“The care and support my son receives from Woodlands School has helped him to grow into the bright and happy young boy he is today”. - parent    “We are so proud of how far our son has come and so grateful to everyone who continues to support him on his journey”! - parent     

"Woodlands School has a very friendly, inclusive learning environment" - staff     "I feel happy and safe here." – student     "The school could be no better; it's great as it is." – student    

    

 

Welcome to Woodlands School

As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a vibrant and nurturing school community where every pupil is supported to thrive. At Woodlands, we are proud to be part of the Unity Multi Academy Trust, working together with our partner schools to share best practice and continually improve the experience for all our pupils and families.

 

Our school is guided by the values of Respect, Integrity and Collaboration. We believe that by upholding these values in everything we do, we create a positive, inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.  Our ethos – Ready, Respectful and Safe – is at the heart of our daily life at Woodlands. We encourage all members of our community to be ready to learn, to show respect for themselves and others, and to stay safe both in and out of school. These principles help us to build strong, trusting relationships and a culture of mutual support.

 

As a broad-spectrum specialist provision, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our pupils, providing tailored support and personalised learning opportunities so that every child can achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work in partnership with families and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils. 

 

Thank you for visiting our website. Please explore further to find out more about our school, our values, and the exciting opportunities we offer. 

 

Warm regards,
Mel Keating
Headteacher 

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NEWS and EVENTS

🌟 COMING UP!!!! 🌟 Thursday 5/March - WORLD BOOK DAY. 🌟 9-13/March - BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK. 🌟 Friday 20/March - RED NOSE DAY incl. 'design yer nose' competition. 🌟

 

Aston Villa Foundation have teamed up with

The Children's Book Project to run a book drive

over the period of World Book Day! 

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There will be a themed lunch for World Book Day, next Thursday 5th March. Please see menu below....

A Midsummer Nights Dream ✨ by William Shakespeare

In the first Spring half term of 2026, KS4 were asked to study A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. 
 
The story is set around the event of the upcoming wedding of the Duke of Athens and two couples of young Athenians with their own romantic difficulties.  Add to the mix a band of poor Athenians who intend to put on their own play for the Duke, and the King and Queen of the fairies who are not happy with one another at all, and you have the makings of a very funny, if at times quite complicated, story.  
 
We are incredibly proud of all the learners in KS4 who took on the challenge to stage this play with their characteristic tenacity and diligence.  Every member of the three classes took on a role, whether that be a speaking part, designing and making props, set and costumes, or as part of our technical crew supporting with music, sound effects and set changes.
 
If you were lucky enough to have been part of the audience of just over one hundred guests, I'm sure you will agree that this was an incredibly magical experience, one which our learners will remember forever. 
 
Look out for these inspired thespians' next performance.  Nothing is beyond them now.  
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Premier League floodlit Fixture on Wednesday 11th February 2026. UTV!
The Aston Villa Foundation https://www.avfc.co.uk/foundation/ generously gifted Woodland’s students, families and staff with 20 tickets for Premier League floodlit Fixture on Wednesday 11th February 2026 of Aston Villa vs Brighton. 
Aston Villa won 1-0 and took the 3 points.  Photos of our community enjoying the game to follow shortly.  UTV!
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Mental Health Week Update 

The Woodlands School have been proudly focusing on mental health and wellbeing, exploring why looking after our minds is just as important as looking after our bodies.
 
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, our learners took part in a range of thoughtful, creative and engaging activities designed to help them understand their feelings, recognise their strengths and discover practical ways to support their own wellbeing. It was a fantastic opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the small things that help us feel happy, calm and connected.
 
Throughout the week, we explored the Five Ways to Wellbeing:

Connect. Building positive relationships with friends, family and staff.

Be Active. Moving our bodies to boost our mood!

Take Notice. Being mindful and appreciating the world around us.

Keep Learning. Trying something new (even if it feels a little tricky at first!)

Give. Showing kindness to others

 

One of the highlights of the week was our wonderful circus skills workshop, where pupils embraced the idea of “Keep Learning.” From plate spinning to juggling and balancing activities, there were smiles, determination and perhaps the occasional runaway scarf! Learning new skills not only builds confidence, but also reminds us that it’s OK not to get things perfect the first time... sometimes the wobble is part of the fun.
 
We are incredibly proud of how our young learners engaged with the week. They showed curiosity, resilience and plenty of laughter along the way.
 
More updates from our Children’s Mental Health Week will be shared soon.
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The Kooth Podcast

The Kooth Podcast is a supportive audio series from Kooth, focused on young people’s mental wellbeing. Each episode features open and honest conversations about topics that matter, from building self-esteem and managing stress to reflecting on lockdown experiences and everyday challenges.

Listen here!

 

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