Awards
Awards & Recognition
We are always delighted that the exceptional learning environment, academic & personal development opportunities and wellbeing support that LVS Hassocks provides is recognised in national awards. We’re proud to be LVS Hassocks!
LVS Hassocks wins SEND School of the Year at the Independent School of the Year Awards
Awarded in Nov 2023
LVS Hassocks has won the SEND School of the Year Award at the ISA Awards 2023.
Winning this award is a testament to our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our students.
LVS Hassocks shortlisted for Small Independent School of the Year.
The organisers say…
“The Independent Schools of the Year awards are designed to give independent schools an opportunity to celebrate and showcase their extraordinary achievements, and 2025 has been no exception. The innovative and life-affirming student experience which independent schools provide to their students is awe-inspiring and the stories told in the entries are both moving and humbling.
A record number of nominations was received again this year and Chair of the judging panel, Dr Helen Wright said: “Reading through this year’s entries, the judges have been particularly struck by the resilience and determination shown by the UK independent schools’ sector in the face of unprecedented challenge to their existence. Meantime, globally, independent schools are facing up to political uncertainty with equal levels of fortitude. Independent schools across the world, it is clear, are working harder than ever to ensure that their students – and the whole community – will develop into well-rounded human global citizens who are able to make the most of their own skills in order to contribute positively to humanity.”
It has been truly wonderful to receive so many nominations which clearly celebrate ‘excellence in education’ and showcase the myriad of activities in which our students have the opportunity to excel.
LVS Hassocks achieve ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status
Awarded in February 2024
LVS Hassocks were awarded the IQM Centre of Excellence status in February 2023 and delighted to confirm its ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status for 2024.
LVS Hassocks shortlisted for Specialist Provision School of the Year
Awarded in April 2023
LVS Hassocks have been recognised in the shortlist for the Tes Schools Awards 2023, the 15th year of the awards. We are delighted to be finalists for the Specialist Provision School of the Year.
LVS Hassocks achieve Artsmark Award
Awarded in April 2023
LVS Hassocks are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Award in a momentous year for the programme as it celebrates 20 years of arts, culture and creativity in schools.
LVS Hassocks achieve ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status
Awarded in February 2023
LVS Hassocks were awarded the IQM Centre of Excellence status in February 2022 and delighted to confirm its ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status for 2023.
LVS Hassocks achieve National Health & Wellbeing Accreditation for second year in a row
Awarded in February 2023
LVS Hassocks has received a National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation for successfully engaging the whole school in building a culture where mental health and wellbeing is placed at the heart of decision making.
LVS Hassocks has achieved The Rainbow Flag Award
Awarded in January 2023
The LVS Hassocks community are proud to provide students with an education that builds LGBT+ awareness into the curriculum and provides a positive and nurturing school environment that allows students to express and accept their true selves whilst reaching their full potential.
LVS Hassocks has achieved National Mental Health & Wellbeing Accreditation
Awarded in July 2022
LVS Hassocks has successfully completed a comprehensive mental health and wellbeing training programme demonstrating its commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and pupils in line with DfE guidance and best practice.
Principal shortlisted for TES Head of the Year Award
Awarded in June 2022
LVS Hassocks Principal, Jen Weeks, receives an outstanding level of recognition being shortlisted for the prestigious Tes (Times Education Supplement) Head of the Year award at the Tes Schools Awards on Friday 17th June 2022.
LVS Hassocks Awarded IQM Centre of Excellence Award
Awarded February 2022
LVS Hassocks have become a Centre of Excellence after holding the Inclusion Quality Mark Award. A Centre of Excellence brings schools together to share and build on their existing good practice.
LVS Hassocks Awarded IQM Inclusive School Award
Awarded in January 2022
LVS Hassocks promotes Diversity and Inclusion after being awarded IQM Inclusive School Award. We have been called “a very special place” in an outstanding report written by Kat Booker.
LVS Hassocks Validated Healthy Schools Status
Awarded in March 2022
LVS Hassocks are proud to achieve the self validated Healthy Schools Status. The aim of the status is to help schools allow their pupils to grow safely, responsibility and healthily!
RHS Campaign for School Gardening Level 4
We are thrilled to have recently received the RHS Campaign for School Gardening Level 4 Award – through successfully using tools, protecting plants, harvesting produce and more!
Independent Schools Award for Outstanding Response to COVID-19 Finalist
We are delighted to have recently made the shortlist in the Independent Schools Awards 2021. LVS Hassocks are pleased to be recognised for our commitment to maintaining a positive learning environment for students during the pandemic. Fingers crossed for the finals.
LVS Hassocks awarded Gold National SMSC Quality Mark
Our school has been recognised for its Spiritual Moral Social Cultural development with the Gold Award Quality Mark. LVS Hassocks has been commended for its “family feel” and seamless communication.
ISA Award for Outstanding Provision for Learning Support 2020
Awarded in February 2021
LVS Hassocks was praised for standing out from the crowd for it’s well-rounded approach in meeting individual needs to ensure each child is confident and well prepared for life after school.
Accredited ‘Sleep Right’ School – National Association of Independent Schools & Non-Maintained Special Schools (NASS)
July 2022
Our nurse, Sarah Prater, recently completed training and obtained the accreditation for the school. Building on knowledge in sleep health enables us to further understand and support the mental & physical wellbeing of our students.
The National Children & Young People Awards 2020, The Children with Disabilities Award
Awarded in August 2021
LVS Hassocks successfully evidenced ‘going that extra mile’ in promoting the ability of children with disabilities as well as providing a truly child centred service.