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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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8 hours ago

As we get ready for a hot and sunny half term break, what a wonderful opportunity to share our newsletters celebrating all of the fantastic achievement and memorable moments from the Summer term so far. 🌞

First up, Grange Drive!

Our pupils have worked so hard and we couldn’t be prouder! 🧡 … See MoreSee Less

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Birch Wood School
1 day ago

📖 Once upon a Thursday…

An incredible story about Madison.

Madison has been awarded a Youth Award by the Mayor of Ashby for her community work, including volunteering to raise understanding of neurodiversity.

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Birch Wood School
2 days ago

💙Wellbeing Wednesday

Last week our Merlins enjoyed a truly wonderful canal trip on the Sunbeam II, travelling from LOPC to Leicester and on to Birstall. It was a fantastic experience filled with joy, laughter and connection. 🚤
Everyone loved the cruise singing along to sea shanties, waving our boom whackers to the music and taking turns to head up on deck to feel the wind on our faces. Moments like these really supported a sense of belonging, engagement and shared happiness for all. 💙 … See MoreSee Less

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Birch Wood School
4 days ago

📚Teaching and Learning Tuesday

At the heart of everything we do is a belief in nurturing the next generation and last week, we had a wonderful reminder of just how inspiring that can be.

We were delighted to welcome Niamh from Bosworth Academy, who joined the Merlins for her week of work experience. From the very beginning, Niamh embraced our ethos, working alongside our incredible Merlins staff team with warmth, curiosity and enthusiasm.
One of the standout moments from the week came when Niamh brought in her guitar and shared her passion for music with the children. Through musical play and intensive interaction, she created joyful, engaging moments that truly captured the interests of each pupil in the Merlins. Her approach not only supported communication and connection but also helped us discover new motivators within the group. 🎸

Niamh’s time with us didn’t just benefit the pupils, it enriched our practice too. Her confidence, creativity and reflective approach highlighted the importance of fresh perspectives and how much we can learn from those just beginning their journey in education.💙

We are so proud to hear that Niamh now feels even more inspired to pursue a career as a Special Educational Needs teacher. Experiences like this show just how valuable work experience can be in shaping future pathways and building passion for inclusive education. 👩🏼‍🏫

Thank you Niamh, for sharing your talents, your positivity and your love of learning with us. We have no doubt you’ll go on to become an outstanding teacher. 🌟 … See MoreSee Less

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What Our Parents Say…

“Keep up the good work, excellent school.”

“The teachers are an asset to my son and others, thank you.”

“I am extremely happy with the progress my daughter is making – she has come on in leaps and bounds. I feel Birch Wood Vale is tailor made for her needs.”

“Keep up the good work, excellent school.”

“The teachers are an asset to my son and others, thank you.”

“I am extremely happy with the progress my daughter is making – she has come on in leaps and bounds. I feel Birch Wood Vale is tailor made for her needs.”

“I am so happy with how my son has progressed in the school setting over a short period of time. A big ‘thank you’ for everyone’s help and especially for their exceptional support. I know that he will blossom throughout the school setting. Thanks again!”

“The primary school said under no circumstances could he go back after Christmas. Sending him to Birch Wood is the best thing I ever did, I couldn’t be more pleased. He is calmer, telling me about things he enjoys at school. Everybody has noticed such a big change in him, all of my family appreciate everything you are doing, it has changed our lives.”

“My son is really happy, he’s started playing again and back to the old child. Everything is really positive and he is much happier when he comes home. The unit has been really positive for him”

“I am happy with the new assessment and tracking system. My son seems very happy at school and appears to be making good progress. The teachers seemed very knowledgeable about my son’s abilities and when to push him. I would like to comment on his next IEP before it is finalised.”

“The provision has been outstanding in every way and the staff are brilliant with strategies to ensure progress is made in all areas of my son’s school life. We couldn’t ask for anything more!”

“I was very impressed with how positive ad enthusiastic all staff were tonight (as always). Especially impressed with all the efficient, colour coded information on my sons progress and it’s equivalent grade in GCSE.”