Welcome to Longwill
A Place Where Deaf Children Thrive
Welcome to Longwill School, a progressive specialist school for Deaf children aged 2–11. We are proud to provide a rich and ambitious education through a Sign-Bilingual approach, where British Sign Language (BSL) and English are used in parallel to ensure every child has full access to language, learning, communication, and identity.
As a specialist school, we follow the National Curriculum while delivering highly skilled teaching that enables Deaf learners to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are a community built on belonging, where children grow into confident, independent, and proud young people.
Our Mission
To deliver an ambitious, inclusive and enriching education for Deaf children through exceptional specialist teaching and learning.
Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, and nurtured; a place where they can be curious, develop independence, and discover their potential. We hold high expectations for every child and provide the support, challenge, and encouragement they need to achieve their very best.
Through strong partnerships with families, staff, and professionals, we create a culture where every child feels a deep sense of belonging, their identity is embraced, and their future is full of possibility.
Our Vision We aspire to be a vibrant and progressive school where every Deaf child feels a strong sense of belonging and has the opportunity to thrive. We want our pupils to become curious, independent, and resilient learners who are proud of who they are and confident in the world they are helping to shape.
Safeguarding, diversity, and the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are woven throughout our curriculum and underpin all aspects of school life. We believe that every child has the right to feel protected, respected, and empowered to participate fully in their education and community.
Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. Through CIRCLE – Curiosity, Independence, Respect and Resilience, Community, Learning, and Equality – we create an environment where pupils learn, communicate, and care for one another with kindness and purpose.
CIRCLE
Curiosity • Independence • Respect & Resilience • Community • Learning • Equality
Our purpose is simple: to equip Deaf children with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to lead happy, independent, and fulfilling lives. As a Sign-Bilingual community, we provide opportunities for pupils to become fluent and confident communicators in both BSL and English whilst developing a strong sense of identity.
Together, we empower every Deaf child to feel valued, confident, and capable of achieving their aspirations.
A Message from Miss Jessica Rosser I hope our website provides a valuable insight into life at Longwill School and the many opportunities available to our pupils. We are proud of our school community and would be delighted to welcome you to learn more about the exceptional experiences and achievements of our children.
Warm wishes,
Miss Jessica Rosser