I am extremely proud to work within the education system and specifically within Special Education (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). The past 2 academic years have been different (I will not say difficult – as I believe that could devalue
INVESTORS IN PEOPLE RE-ACCREDITATION
A massive “Shout Out” to the Elmwood Community in achieving re-accreditation of Gold accreditation. Even a National Pandemic can’t get in the way of you being absolutely awesome! Lee Cross, Headteacher
TRIBUTES TO ASHLEY LEWIS, FORMER TEACHER AT ELMWOOD SCHOOL
We were very saddened to hear that one of our former colleagues had recently passed away at the age of 64. Ashley was a much loved member of staff and had worked at the school from when it opened in
CHICKEN UPDATE
We were very saddened to discover on Monday 24th May 2021 that our remaining two chickens had sadly died. Pupils and staff have cared for our ex battery hens for over three years where they have thrived and produced an
ANNOUNCEMENT TO CHANGES TO RISK ASSESSMENT FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Please see video below from Mr Cross, Headteacher, re announcement to changes to our risk assessment. LC video
ELMWOOD CELEBRATES OUR SUPERHEROES DAY
On Friday 23rd April Elmwood school celebrated a year of pupils and staff being Superheroes and surviving a challenging year throughout the Covid pandemic. The day consisted of many activities including lots of creative challenges and practical tasks. During the
LETTER TO PUPILS FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION
Letter to children and young people from the Secretary of State for Education I wanted to let you all know how grateful I am for the way you have responded to the huge challenges you have all faced throughout the
MESSAGE TO PARENTS/CARERS FROM THE HEAD RE 8.3.21 INCREASED OPENING OF SCHOOL
I want to share with you the school’s plans as part of Elmwood’s increased opening from Monday 8th March 2021. I appreciate that this has been a difficult time for you all and trying to interpret all of the information
URGENT UPDATE RE COVID-19 FROM THE HEADTEACHER
Dear Parents / Carers The announcement this evening regarding the South African derivative of COVID-19 would have clearly caused additional anxieties for you and your child. I am having a meeting with the Local Authority and Public Health Walsall
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
It is Children’s Mental health Week, w/c 1.2.21. This year’s theme is “Express yourself”. To celebrate Children’s Mental health Week we are going to hold a “dress to express” day in school on Thursday 4th February. Feel good Friday will be