Seashell

Yesterday we celebrated National Thank a Teacher Day!

We're so grateful to our wonderful teaching staff for supporting our students to achieve their greatest potential, day in, day out.

In Royal College Manchester, our teachers enjoyed snacks and drinks in the Immersive Space, where they could each select a tasty prize from a treat box! They also received a personalised handwritten note to thank them for their passion and dedication.

In Royal School Manchester, across the screens we had individual slides to thank each teacher, using three words used to describe them! They also received a lovely notebook and pen.

Thank you for everything you do 💙

Seashell Golf and Spa Day is back on Thursday 1 October 2026!

Join us for Golf & Giggles at Mottram Hall Golf Hotel & Spa, this year hosted by stand-up comedian Colin Manford.

The event also includes an arrival tea, coffee and bacon rolls, shotgun start, competition holes, a drinks buggy, a three-course meal and awards and prizes.

If you're not a golfer, you can choose to spend the day being treated with luxurious spa packages.

Four ball at £600 with spa packages and evening tickets also available.

To book please email [email protected]. See you on the green!

We're honoured to be The Brit Fest charity partner for 2026!

The event is just a few weeks away and we're once again going to be at the music festival with some of our students and staff to raise awareness (and funds) for Seashell! And we're in good company too. Wet Wet Wet, Jason Donovan, Eternal and Doctor and the Medics are just some of the acts who will be performing.

Charity partnerships are a great way of getting our message out to a new audience, as well as being a fun activity that some of our students can enjoy. We'll also be selling raffle tickets and asking festival-goers to donate to our cause.

You can read more about the partnership and how you can get involved here:
https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/were-back-at-the-brit-fest-2026/

Sunday Scaries?

If you're dreading Monday morning, why not join a workplace where you're making a difference?

No two days are the same at Seashell and you'll arrive to work each day knowing you're making a difference to the lives of young people with the most complex disabilities in the country.

We have a number of roles we're currently recruiting for. Some are immediate and some will start in September. Visit https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/work-with-us/ to find out more.

Get ready to swim, cycle, and stride your way to victory with Tri-Seashell!

Our inclusive triathlon will take place on Saturday 1 August 2026, with registration from 9:30am.

This special event welcomes both Seashell students and participants from the wider SEND community, with three core activities that have been adapted to suit individual abilities and needs.

The event will be divided into three age groups and you can book using the links on our website.
https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/event/tri-seashell-2026/

Bookings will close on Friday 10 July. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Tri-Seashell and create lasting memories!

Congratulations to Seashell’s CEO Brandon Leigh on being awarded ‘Outstanding Support for the Emergency Services’ at the 2026 Wilmslow Community Awards!

Brandon has volunteered as a Community First Responder for North West Ambulance since 2019. As well as a full time job at Seashell, Brandon is on call during many evenings and weekends when he responds to the most serious 999 calls. He can often be the first on the scene to cardiac arrests and other life-threatening emergencies, providing critical lifesaving intervention until the ambulance arrives.

Brandon said: "It was an honour to receive the award alongside other community volunteers. It is a role which is a privilege to perform to be able to help someone in their hour of need."

Did you know that 11.9 million people are currently providing unpaid care in the UK?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, neighbour or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older.

Current data shows that 1 in 7 of any workforce is estimated to be combining their paid job alongside a caring role.

This , we're here to support our employees. We're setting up a staff carers network to create a support system for those who need it. Keep an eye on your staff email for dates and times.

And if you're interested in working in an environment that values parents and carers, visit https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/work-with-us/