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- 26/03/26
Forest School: Skills, Teamwork, and Fireside Treats
Last Friday morning, our learners embraced the outdoors with another exciting Forest School session, filled with hands-on activities, new skills, and plenty of teamwork. The day began with a focus on safety and tool use, as learners were introduced to axe work. Under careful supervision, they pra...Read Full Story - 25/03/26
Growing Through Outdoor Learning
In forest school, learners worked together to make paracord bracelets, carefully weaving the cord to create their own colourful and practical accessories. They also explored woodcraft by using pieces of tree trunks to create small wooden accessories, developing their creativity while learning about...Read Full Story - 25/03/26
Learners Learn Lifesaving Skills!
Learners recently took part in an exciting and highly practical Street First Aid session, delivered as part of the ongoing Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) programme. During the session, learners were guided through a range of essential first aid techniques, including how to place a casualty sa...Read Full Story - 23/03/26
Virtual Reality Brings Violence Reduction Learning to Life
Learners took part in an engaging Violence Reduction session, exploring real-life scenarios through the use of VR headsets. The immersive experience allowed learners to step into different situations and see the potential impact of choices, helping them better understand the importance of making saf...Read Full Story - 12/03/26
Learning for Life
Our learners have taken part in working with the Violence Reduction Unit. Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit is built on the belief that if we improve lives, we can prevent crime, especially violent crime.Read Full Story - 11/02/26
Cricket in Action
A new year and new term learners were given the opportunity to take part in Indoor table cricket. Table cricket is an adapted version of cricket, played on a table tennis table and specially designed to give young people with a disability the chance to play and compete in the spor...Read Full Story - 03/02/26
The rain didn’t let up, but neither did the enthusiasm.
A new cohort of learners arrived at Forest School bundled in waterproofs, greeted by dripping trees and muddy paths. Instead of retreating, they leaned in. Sparks soon flew as they learnt how to safely build and light a fire, cheering when the first flames caught despite the damp air.Read Full Story - 09/12/25
A Learner With a Story to Tell
In English lessons, we get to see learners discover their strengths in unexpected ways. Recently, one learner showed just how powerful creative writing can be. He wrote a striking story about a lone child drifting through nothingness, shaping oceans, forests, and mountains out of emotion and i...Read Full Story - 09/12/25
Forest School Bird Box
A learner at forest school had a productive morning gathering fallen branches, leaves and scraps of weathered wood, he carefully selected pieces that could be given a new purpose. With guidance, they measured, sawed, and fitted the recycled wood together, discovering how each unique shape can become...Read Full Story - 03/12/25
Cinema Trip Success!
Our learners had a fantastic time on their recent cinema trip. The excited group travelled together to the cinema as part of our curriculum enrichment programme, putting their independence skills into action in a fun, real-world setting.Read Full Story - 03/12/25
Forest School Adventures
Over the last two weeks, learners have taken part in engaging Forest School sessions, making full use of the outdoor environment and the variety of activities available. They created Christmas wreaths using natural materials, made bird feed lard balls to support local wildlife, collected wood, and w...Read Full Story - 03/12/25
The Fat Ball Adventure at Forest School
It was a crisp, sunny morning at Forest School, and the learners gathered around their tutors. The forest was alive with the sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds, but the animals were beginning to struggle with the colder weather. Ben and Paul had an idea to help them—and the learners...Read Full Story
