’.
“The passion that staff have for ensuring students receive the best possible holistic experience is palpable,” said Kat.
“For every learner, it is a place they are accepted, appropriately challenged, and prepared for their lives ahead,” she said.
She added: “It is a haven where students receive the nurture and understanding they need to build personal strength, resilience, and ambition.”
Jen Weeks, Principal of LVS Hassocks said, “We don’t believe in invisible people at LVS Hassocks, and we are proud of every single person’s achievements and celebrate the diversity within our school.”
“We are delighted to have been recognised for the hard work which goes on at LVS Hassocks and the inclusive culture we have embedded,” she said.
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They said: “To be inclusive, an effective school group must broadly reflect the characteristics of its local communities and support pupils to pursue an appropriate quality education within the school; and effectively support disadvantaged and other vulnerable pupils.”
Pearson Education (2020) a British owned education publishing and assessment service to schools and corporations, said: “Four in five UK teachers feel that more can be done to celebrate diverse cultures, people, and exercise in UK education.”