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Communication - Makaton

Communication - Makaton

Published: 12 May 2025

Each Monday as part of our total communication approach we have sing and sign assemblies across the school for the different age phases. We practice a sign of the week from the Makaton charity and in Primary practice some key signs to take back to class, for example linked to our curriculum topic or…
Life skills in and out of School

Life skills in and out of School

Published: 18 March 2025

Students in TG3 have had another busy week getting up to lots of exciting adventures, working to develop their confidence, independence and lifeskills. They have been out in the sunshine, working on gardening skills and creating ‘fairy houses’ out of natural materials to decorate our trees and provide shelter for insects! They used physical skills and collaboration skills working together to make them, and hang them…
Post 16 @ Canalside Activity Centre

Post 16 @ Canalside Activity Centre

Published: 07 March 2025

This half term TG4 will be attending Canalside in Blackburn with support from Sporting NRG where they will take part in a variety of outdoor learning activities…
World Book Day 2025 part II

World Book Day 2025 part II

Published: 06 March 2025

Here are a few more photos from World Book Day…. We’ve had lots going on with older students supporting younger children to look at books, with class 4 enjoyed sharing stories with S8. Some pupils also enjoyed a story and music with music man, teacher Greg in the afternoon…
World Book Day 2025

World Book Day 2025

Published: 06 March 2025

The theme for world book day this year is ‘read your way’ which suits us wonderfully here at Newfield! We have dressed in the clothes we like to wear to read in ranging from pyjamas, to our weekend chill clothes and of course some fabulous dress up outfits…
Physical Skills and Pancake Day

Physical Skills and Pancake Day

Published: 04 March 2025

Children had a flipping good time today, using their literacy, communication and physical skills, having a go at making pancakes for Shrove Tuesday! Some children enjoyed making choices of fillings to make their own delicious treats. Some enjoyed reading the recipe…
Bingo!

Bingo!

Published: 11 February 2025

Today, the post 16 department put their maths skills to functional use when they had a bingo bonanza afternoon. It was a great opportunity to socialise and enjoy a fun afternoon. There were prizes…
Children's Mental Health Week 25

Children's Mental Health Week 25

Published: 02 February 2025

This week we are celebrating all things to do with promoting positive mental health for everyone! We will be having lots of fun and thought provoking events taking places in school - both in class and during leisure times. We also have a staff wellbeing…
Explorers Exploring!

Explorers Exploring!

Published: 12 December 2024

Today some of our younger pupils had the wonderful opportunity to explore Santa’s Grotto in Oswaldtwistle. Hosted by the Ozzy Elves at Union Road Community Church, this magical event is a true community effort, with everyone pitching in to transform…
Bamboozle - The River

Bamboozle - The River

Published: 04 December 2024

Today we hosted Bamboozle Theatre Company for a performance of The River which is an interactive and immersive show. The multi-sensory environment was beautifully crafted to transport pupils into a world of gentle wonder,…
Parent Workshop - Communication

Parent Workshop - Communication

Published: 28 November 2024

This week we ran a parent workshop on ‘Supporting Communication at Home - AAC and supporting spoken communication’, the session was attended by one of the speech therapists who works with school and was delivered by Assistant Head Sarah. The turnout was lovely and it was great to speak to parents. The session covered what is meant by communication and…
Takeover Week 24 - part II

Takeover Week 24 - part II

Published: 22 November 2024

More takeovers have taken place throughout the week, with our young people experiencing a wide range of adult roles. On Thursday, Suha had the pleasure of showing some visitors around…
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