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• Planned Industrial Action in December

  Mon 01 Dec 2025

  Important notice: Planned Industrial Action in December

   

  Staff who are members of the National Education Union (NEU) have announced planned industrial action. This is in relation to pay, conditions and policies. Industrial action is scheduled for 17^th, 18^th and 19^th December. During this period the school will be partially closed to pupils as some staff will be unavailable. Parents will be notified if their child’s class is closed on these days.

  We have followed all processes and worked closely with the union, the local authority and HR specialist advisers to find a resolution and avoid disruption – unfortunately an agreement was not reached. We are disappointed that despite our best efforts the strike action will continue. This will have a profound impact on all our pupils who receive specialist care as staff affected will not be available to work. This decision has not been taken lightly and we apologise for the inconvenience this will have on families. The wellbeing of our pupils remains our highest priority, and we are working to minimise the impact on their education.

  Updates will be shared as soon as possible, and we encourage you to check your emails and the school website regularly

• St. Patrick’s Day

  Wed 19 Mar 2025

  Yew class put on a fantastic assembly about St. Patrick’s Day! They shared what they had been doing in class and invited everyone to decorate their shamrock! It was such a fun way to celebrate.

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! 🍀✨
   

  

• 🎉✨ "Check out our incredible pupils rocking out during yesterday's Rocksteady music session! 🎶 It was an amazing experience filled with energy and creativity! 🌟

  Tue 04 Feb 2025
  

• Care Home Visit

  Wed 15 Jan 2025

  In December some of our pupils had the wonderful opportunity to visit Karuna Manor Care Home! We joined in a relaxing temple session, got creative with arts and crafts, and made some beautiful Christmas decorations with the residents. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Huge thanks to Karuna Manor Care Home for their warm welcome and enthusiasm – we can’t wait to visit again!

  

• Friends of Woodlands

  Wed 15 Jan 2025

  🎉 A Huge Thank You from the Friends of Woodlands! 🎉
  
  We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents, families, and friends who attended Woodlands Christmas Show and supported us by purchasing raffle tickets. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over £1,000!
  
  This is an amazing start to our School Buses Fundraiser, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Your support will make a big difference in helping us reach our goal.
   

  

• Rebound Therapy

  Tue 26 Nov 2024

  This week Rowan Dolphins enjoyed their weekly rebound therapy session. The session supports the children to develop their core strength and balance as well as building on their relationships with staff and peers. The trampoline is a great motivator and therefore often promotes lots of spontaneous communication

  

• Remembrance day

  Thu 14 Nov 2024

  Yesterday Lime class had a super special Remembrance Day assembly! We learned about the 11th hour, 11th day, and 11th month, and then we all took a moment of reduced noise for one minute to remember the brave soldiers. After that, we had so much fun using our parachutes to launch red balloons and confetti into the air, celebrating their memory! It was a wonderful way to honour them together!

  

• Science - rocks and volcanos

  Tue 21 May 2024

  Aspen class have been learning about rocks in science this term. They have been sorting different rocks according to their characteristics, e.g. 'colour and texture.'
  Pupils also worked in pairs and enjoyed making volcanos using vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and food colouring. 👩‍🔬🪨

  

• Ancient History

  Thu 16 May 2024

  Fir and Mulberry Class have been learning about Ancient Rome and Egypt this term.  They enjoyed dressing up as soldiers,  making pyramids out of sand and learning about different Egyptian gods through role play activities.  They also went to the British Museum where they saw some beautiful statues , mosaics and even mummies! It was busy but lots of fun!

  

• Sponsered Walk

  Thu 09 May 2024

  Woodlands Special Needs School Leads Successful Sponsored Walk to Fund Sensory Interactive Floor Projector

   

  On Wednesday 1^st May, students, staff, and parents from Woodlands Special Needs School joined forces with an enthusiastic team of students from Park High School to complete circuits of Chandos Park. Guided by their shared commitment to enriching educational experiences, participants walked side by side, demonstrating unity and support for the cause.

  Woodlands Special Needs School in collaboration with Park High School proudly announces the success of its recent sponsored walk held at Chandos Park. The event aimed to raise funds to acquire a state-of-the-art interactive floor projector for the school, enhancing learning opportunities for its students. The funds raised through the sponsored walk will be used to purchase a sensory interactive floor projector, a valuable tool that will revolutionize sensory learning experiences for students at Woodlands Special Needs School. The projector will create interactive floor displays that stimulate visual and tactile senses, fostering engagement, exploration, and learning.

  We raised an amazing £3854, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and donors for their generosity and support.