A REMARKABLE woman who set up a school for bullied children in Hatton has received an award.
Viv Morgan was presented with Warwick Rotary Club’s Meritorious Service Award in recognition of setting up Northleigh House School.
Rotary club community lead Jackie Crampton introduced Viv to the club as a remarkable woman who for 16 years has brought care and support to vulnerable young people who are unable to access mainstream education. Many have felt so desperate they even attempted suicide.
The school offers a safe, calm and nurturing environment where children can reclaim their self-esteem and resume their education. Some return to mainstream schools, obtain qualifications and enter further education.
In 2011, together with her husband Fred, Viv turned their large home into a school, and have recently acquired another property – Northleigh Mill. Fred and Viv were presented with a Pride of Britain award in 2015, and Viv was awarded an MBE in 2019.
The school, with the motto “overcoming barriers for bullied children”, takes pupils between the ages of 11 and 19 and is a charitable trust receiving funding from the local authorities.
The rotary club has supported them from the start and recently gave another grant of £5,000 to help set up Northleigh Mill. Local businesses and individuals also provide support for activities for the children, and their website has a wish-list for those who would like to help.
President Jon Wassall said Viv was a worthy recipient of the club’s annual Meritorious Award for her work, and presented her with a framed certificate and a cheque for £200 towards the school’s development.
Visit www.northleigh.co.uk for more details.
