Mount Tamar School

We often point families in the direction of the "SEND Local Offer What's On" page (see below).

However, we have recently found that some of the groups that are advertised are no longer running. Please comment below (or send us a private message) if you have found this to be the case. We want to ensure we give you as much accurate information as we can, and find out from families about gaps in availability.

The recent Ofsted report reflects a school that is not yet where it needs to be, and the Trust understands the impact this has on pupils, families and the wider community.

This is a deeply disappointing outcome, and it is fully accepted. Improvements are already in progress, with a clear focus on creating a safe, supportive and consistent experience for every pupil, every day. The priority remains simple: getting this right for every child through real, lasting change.

Thank you to staff, families and the community for your continued support

When a child hits, it can feel shocking, frustrating, and sometimes even personal. But hitting isn’t about a “bad” child — it’s a sign of an overwhelmed brain that hasn’t yet learned how to cope. Behind the behaviour is a child who needs support, guidance, and skills they don’t yet have.

In the Supporting the Child Who Hits Toolkit, I’ll walk you through why children hit, what’s really happening in their nervous system, and how to respond in a way that actually teaches, rather than just stops the behaviour in the moment.

Because when we understand the “why,” we can respond in ways that build safer, calmer, more connected children.
If you’re feeling stuck, reactive, or unsure what to do next — this is for you.
Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

Safeguarding Update:

We kindly request your attention to this important information regarding content suitability for individuals under 18 years of age.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's Pastoral Lead.

Safeguarding Update: Jeffy - Safer Schools Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Our online safeguarding experts have received reports about a YouTube cartoon series called Jeffy. At first glance, the puppet-style cartoon could be mistaken for child-appropriate content. However, Jeffy is part of a wider trend of animated videos that....

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The 'manosphere' is an umbrella term that refers to communities of boys and men online. While some areas might offer advice on fitness and finance, several others promote ideas that can harm young men's views of the world and treatment of women.

Algorithms often push these communities and content to boys who are looking for a sense of belonging, or who are struggling with their mental health or feelings of loneliness.

Supporting boys helps to support girls.

Learn more about the manosphere, its communities and the risks to boys, along with how you can counter these ideas: https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-is-the-manosphere-and-why-is-it-a-concern/

Any budding photographers in the school? A fantastic opportunity to join like minded creative individuals or just learn the ways around a camera. Every Monday 4-6 located on Cornwall street, this is a free club to join, but you must register!

Some great FREE SEND sessions available

On behalf of the University of Exeter, we are sharing an invitation to parents of children with a special educational need or disability who go to special schools to take part in an international study of parent views in the UK, China and Japan.

You are invited to take part in this study if you have a child at a special school who has been there for more than one year.

The study is about your reasons for choosing a special school, what other alternatives you considered and whether it was your own choice. It is also about what values informed special school selection and how your choices were facilitated. It is part of a comparative study of parental views and experiences across three countries.

This research is being done by a team of researchers from China, Japan and England, with the team based around the WIDER Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK. It has been approved by the University HASS Research Ethics Committee.

We consider that you may be interested in the survey as a way of thinking about your experiences of your child’s special schooling. You will also have an opportunity to receive a summary of the results of the study in England, China and Japan.

To access the electronic questionnaire, please copy and paste this link:
https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bPlP8fb2X2JxvQW

EDIT added 20/1/2025
To access the same survey on a white background with grey text, please follow this link: https://exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bPlP8fb2X2JxvQW

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📅 Wednesday's, 4:30-6:30pm
📍St Aidan's Ernesettle, 42 West Malling Avenue, Plymouth PL5 2SS

St Aidan's have developed a new calm café for young people aged 11-18 years facing additional challenges e.g. social, neurodivergence or SEND. This is a calm space for young people with a strong focus on well-being, better mental health and good peer and adult mentor relationships through creativity and communication.

If you are a parent/carer or working with a young person and believe that this could benefit them, please email Sianne Spry at: [email protected]