--- title: "Sarah Hall MP Officially Opens ‘The Compass’ at Great Sankey High School" url: "https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-11-10-sarah-hall-mp-officially-opens-the-compass-at-great-sankey-high-school" school: "Great Sankey High School" --- # Sarah Hall MP Officially Opens ‘The Compass’ at Great Sankey High School ![Image of Sarah Hall MP Officially Opens ‘The Compass’ at Great Sankey High School](https://files.schudio.com/great-sankey-high-school/images/news/The_Compass_Opening_WEB_(1_of_1).JPG) 10 November 2026 Great Sankey High School was delighted to welcome Warrington South MP Sarah Hall to officially open The Compass, a new dedicated inclusion provision made possible through significant investment from Wade Deacon Omega Trust. The Compass represents an important milestone in the school and Trust's commitment to ensuring that every student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. The purpose-designed provision includes a dedicated physiotherapy room, a sensory space and a range of specialist intervention areas, providing tailored support for students' learning, physical, social and emotional needs. The name The Compass reflects a powerful philosophy: ***“The compass came before the clock. Why? Because direction has always been more important than speed. Focus on where you're headed — not how long it takes.”*** This message is at the heart of the school's approach to inclusion, recognising that every student's journey is different and that progress is about moving in the right direction, not how quickly you get there. During her visit, Sarah Hall MP officially cut the ribbon, toured the facilities and spoke with students receiving support through reading interventions, English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision, and social and emotional development programmes. Reflecting on her visit, Sarah Hall MP said: **“It was lovely to cut the ribbon and officially open The Compass at Great Sankey High School.** **“I really enjoyed meeting the students and seeing first-hand the progress they're making and what they're achieving.** **“Having dedicated inclusive spaces like The Compass within our mainstream schools is so important. Every child deserves the right support to learn and develop".** Eva, a Year 9 student, shared how the support she receives has made a difference to her school experience: **“Meeting the MP was a wonderful experience, she was really kind and asked me insightful questions about the Compass and the support I receive at school. One of the questions was what made high school easier, I replied the staff, as they made my transition much nicer.** **“They are so kind and have made me feel so comfortable at this school, they are all amazing and have made it easy to go and talk to them if I need. They have given me tons of confidence.”** Eva's words highlight that, alongside the investment in specialist facilities, it is the dedication, care and relationships built by staff that make inclusion truly meaningful. The Compass is more than a dedicated space. It reflects a shared commitment from Great Sankey High School and Wade Deacon Omega Trust to removing barriers, celebrating individual progress and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive. At Great Sankey High School, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do — because every journey matters, every step counts and direction will always be more important than speed. 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