Our Awards
2024 NASS Innovation Award!
This award recognises the use of new, adapted, or innovative practice within a school or organisation to further improve the lives of children, young people and/or their families, or the organisation as a whole. Aurora Hanley School won this their project, “Children’s Community Cooking Project - Tackling Food Waste and Food Poverty.” Watch video.
Tes Schools Awards 2024 Winner: Specialist Provision School of the Year
Aurora Hanley School has been awarded the top national accolade of 'Tes Specialist Provision School of the Year'. Read more.
Pearson National Teaching Awards - Silver Winner
Principal Tracy Whitehurst from Aurora Hanley School in Bucknall has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Read more.
Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2024
The Green Flag Award is a visible indication of a school's commitment to Learning for Sustainability and an internationally recognised accreditation for excellence in sustainable education.
Autism Advanced Accreditation Specialist Award
Aurora Hanley School are part of a growing community of services committed to providing the highest standard of support for autistic people.
Children and Young People Now Award
Aurora Hanley School are the 2022 Learning Award Winners
Communication Friendly Award
Elklan Communication Friendly Status is awarded to settings that have trained and supported all their staff in communication and language development.
Sleep Right Award
Being a 'Sleep Right' school means that key staff are trained in understanding the latest evidence about sleep, the impact of sleeplessness and the effects of behaviours, emotional and environmental factors on sleep. We are able to work with parents, carers and young people to empower them to make adjustments to lifestyle and behaviour in order to effect positive changes leading to healthy sleep patterns and improved mental and physical health.
CPD Award
Our school has been recognised as a CPD Champion for our ongoing investment in staff development.
