The Orchard School is celebrating an exceptional achievement after being recognised at the 2026 North East Lincolnshire SEND Awards, receiving four prestigious awards, including the highly coveted Education Setting of the Year title.
The annual awards celebrate excellence across the SEND community, recognising individuals and organisations that go above and beyond to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Alongside being named Education Setting of the Year, three learners from The Orchard School were also honoured with individual awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The awards reflect the dedication, resilience and success of the school’s learners, as well as the inclusive and nurturing environment that enables every young person to thrive.
The recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of the entire Orchard School community, including learners, families, staff and professional partners, who work together to create meaningful opportunities and achieve the very best outcomes for every learner.
Shool Principal, Steven Broderick, said:
“Winning Education Setting of the Year is an incredible honour and one that belongs to every member of our school community. We are immensely proud of our learners and delighted that three of them also received individual awards recognising their personal achievements. These awards reflect the dedication of our staff, the unwavering support of our families and professional partners, and, most importantly, the determination and resilience shown by our learners every day. Together, we continue to create a school where every learner is valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.”
Everyone at The Orchard School would like to thank parents and carers, professional partners and staff for their continued support, which has helped make this remarkable achievement possible. The school looks forward to building on this success and continuing to provide exceptional opportunities for its learners.