St Lawrence School

St Lawrence School in Horncastle is a special school catering to children aged 5 to 16 with a wide range of additional needs, all of whom have an Education Health Care Plan. The school offers a flexible and personalised curriculum based on four distinct pathways, emphasizing social interaction and independence development. It supports students with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, motor coordination difficulties, and emotional or anxiety-related challenges. The school uses a restorative approach to behavior and employs various communication methods including Makaton signing, symbols, PECS, PODD, and iPads. The school moved into a newly built facility featuring 17 classrooms, including specialized rooms for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Facilities include a hall and studio for rebound therapy and physical education, soft play, sensory play, physiotherapy, life skills, social recreation, and calming spaces. Outdoor areas include a sensory garden, horticulture area, sports pitches, and exercise equipment. The new building and facilities are part of a £100 million investment by Lincolnshire County Council to improve special education provision. St Lawrence School is part of the Inspire Connected Communities Trust and is recognized for its supportive, inclusive environment and high level of expertise in special educational needs. The school fosters academic, social, emotional, and physical development through a multi-sensory curriculum designed to engage and challenge students.