Dear pupils, parents, carers and the Serenity community,

I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Headteacher of Serenity School Coulsdon. To join such a vibrant, caring and successful school is both a privilege and an exciting opportunity, and I look forward to beginning this journey with you.

What makes Serenity so special is clear the moment you arrive: our ethos of Care, Value and Challenge runs through everything we do. We care deeply for every young person, we value each pupil’s uniqueness, and we challenge them to aim high, believe in themselves and achieve more than they thought possible.

We have much to celebrate together. Ofsted has recognised Serenity as Outstanding in all areas, and this year we proudly received the Autism Accreditation Specialist Award from the National Autistic Society — proof of our commitment to creating a school where difference is respected, understood and celebrated. Our pupils’ achievements this summer, from qualifications to enrichment successes, remind us daily of their resilience, talent and creativity.

My vision is simple: that every pupil belongs, makes excellent progress and leaves ready to thrive in their next stage of life. We will inspire learning through our 3-Tier Curriculum, grow independence through life skills and careers opportunities, and strengthen our community by working in partnership with pupils, parents and staff.

To our parents and carers: thank you for the trust you place in us. To our pupils: you are the reason we are here, and we will always care for, value and challenge you. And to our staff: I am proud to join such a dedicated team.

I look forward to the year ahead and to building on Serenity’s success together.

With warm regards,