--- url: "https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/" school: "Mayfield School" --- ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/images/blocks/DSC_4459.jpg) ## Head's Welcome This is a wonderful school, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to find out about Mayfield School. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of this outstanding school, and to work with such a fantastic staff team and wonderful pupils. Mayfield Special School is a unique place where our young people are nurtured, cared for and educated to the highest standards. ## Our Aims The aims of our school are for all young people to be safe, happy and enjoy learning. Specifically, we aim for our pupils to be: - Effective communicators - Independent learners - Prepared for life after school - Creative, adaptable and able to manage change ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_0481.jpg) ### Welcome [welcome](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/welcome) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_1101.jpeg) ### Term Dates [term-dates](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/parents/term-dates) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_1105.jpeg) ### Newsletters [newsletters](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/newsletters) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_1104.jpeg) ### Key Contacts [staff](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/staff) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_1103.jpeg) ### Safeguarding [safeguarding](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/safeguarding) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/imagecache/720x720c/menu/IMG_1107.jpeg) ### Governors [governors](https://mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk/governors) ![](https://files.schudio.com/mayfield-school-cumbria/images/homepage/IMG_0495.jpg) ## Partnership A strong partnership between school and home is of the utmost importance to us. We welcome you to visit our school to see first-hand how special it is. There are many occasions throughout the year when the success and achievements of our young people are celebrated, and we hope you will be able to attend, these are special occasions that are treasured by pupils, parents and carers and staff. [Read more ](https://mayfield-school-cumbria.schudio.com/school-information/leading-parent-partnership-award-lppa) ## Ofsted > "This is a school where everyone is valued and included. 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