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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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23 hours ago

These photos say it all… what a fantastic second day our Ashton House pupils have had at Lea Green! … See MoreSee Less

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Birch Wood School
2 days ago

🎥 Our Executive Head, Phil Leaney, shares a short video update, reflecting with our school community and looking ahead. We hope you’ll take a moment to watch. … See MoreSee Less

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Birch Wood School
2 days ago

📚 Teaching & Learning Tuesday

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Our residential offer gives pupils meaningful opportunities to apply their skills in real‑life settings; building confidence, independence and resilience through shared experiences beyond school.
Today, Ashton House are on Day 1 of their residential at Lea Green and what a fantastic start it has been. Pupils have embraced challenges canoeing on Comford Canal and exploring the Derbyshire caves, showing courage, teamwork and determination as they stepped outside their comfort zones.
These moments matter. They support pupils to face fears, develop self‑belief and recognise what they are capable of achieving.
We’re ending the day with some fun in soft play before dinner, followed by a night walk – the perfect close to a brilliant first day 😊
We are incredibly proud of our pupils and staff for making learning count where it matters most. … See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

✨ Milestone Monday ✨

As we start a new term, we’d love to share our Spring newsletters, celebrating the fantastic achievements and memorable moments from the Spring term 🌱

Our pupils have worked so hard and we couldn’t be prouder!🩵 … 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.”