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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Swinging into the weekend!
Play and leisure sit at the very heart of our curriculum pathways here at Grange Drive and we are committed to creating outdoor spaces where every learner can experience joy, movement and connection.
Yesterday we proudly celebrated the grand opening of our brand new accessible swing and it was an instant hit! Our learners showed their delight and enthusiasm from the very first moment, reminding us why inclusive design matters so deeply.
We cannot wait to see this space come to life even more as we move into the spring and summer months. Here is to more laughter, movement and meaningful moments for all! 💙💚 … See MoreSee Less
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🌳This Week at Birch Wood!
We’ve had another fantastic week at Birch Wood, full of achievements and memorable experiences!
🏅 KS2 Panathlon
Our pupils took part in a local KS2 Panathlon event, competing against other schools and finishing an impressive 2nd place!
🏃 KS2/3 Athletics
Some of our Ashton House and Treehouse pupils represented Birch Wood at an athletics competition, showing great determination and sportsmanship.
🚆 Post‑16 Falcons
The Falcons continued developing independence life skills, including a trip to Melton Train Station to explore transport, timings and community spaces. They’ve also begun visiting the market to run their own stall, putting learning into real‑life practice.
🌲 Owls Residential
The Owls enjoyed their first ever two‑night residential, taking part in adventurous outdoor activities. Every Owl tried something new, and we couldn’t be prouder!
🛍️ BWC College Pop‑Up Shop
BWC College students ran a pop‑up shop for the whole school, selling items they had made themselves.
👏 Well done everyone – what an amazing week at Birch Wood! 💚 … See MoreSee Less
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🌞 Good morning from Lea Green Learning and Development Centre
Wow — what a fantastic day our Owls had yesterday! 🦉
We started the morning building fires, exploring the woods and enjoying some time playing at the park. In the afternoon, we headed over to Cromford Canal for an exciting canoeing adventure! 🚣♀️
We ended the day with some fun in soft play before heading to bed after such a full and fulfilling day.
We couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful Owls and everything they have achieved over the past few day 💛 … See MoreSee Less
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📚 Once Upon a Thursday
At Birch Wood, we use adapted Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics, and one of the most important things we teach is using pure sounds.
Pure sounds help children hear words more clearly, blend more confidently, and develop strong early reading skills.
👉 What are pure sounds?
They’re the clean, crisp sounds – for example:
– m (not muh)
– s (not suh)
– t (not tuh)
Using pure sounds makes blending much easier for our learners.
🧡 How can you help at home?
– Practise the sounds together
– Have fun spotting sounds in books, signs and around the house
🎥 Here’s the Set 1 Speed Sounds pure sounds video to help:
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