Lampard Community School is a special school situated in North Devon. We cater for children aged 5-16 with complex needs, all of whom have speech, language, communication and interaction needs (SLCN) and are working significantly below age-related expectations. We are one of 10 Devon special schools within the SENtient Co-operative Foundation Trust. All of our students have Education Health Care Plans.

Our school aim is for our students to go on to lead as independent, fulfilling and happy lives as possible as adults and to gain as many of the skills needed to do that during their time with us; every day counts. Through our bespoke curriculum, our dedicated and skilled team of staff support our students to be as functional and as independent as possible. We put great emphasis on developing our students’ social communication skills which help them to go on to make some good friendships and to enjoy being part of the school community supporting their wellbeing.

We make sure that we get to know our students well and we strive to provide the right kind of provision for them to achieve their potential. We value our very positive relationships with students, parents and carers. "Pupils enjoy coming to school and say it is a 'happy place' for them to learn.” Ofsted July 2017. We work collaboratively with parents, carers and with a variety of different agencies to help us to provide the most effective and appropriate provision within our designation. The recent Ofsted report identified our commitment in ensuring that outcomes continue to improve for our students.

As a school community we encourage all of our members to set high standards in whatever they do and we celebrate all achievements. Whilst our students have a wide range of different needs they also have a wonderful mix of talents, interests and personalities which we celebrate. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and when learning with us, children are cared for, valued, challenged and supported to achieve the very best they can.

When our year 11 students leave Lampard they are more confident, many are considerably more independent and they are well-prepared to take on new opportunities and challenges. "Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education." OFSTED July 2017.

We are very proud of our school and hope that our website will provide you with a valuable insight into everyday life and also special events that highlight our work.

If you would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact us or to arrange to visit.

Jennie Harvey,

Headteacher