ALP Nuneaton

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!

For STEAM Day, the Toucans class had an exciting time learning all about dinosaurs.

The learners became excavators, carefully dusting off fossils and chipping away at dinosaur eggs to reveal their very own prehistoric creatures.

The learners also created dinosaur prints in playdough and explored messy, muddy tuff trays.

They even got creative by making their own dinosaurs and they enjoyed pretending to be them, stomping and roaring like real dinosaurs!

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬!

As part of STEAM day there was a PE activity in the hall linked towards Science and maths which included a space sensory circuit in where the equipment turned in to the galaxy.

There was also a throwing activity where meteors were made from tin foil and learners had to throw these into the holes in space and different holes had different points allowing the learners to use maths skills to add up a points tally.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬!

For Maths on Steam Day the learners made bridges out of spaghetti and marshmallows and discover how big they could make them, we also were able to test different fruits and identify which ones are heavier and lighter.

They also were able to make ramps and see how the height affects the speed going downward.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐀𝐫𝐭!

Within art for STEAM day, the learners engaged in a variety of different arts activities such as magnet painting and creating different structures!

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

As part of STEAM day, our learners had an exciting time exploring a range of hands on computing and STEAM activities set up by our Computing Lead. From engaging STEM kits that encouraged logical thinking and problem-solving, to teamwork challenges where learners collaborated to engineer a moving robot – the creativity and focus were fantastic!

Some learners also had the opportunity to express their imagination and coding skills by designing their own unique programs on Scratch.

It was a wonderful day full of curiosity, collaboration and creativity – well done to all our learners for their amazing efforts!

𝐀𝐋𝐏 𝐍𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

Another football tournament for our ALP Nuneaton football team in which learners enjoyed another successful day as well as glorious sunshine at Rugby town football club.

Some really good football was played by everybody, some silky skills, passing and moving and everybody battling hard with some fantastic teamwork.

Overall within the tournament we were able to grab ourselves a few goals and there was lots of enjoyment from all of the players and teachers who attended. Very proud of all of the team and how they are getting better with each time we play.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 - 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

For STEAM Day 2024/25, the theme was Adapt and Change. In Science, students conducted three experiments: Liquid density, siphon colour change and exploding paint rockets. In the liquid density experiment, learners carefully layered liquids by density and observed how objects sank or floated in different layers. The siphon colour change experiment introduced the concept of siphoning, as learners predicted the final liquid colour before watching liquids transfer and mix through a vacuum effect.

Finally, in the exploding paint rockets activity, learners combined paint and effervescent tablets in film canisters, launching them skyward to create vibrant paint explosions.

These hands-on activities were both educational and exciting, reinforcing scientific principles through engaging, creative exploration.

𝐇𝐀𝐅 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑!

The time has come to say goodbye to ALP Nuneaton HAF for now.

However, it's safe to say we definitely went out with a bang!

Today we have been practicing our balloon modelling skills, grounding ourselves with sensory walks and even learners getting back to nature with some forest schools!

We wish all our ALP community an enjoyable Easter break.

𝐇𝐀𝐅 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐!

Today's fun-filled HAF activities have seen learners conquering their fears, developing their resilience and reaching new heights (quite literally!) as learners take part in indoor climbing and gymnastics!

Another great day with smiles all around!

𝐀𝐋𝐏 𝐍𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐀𝐅 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏

From getting marvellously messy during baking and sensory play, showing off their skills and getting super sporty, to sharing a mindful minute in the garden planting all things spring!

The learners joining us for our Easter HAF have had a fun filled first day!

We can't wait for day 2!!

𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!

ALP Nuneaton is pleased to partner with Chill'd CIC and LadyBug Lodge for activities next week. We understand a long break from school can sometimes be a challenge and are delighted to let you know about these activities.

𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮!

A big thank you from ALP Nuneaton to LDJ for your act of kindness to our class. Giraffes class were happy to accept this kind gift on behalf of our learners.

🎉 Acts of Kindness – April Edition 🐣

As part of our Centenary Celebrations, we’re continuing our Acts of Kindness initiative by spreading some Easter cheer!

This month, we were delighted to donate 50 Easter eggs to the children at (Aspire Learning Partnership) in Nuneaton.

Rathan Kumar (Trainee Solicitor) and Craig Everitt (Partner) had the pleasure of personally delivering the eggs to the school.

We hope this small gesture brought lots of smiles and a little extra sweetness to their Easter celebrations!

Here’s to 100 years of serving our community and many more to come.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞!

Here at ALP Nuneaton we are urgently looking for a BSL interpreter, to help support us on a casual basis to support a parent with meeting and tours,

Please share this post, or if you know a BSL interpreter who may be interested, message us!

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day in Macaws the learners decorated jigsaw pieces with colorful designs in their own unique ways!

Each piece represents the individuality and uniqueness of our class. It acts as a beautiful reminder that we’re all together and we create a vibrant and diverse puzzle!

𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲: 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡!

In Rainforest's assembly today, we were exploring the Hindu festival of Holi. We explored how Holi is celebrated and we learnt that a colour run is used as a celebration.

Staff and learners took part in a colour run where learners showed brilliant exploration and enjoyed exploring all of the different colours, throwing the colourful powders around and getting messy!

Well done Rainforest!

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!

We were delighted to welcome Hayley Reader and Kerry Thorpe to speak to our Warwickshire parents over a coffee about the services they offer through a group of charities that they run:

https://insightccss.org.uk/

https://www.tlcfoundation.org.uk/

Parents were pleased to see the services offered by the Bedworth-based charities for children and their families with SEND!

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞!

Our learners had an unforgettable time immersing themselves in the magical world of Whispering Willows which is a beautifully crafted sensory theatre experience inspired by the novel The Wind in the Willows.

Designed especially for young people with sensory needs, this captivating performance brought the story to life through music, props, and non-verbal physical theatre. Our learners were not just spectators but active participants, fully engaged in exploring the interactive props and connecting with the story in their own unique ways.

Seeing their faces light up with excitement and curiosity was truly heartwarming! It was a fantastic opportunity for our learners to experience the joy of theatre in a fully inclusive and accessible way.

A huge thank you to Open Theatre for providing such an incredible experience—we can’t wait for the next one!