Navigating Puberty
Navigating Puberty
Children and young people who have a learning disability can experience increased challenges before or during puberty, from understanding the changes in their bodies to expressing their feelings and managing the difference between public and private behaviours.
We were fortunate to have a visit from the NSPCC Schools service Dedicated SEND Schools Coordinator for the East Region. She has pointed us in the direction of some appropriate resources to support parents with navigating puberty.
Please click the link to find a range of materials and information you may find supportive.
Navigating puberty and sexual development | NSPCC Learning
Yee-haw! The Dance Competition Results are in!
Our Line Dancing Challenge was full of rhythm, smiles, and brilliant teamwork—standing, seated, and on wheels!
Our Winners and Grand Line Dance Champions are: Elephant Class
Our Runners Up who earn the title of Outstanding Line Dancers are: Zebra Class
And Special Recognition Awards go to:
Charlie – Lion Class: for Best Team Spirit
Toby – Squirrel Class: for Creative Movement
Ruby – Penguin Class: for Confidence and Growth
Massive congratulations to all our dancers—you brought energy, creativity, and inclusivity to the dance floor. We couldn’t be prouder! ⭐
Friday 5th June
Let’s Celebrate Swimming!
From Tuesday 5th May to Friday 8th May, we will be holding a Swimming Celebration Week at school.
This week is all about enjoying the water, building confidence, and celebrating everyone’s achievements in swimming, at their own pace and in their own way. Focusing on enjoyment, confidence, and participation in swimming activities.
All pupils that have swimming sessions are encouraged to take part in a way that feels comfortable and fun for them supported by familiar staff.
An element of our personal, social, emotional health (PSHE) and science learning is to learn about how our bodies change.
Year 4, 5 and 6 female students are introduced to how their bodies will change during puberty. A part of this is learning about menstruation, what it is and how they can deal with it and the support we can offer. Over the last couple of years, we have joined Brookes Big Period Day and this year we will be holding learning sessions for these pupils.
