3 December
East Surrey MP officially opens Aurora Chaldon School
East Surrey MP Claire Coutinho has officially opened Aurora Chaldon School in Mersham saying it would help make a difference to the lives of autistic young people across Surrey.
Ms Coutinho said: “It was brilliant to be able to come and officially open Aurora Chaldon School and see the great work staff are doing to equip young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the skills they need to succeed. I particularly enjoyed meeting pupils and hearing about the journey they’ve been on and how this new specialist school is making such a positive difference to their lives.”
Aurora Surrey schools’ Principal David Thomas gave Ms Coutinho a tour of the school and introduced her to some of the pupils, after which she cut a ribbon to officially open the school.
Mr Thomas said: “Chaldon School supports young people with autism and additional needs, providing an environment where they can thrive, achieve, build positive friendships and follow their passions into their next stages of education and training.”
"It was a pleasure to introduce Ms Coutinho to our fabulous young people." David Thomas, Principal
Aurora also runs two other specialist schools in Surrey: Aurora Poppyfield School, in Effingham, for 11 to 16-year-olds; and Aurora Redehall School, in Smallfield, for six to 11-year-olds.
Aurora CEO Kelvin Donald, said: “Since we were established 10 years ago, The Aurora Group has been on a mission to provide high-quality, person-centred, education and care to enable all those we support to thrive and fulfil their potential.
“Today, thanks to our highly skilled teaching, support and therapeutic teams, we’re positively impacting the lives of more the 1,500 children, young people and adults with SEND across our 27 registered services in the UK.
“Our mission continues with Chaldon, which is committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND in and around Surrey.”
