Where a Love of Learning Grows
Birch Wood School
Where a Love of Learning Grows
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We provide a wonderful learning environment and SEND expert staff who are highly committed to our pupils. An education at Birch Wood positively changes children’s lives allowing them to achieve their ‘personal best’. Our ENABLES culture embodies our high aspirations and unwavering passion and determination to provide outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
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This ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ we are reflecting on last week’s big "Glow Up” event in celebration of PMLD Awareness Day. As always it was wonderful to celebrate our amazing young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. From a live Tac-Pac inspired session led by our brilliant music therapist Neil, to pupils coming together for a party in our music themed corridors around Grange Drive. There was joy, connection and celebration everywhere!
While we are proud that all of our young people are celebrated every day at Birch Wood, we also want to see a wider “glow up” in our local community. Our learners and their families deserve inclusive, accessible and equitable facilities and opportunities beyond school.
Something as simple and essential as a Changing Places toilet can make a huge difference, instantly improving accessibility and enabling families to participate more fully in community life. Following our petition two years ago, we are hopeful that plans to install this facility Melton town will soon progress. We would very much welcome an update from Melton Borough Council on this important development.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this video which captures highlights from an incredibly special day!
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🌳This Week at Birch Wood
What a fantastic and enriching week it has been across Birch Wood!
Students from our KS2 classes enjoyed a full-day Forest School trip to Battram Woods. They developed their knowledge of trees and wildlife while taking part in a range of exciting activities. Engagement from all students was truly amazing!
Our GCSE Photography students successfully completed their exams, producing some incredibly high-quality work. We are very proud of their creativity and dedication.
On Tuesday, BWCA students visited Belton House, where they worked towards two ASDAN modules. They explored the history of the building and researched a national conservation organisation. It was a wonderful day, and students produced excellent work inspired by their hands-on experiences.
Students from across the school also took on the challenge of climbing at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.
At Grange Drive, we held a vibrant Glow-Up Day to raise awareness for PMLD Day!
Members of the Falcons proudly represented Birch Wood at the Secondary Inclusive Athletics Competition at Saffron Lane, showing great sportsmanship and effort throughout.
Students came together to enjoy a joyful singing assembly. They learned Makaton signs for the marathon and practised singing through a variety of songs, showing great enthusiasm and engagement.
✨ What a brilliant week at Birch Wood full of learning, experiences, and achievements! ✨ … See MoreSee Less
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📖Once upon a Thursday
Birch Wood Vale, Ashton House and Birch Wood College are excited to take part in our sponsored reading challenge in partnership with Usborne Books. Pupils will be raising money to update the non-fiction section of their library.
It’s launch day tomorrow in school, get your books and sponsorship forms at the ready.
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💙 Wellbeing Wednesday – Understanding our Sensory System
Our sensory system (how we process things like movement, touch, sound and body signals) helps us to feel safe, regulated and ready to engage. When this feels out of balance, we may need extra support.
This poster gives a clear overview of the 8 senses that make up the sensory system and lots of practical activity ideas you can try at home 👇 … See MoreSee Less
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