We are delighted that the exceptional learning environment, academic & personal development opportunities and wellbeing support that LVS Hassocks provides is recognised in national awards. Proud to be LVS Hassocks!
AWARD! – 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.
SHORTLISTED! – 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.
AWARD! – 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.
AWARD! – 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 it’s ongoing IQM Centre of Excellence status for 2023.
ACCREDITATION! – 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.
ACHIEVEMENT! – 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.
ACCREDITATION! – 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.
ACHIEVEMENT! – Principal Jen Weeks shortlisted for TES Head of the Year Award
Awarded in June 2022
LVS Hassocks Principal, Jen Weeks, receives 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.
AWARD! – 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.
AWARD! – 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.
ACHIEVEMENT! – 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!
AWARD! – 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!
FINALIST! – Independent Schools Award for Outstanding Response to COVID-19
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.
GOLD! – 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 it’s “family feel” and seamless communication.
WINNER! – 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)
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.
WINNER! – 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.
“I just wanted to congratulate you, your staff and pupils, on winning the ISA Award for Outstanding Provision in Learning Support. It is certainly very well deserved. When you enter the school, it is obvious what a successful and caring environment it provides to encourage all your students to thrive.”
Regional Representative, ISA
We’re working towards Artsmark – Awarded by Arts Council England
This is an opportunity to receive recognition and further develop our arts and cultural education provision.
Student Awards
Students are entered into competitions and awards throughout the year for a range of achievements to encourage confidence and praise their hard work. Some recent successes are listed below, congratulations all.
Academic year 2020/21 student awards:
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LVS Hassocks are proud to be part of the Licensed Trade Charity’s award-winning family of 3 schools.
LVS Ascot is a mainstream independent school delivering excellent academic provision to day & boarding students, LVS Hassocks and LVS Oxford are specialist schools providing outstanding education to students with an Autism diagnosis.
We pass our congratulations to LVS Ascot for recently being awarded the ISA Award for Outstanding Sport (Large School)!