Herons Dale School

The school was initially constructed in 1982 to serve students with mild learning challenges between the ages of 4 and 16. Since October 2015, it has served students with a variety of learning disabilities and related special needs as a community special school. Boys and girls ages 4 to 11 who have an Educational, Health and Care Plan or a Statement of Special Educational Needs may enrol in the school, which is maintained by West Sussex County Council (EHCP). We are dedicated to giving all of our kids a joyful, respected, safe, secure, and confident atmosphere in which to learn. We currently have 10 classes, some of which have overhead hoists, 2 sensory rooms, a ball pool, a separate dining room, a sports hall, therapy room, library, cookery room and other rooms that can be used for any necessary intervention work or support work. We also have a number of private party rooms and restrooms. All of our students, regardless of whether they are working on the National Curriculum, P-Levels, or at the Foundation Stage level, are expected to attain high levels of personal success. All members of the school community are expected to be open to new experiences and challenges, to always give their best effort and behaviour, and, to the extent possible, to be considerate of the needs and feelings of others. Every child matters, in our opinion, and has a right to.