Avocet House

Avocet House is an independent special school located in Heckingham, Norfolk, NR14 6QP. It caters to a mixed gender population of students aged 8 to 18, with current enrolment at 8 pupils and a capacity of 10. The school is set in a tranquil rural environment, approximately 20 minutes from Norwich, Lowestoft, and Great Yarmouth, and serves a diverse community, primarily focusing on children with complex needs requiring integrated therapeutic support. Opened in April 2005, Avocet House provides a dual registration as both a residential special school and a children's home, emphasizing its commitment to fostering a nurturing and stable environment for its students. The school operates under the guiding principle that every child, regardless of their past challenges, has the potential to thrive when given appropriate support.