Longwill School for the Deaf, previously known as Moseley Road School for the Deaf, was first established in 1895 with a class of 12 pupils
Miss Isabella Longwill was one of the pioneers of special education for the deaf in the United Kingdom and from 1898 - 1933 she was the school's headmistress. In recognition of her outstanding service, the school was opened on it's present site in 1963, bearing her name.
Longwill School of the Deaf is situated on the Bell Hill campus, Northfield, with two other special schools, Victoria School and Centre for Motor Education and George Auden School for Visually Impaired pupils. They were officially opened by Dr Cohen on 21st April 1964.
| Longwill School Bell Hill Northfield Birmingham B31 1LD Telephone & Minicom: 0121 475 3923 FAX: 0121 476 6362 |
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In September 1986, the school was re-organised from all age to primary, providing for pupils from the age of 2.5 years to 12 years.Most pupils transfer to Braidwood, the Secondary School for the Deaf, in the September following their eleventh birthday. Some transfer to Mary Hart Grammar School or local resourced schools
We aim to meet the needs of the 'mainstream' Deaf child - but also recognise that some Deaf children have additional special needs.
Longwill children therefore, benefit from a high level of input supplied by a wide range of professionals, many of whom are not directly involved with the school.
A major aim of the school is the development of self-esteem and independance through the experience of success. When this is linked to the school's wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities, it ensures that the children are given the opportunity of developing their full potential.
There is a positive behavioural policy and children are guided, through Circle-time, to make and follow Golden Rules.
Self discipline and responsibility, through awareness of others, is rewarded.
We have a blue and gold school uniform