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Our news

13 Feb 2026

Peak Forest's Isaac wins first attendance award of 2026

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

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12 Feb 2026

Experienced Andrea Lloyd joins as Chair of Governors

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

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9 Feb 2026

The Watkin to host next recruitment Open Day

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

A modern red‑brick building named The Watkin under a bright sky with a rainbow arching overhead, with an empty car park and autumn trees in the background

6 Feb 2026

First step into podcasting with Footsteps launch

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

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28 Jan 2026

Mental Health Leads introduced across our schools

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

Trainer Katie Rivers leads a Mental Health First Aid session, standing beside a presentation screen while staff members sit around a table listening

26 Jan 2026

Recruitment open day to offer face-to-face interviews

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

A bright, modern office wall featuring the First Steps Together Group logo. The logo shows two abstract human figures in teal, yellow, and magenta reaching toward each other to form an uplifting shape. Below the logo, the words First Steps Together Group appear in teal lettering. In front of the wall are two grey, cushioned chairs with a green plant between them, creating a welcoming seating area.

21 Jan 2026

First Steps Together to start specialist education podcast

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

Graphic for Footsteps, the specialist education podcast from First Steps Together. Colourful footprint shapes appear above the title, with the First Steps Together figures on either side.

19 Jan 2026

Parents' Evening reminder issued ahead of next week

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

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8 Jan 2026

Student letters inspire new outdoor area at Tame Bank

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.

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20 Jan 2026

Attendance prizes announced for Spring Term

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

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6 Jan 2026

Schools welcome back students after Christmas

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.

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16 Jan 2026

SEND Coffee Mornings to resume 27 January

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.

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