Welcome from the Headteacher, Paul Sanderson
As Headteacher of Orchard Manor School, I wanted to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself to you, and to express my enthusiasm for the exciting times ahead.
Almost all my career in education has involved supporting young people with SEND, with the past nine years being in headteacher and senior leadership roles. Our school aims to create an outstanding learning environment for children from five years old and upwards. This will be based around an ethos of care, respect and inclusivity, supported by an experienced staff team and an organisation with an enviable reputation for providing outstanding outcomes for autistic young people.
I aim to provide our pupils with a relevant academic curriculum that enables them to progress positively, regardless of their levels of ability, enriched with life skills and vocational opportunities that they can take forward into adult life.