The Livity School
Community special school in London (Lambeth).
Location
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At The Livity School, we aim to provide a creative and practical curriculum with a focus on personal development. We help our pupils gain the skills they need to live functional and independent happy lives. Our tailored curriculum helps build confidence and develops learning both at school and in the community.
Everyone in our school is treated with kindness, respect and understanding. We value and celebrate what makes each person unique. The Livity School is part of the Elm Court Livity Federation. The Federation consists of two SEND schools in Lambeth: Elm Court School and The Livity School. Executive Headteacher: Joanna Tarrant BSc (Hons) PGCE MA(Ed) NPQH
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 133440
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2001
Governing body (4 current, 7 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Jenner Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Samantha Battersby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Euan Sutherland | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tom Pearce | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Silvia Pani | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Katrin Nikolova Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Merissa Higgins Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Marta Mrozowska Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Laura Cabraal Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Joanna Tarrant Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sonya McCann Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record