Headteacher’s Welcome
Welcome to Thomasson Memorial School
I am incredibly proud to welcome you to our wonderful school, where all our children are very special to us, and we aim to create a community that is equally special to them.
As a school for deaf children from 2 to 16, our approach is underpinned by a communication strategy that gives all children equity of opportunity. We use the full spectrum of spoken and signed communication within a framework of nurture, challenge and unending support.
The curriculum we have developed has been specially designed to bring out the unique talents, skills and qualities of all our young people. We place emphasis on developing the crucial communication, language and literacy skills that can support the children to unlock learning opportunities in all subject areas, become independent learners and achieve their potential.
Our staff are the heart of our school. I am a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, and my team of qualified teaching staff are passionate about delivering the best education and equipping your child with the life skills needed for a successful future.
We ensure that our curriculum supports our children with their mental health and well-being. We are passionate about raising self-esteem and confidence; social and emotional literacy are the base skills required to move through education and life.
Another important part of our school is you, our wonderful parents and carers. You will see in the many parent and pupil stories in our prospectus that you and your child are very important to us. We champion the link between school and home and work hard to involve you on every step of your child’s journey.
I would urge you to visit our amazing school to experience first-hand the beautiful, nurturing environment we’ve built. I am convinced you will feel reassured that there is no better educational setting for your child to thrive in and be impressed by the curriculum and support we can offer.
Lisa Lane
Headteacher