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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What a brilliantly busy week it has been at Birch Wood, packed full of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom!
-This week we’ve seen incredible classroom learning alongside lots of off-site, cross-curricular opportunities.
– Our Robins took part in a local table cricket competition, while the Penguins represented us brilliantly at the Boccia County Final.
– The Peacocks enjoyed a wonderful Forest Schools trip, exploring and learning in the great outdoors.
– We celebrated World Book Day as a whole school, with everyone invited to dress up as their favourite character or create their own – it was amazing to see so much creativity and a real love of reading across the school.
– We were delighted to welcome the Mayor, who visited the college this week, and BWC students continued to impress us with their ongoing work for Duke of Edinburgh.
– Over at Grange Drive, many classes enjoyed time out in the community, visiting the park and local shops and building valuable life skills.
– Some of our students also had the chance to visit an outdoor pursuits centre for some climbing, while the Hummingbirds had an incredible first session at horse riding.
What a brilliant week at Birch Wood 💙 … See MoreSee Less
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📚 Once Upon a Thursday 📚
Today we are celebrating World Book Day, a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and explore the magical world of books together.
To start the day, we’re delighted to share our Zog Story Massage, beautifully read by Faye and Matthew. This is a lovely way to bring the story to life through touch, movement and imagination.
We hope you enjoy listening and joining in at home as we celebrate the joy of reading and storytelling together. 📚 … See MoreSee Less
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💙 Wellbeing Wednesday: Zones of Regulation
This week, we’re sharing how we support our pupils to understand their feelings through the Zones of Regulation.
The Zones of Regulation is a simple, visual framework that helps children recognise how they are feeling and understand what is happening in their bodies.
😢☺️ How we introduce feelings 😆😡
We begin by helping pupils identify and name emotions. One way we do this is through our Feelings Boxes, which contain different sensory items linked to specific emotions. These hands‑on experiences help pupils connect physical sensations with feelings, making emotions more meaningful and accessible.
🪞We also use mirrors to help pupils explore and understand facial expressions, supporting them to notice what different emotions look like on their own faces. Throughout this process, adults clearly label emotions, helping pupils build emotional literacy and make links between feelings, expressions and body signals.
🔵🟢 What are the Zones? 🟡🔴
🔵 Blue Zone – When our body is running slow and low. We may feel tired, sad, sick or bored.
🟢 Green Zone – Feeling calm, happy and focused. This is when we are “good to go” and ready to learn.
🟡Yellow Zone – When emotions are heightened and we may start to lose control. Feelings can include worry, frustration, anxiety, excitement or silliness.
🔴 Red Zone – Feeling out of control, experiencing very big emotions such as anger, panic, or elated.
We teach pupils that all feelings are okay, and that emotions change throughout the day.
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📚Teaching & Learning Tuesday
Today we’re proud to showcase some of the fantastic work being created by our GCSE Art students, led by our brilliant art teacher Jeannette Boyd. 🎨
Students are developing personal responses to the themes "Magnificent" and "Interior", demonstrating impressive skill, creativity and refinement of ideas. Their work shows a willingness to experiment, combining detailed drawing, painting, mixed media and 3D concepts to explore form, structure and movement.
Inspired by architecture, pop art and natural forms, students are confidently pushing their creative boundaries. From architectural studies based on first‑hand photography, to bold interior designs and ambitious wave and crystal concepts, their sketchbooks and outcomes reflect careful research, independence and a genuine passion for art.
👏🏼 We are so proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening in GCSE Art 👏🏼 … See MoreSee Less
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