Our news

Labour Chief Whip and local MP, Jonathan Reynolds, has described questions he took from Tame Bank students as “as hard as any PMQs session.”

A new state-of-the-art sensory pod installed in The Watkin, the largest of our six schools, is proving to be a hit with students.

Parents and carers are being encouraged to download the EfL app to engage more closely with their child’s learning and progress through regular shared updates.

Teamwork triumphed at Peak Forest as students and staff came together to build a new greenhouse, supporting curriculum learning, wellbeing and the school kitchen.

Our parental survey is now live, inviting families to share experiences and priorities to help shape support, with entrants included in a raffle for a £50 ASDA gift card.

With not long to go until students return for the Summer term, the latest episode of Footsteps offers reflection, reassurance and practical support for families.

Kershaw Wood Manchester is now home to tortoise Dylan, after a special delivery from First Steps Together CEO Matt Higham on Thursday lunchtime.

Students joining us in Year 7 this September will be welcomed with open arms on Saturday, as The Watkin hosts a dedicated Transition Open Day.

Students at Kershaw Wood in Glossop have constructed their very own Anderson shelters while learning about Britain during the Second World War.

The latest episode of Footsteps sets out to ease “nightmares and confusion” many families face when navigating Education, Health and Care plans.

World Book Day brought a wave of imagination across our schools with students embracing stories, characters and creativity.

First Steps Together has launched an easy‑to‑read frequently asked questions guide to help families understand the often stressful world of EHC Plans.

Despite learners being off for a week, our teaching staff have made the most of the half‑term, with many of our new recruits undertaking valuable training.

Issac from Peak Forest has won this half-term’s attendance award, securing an iPad for maintaining 100% attendance since the start of 2026.

Local community champion Andrea Lloyd has joined First Steps Together to support as Chair of Governors and oversee the board.

On 28 February, we are again opening our doors to highlight our vacancies with this latest event being held near Wythenshawe Hospital.

We're thrilled to launch a new monthly podcast Footsteps, offering listeners an inside look at our specialist work for young people.

We are delighted to share that Stage 1 of the Inclusive Attendance Programme has now launched across all of our six schools across the North West.

To strengthen wellbeing across our schools, we have introduced Mental Health Leads offering support for staff and students.

Amid a new month, we are opening our office doors in Denton to highlight what could be your new role working in specialist education.

We are excited to launch a new specialist education podcast in early February, sharing the people, experiences and stories that shape our schools.

The exciting prizes for the next two half‑term attendance draws have been confirmed by our Senior Head of School Ms Cooper.

Our executive team are reminding parents of Parents' Evening which is taking place across our school sites throughout next week.

We're excited to invite parents and carers to our new series of SEND Coffee Mornings taking place across several of our settings over the coming weeks.

Crafted letters from our enthusiastic students to the Head of School at Tame Bank has led to the creation of a brand‑new outdoor area.

Across the North West, students have returned to our six schools after Christmas with our expert staff on hand to support amid a new routine.