--- title: "Farewell message from Miss Young" url: "https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-25-farewell-message-from-miss-young" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Farewell message from Miss Young ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/news/Happy_Retirement.jpg) 25 March 2026 Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to wish you a fond farewell as I will be retiring from my role as SENDCO at school at Easter. It has been an absolute privilege to work with you and your children. I have always been deeply moved by the resilience and heart of this community. My goal has always been to ensure that every child, regardless of the challenges they face, has a voice and the support they need to thrive. Seeing your children grow, overcome obstacles, and find their confidence has been the most rewarding part of my career. While I am looking forward to a new chapter—which will involve plenty of long walks with my dog, coffee with friends, and some voluntary work—I will truly miss the wonderful relationships I have built with so many of you. Please be assured that I have worked closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Mrs Rossall, especially, who is taking on the role of SENDCO, to ensure a smooth transition, so that the support and care your children receive continues without interruption. Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your children’s journeys. I wish you and your families nothing but the very best for the future. I will miss greeting you and your lovely children at the gate every morning. Warm regards, Miss Young SENDCO and gate-keeper [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/news/canvas.png)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-13-newsletter-14-13th-march-2026) Previous ### [Newsletter 14 - 13th March 2026](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-13-newsletter-14-13th-march-2026) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/news/canvas.png)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-27-newsletter-15-27th-march-2026) Next ### [Newsletter 15 - 27th March 2026](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-27-newsletter-15-27th-march-2026) ### Parents - [Admissions](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/admissions) - [Term Dates and Holidays](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Uniform](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/uniform) - [Clubs and Extra-Curricular](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/childcare-provisions) - [Breakfast Provision](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/breakfast-provision) - [School Lunch Menu](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/school-lunch-menu) - [School News](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/news) - [Online Safety](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-safety) - [Parent View](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/parent-view) - [PTFA](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/ptfa) - [Annual Survey Feedback](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/annual-parent-survey-2025) - [Childcare Offer and Charges](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/childcare-offer-and-charges) - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)