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Panda Paramedic Visit

Panda Paramedic Visit

Published: 02 February 2026

his morning students participated in bronze, silver and gold first aid sessions which were really successful. Dawn the Paramedic joined us…
Immersive Music Experience - Beat of the Nation

Immersive Music Experience - Beat of the Nation

Published: 30 January 2026

Today S9 attended an immersive music experience by the British Army at Bolton Albert Halls. Here the students had an opportunity to explore some real army uniform…
Life skills across school

Life skills across school

Published: 23 January 2026

Class 8 have been very busy today - first they enjoyed a cooking session this morning - they cleaned the tables and their hands, then explored cutting and spreading skills and trying new flavours. This afternoon they have been working off their food, enjoying their gymnastics…
A Busy Week Learning!

A Busy Week Learning!

Published: 16 January 2026

We have had another fantastic week all over school, doing lots of different activities to develop our skills, independence and having loads of fun! We had the LKS2 Semi Fomal classes WOW event this week, where we had two pods set up in the hall and studio to represent a sensory experience of Winter and Spring. These link…
Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Published: 10 December 2025

Today Key Stage 4 hosted their Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Wow event. Students had been planning an event related to the story Alice in Wonderland and made the informed decision to hold a tea party. Students made decorations, drinks, cakes…
Students At Space

Students At Space

Published: 04 December 2025

Today 4 students from TG1 had an amazing time at the Space centre in Preston. They were in the newly refurbished ‘Space 1’ and the girls were very impressed! There were bubble tubes, ball pits, water beds, infinity mirrors and light games to name a few…
Takeover Week - part 3

Takeover Week - part 3

Published: 21 November 2025

We have had an amazing week, with older students taking over adult roles all over school. They have all worked so hard and really enjoyed having responsibilities, making choices and using their communication and physical skills to get lots of jobs done! We had Z who has taken over from Mathilde’s role as Family Wellbeing Coordinator. Z has sent emails to…
Takeover Week - part 2

Takeover Week - part 2

Published: 20 November 2025

We have had more of our students taking over adult roles inside and outside as part of Takeover Week. TG3 have all been doing lots of different adult roles this week so far… M enjoyed take over day, helping Tracy in the kitchen, several boys were a good help with Galina and helped…
Takeover Week 2025

Takeover Week 2025

Published: 18 November 2025

This week we have our (now annual) Takeover Week, where our pupils takeover adult roles in school. They have chosen the job they would like to try out and will have the opportunity to work with staff and experience carrying out activities and making decisions. Today, Libah has been working with Deputy Jenny - she welcomed…
Planning for the Future Event 2025

Planning for the Future Event 2025

Published: 04 November 2025

Today we hosted our popular annual transition event - Planning for the Future - here at Newfield. Service Providers, Carers, Parents and Young People attended to…
Halloween 25

Halloween 25

Published: 31 October 2025

In the last week of the half term, children were enjoying lots of Halloween activities! In S4 they took turns choosing metal Halloween cutters then hammering them into a pumpkin to make a lantern. Everyone enjoyed the activity and then they chose which lights they wanted to put inside it when they had finished. The older students had been busy preparing and then holding their Halloween Enterprise event, where there were…
Harvest Collection 2025

Harvest Collection 2025

Published: 07 October 2025

On Friday 3rd October we held harvest assemblies in school, where we celebrated all of the lovely food that harvest time brings us. Families and staff had been asked to bring in donations for us to take down to Blackburn Foodbank, to support local people who may be struggling and provide them with some help and food support…
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