Hatton Special School
Community special school in Woodford Green (Redbridge).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Roding Lane South Woodford Green Essex IG8 8EU Hatton School: Lighting the fire of curiosity and enquiry in the mind of every pupil. Our Vision: Lighting the fire of curiosity and enquiry in the mind of every pupil Hatton Special School is a great school.
We are proud of what we have achieved and working hard to grow and develop to become even better We believe that every individual has the potential to thrive and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in the power of personalized learning, tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs and interests of each student.
Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a school where pupils, families and staff come together to create a nurturing and inclusive community. Here at Hatton, diversity is celebrated, and differences are embraced as strengths. We hope you can find all the information you are looking for Here you will find.
If you would like any more information please contact the school office on 0208 551 4131 or Roding Lane South Woodford Green Essex IG8 8EU
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 102881
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Constituency
- Ilford North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Essex | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Hema Patel Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Frances Ballaster Harriss | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Richard Hunter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Juliet Hamilton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Christina Rainbow | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Nida Sajjad | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Meraph Kiflay | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Helen Essex | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Sahal Qazi | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rohil Mesiah | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Joanne Newman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Smaling | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Salma Kosar Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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