Longcause Community Special School
Community special school in Plymouth (Plymouth).
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
At Longcause School, we aim to be leading ambassadors and educators for children with Autism in the South West. Our goal is to provide high quality education for children on the autism spectrum., to be a centre of excellence. We respect and celebrate people on the autism spectrum. We are committed to enhancing their life, well-being, abilities and successes.
We have a passion to understand, support, teach and enhance. We value compassion and professional excellence working in partnership with families. Click below to see our term 1 newsletter Dear Families, Kernow Health will be attending the school on Thursday 5th February to provide vaccinations for year 9, 10 & 11 pupils against Meningitis ACWY, Tetanus, Diphteria and Polio.
If you would like your child to receive this vaccination please click the following link to access the online consent form: Please quote the unique school code. The code for your school is DV113650 If you are unsure as to whether your child has received this vaccination previously or have any further questions please call Kernow Health on 01392 342678. Thank you, Jade
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Dance
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Gardening
- Photography
- Stem
- Swimming
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 113650
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Constituency
- South West Devon
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart David Frederick Jenkins | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Lucy Noble | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Barnaby West | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nicholas Rich | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Colette Teresa Forsyth | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Faye James | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2031 |
| Mr Alan Robert Charlick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Fleming | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Trudi Skinner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher Anne Elizabeth Hutchinson Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 · term ended 2026 |
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