Our news

Students at The Watkin have been visited by Jane McCormick, an open water swimmer, to discuss the dangers of swimming in deep water.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.