Woodlands School Plymouth

25/09/2026

It’s been a lovely week here at Woodlands. We are all ready for autumn, cooler days and pumpkin spice lattes but the weather has had other ideas!

The children have had a fantastic time, with some wonderful displays of hard work and enthusiasm.
🌟🌟🌟Here are our super Stars of the Week!🌟🌟🌟

Rainbowfish: Roman – Perseverance - Roman has tried to reach, grasps, press and tap so many resources this week, including trying to turn pages in a book. He likes to try again and again. Great persevering, Roman!

Jellyfish: Ellis – Knowing and Understanding - At the end of the day Ellis was enjoying some out of chair 'free play' time. We put the tidy up cue song on to signify the end of the session and without any other prompt Ellis made his way across the room ready to go home. Well done, Ellis! You clearly understood the meaning of the cue song and how that fitted into the routines of the day!

Seahorse: Frankie – Perseverance - Frankie has done a wonderful job of using her "now and next" board to join morning literacy sessions. After literacy Frankie has been enjoying some K Pop Demon Hunters music! Amazing!

Coral: Sofia – Using your voice - Sofia has settled in fantastically well to the new school routine. She has had some really lovely moments with both familiar and unfamiliar staff using her voice to talk to them and has been full of giggles. Well done, Sofia!

Dolphin: Rafa – Using your voice - Since joining Dolphin class in September, Rafa has been using his voice by copying signs and using them with his key adults. He now regularly uses signs for the correct sign in our RWI sessions, as well as using lots of other signs for items that he wants in our classroom. Well done Rafa - keep it up!

Octopus: Koby – Communication - for great communication and response during targeted sessions. Well done, Koby!

Starfish: Manny – Knowledge and understanding - Manny has started using a new visual timetable that he is working on managing independently. This week Manny has coped well with the change to his usual routine and is engaging with his new symbols. Well done, Manny!

Turtle: Molly - Confidence - for having a brilliant first trip out to the shops and laughing the whole time. Lovely stuff, Molly!

Shell: Elliott – Independence - Elliott has been using his walker to walk from the car in the morning all the way to shell class (at top speed!). He has been making choices about which way and where he wants to go when in school and is navigating doorways and corridors with ease. Well done, Elliott!

PFA1: Lola – Courage - Talking about her plans for the future, and moving on from Woodlands, in a very grown-up way. Well done, Lola!

PFA2: Lawrence – Courage – For great, independent exploration of his new classroom. Well done, Lawrence!

19/09/2026

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18/09/2026

🌟🌟🌟 Here are our incredible Stars of the Week🌟🌟🌟

Rainbowfish: Hudson – Friendship - Hudson has been working hard to give his friends turn when playing games. He has also been passing them items and letting them know if it is there turn. Great turn taking Hudson!

Jellyfish: Hoz – Confidence - Hoz has had a great return to school in a new class. He has started to build positive relationships with less familiar adults and get used to his new environment and routines. Well done Hoz!

Seahorse: Dude – Perseverance - Dude has been showing wonderful listening skills all week. Dude has been calm, engaged and happy to be back at school! Well done Dude!

Coral: Ella H – Confidence - Ella has settled in fantastically well to her new class and new routines. She is building fantastic relationships with everyone and is showing great focus in her new sessions. Well done Ella!

Dolphin: Hunter – Confidence - Hunter has impressed us all in his swimming session this week. Despite feeling a bit nervous to start with, he soon held onto the bars and kicked his legs without any help. Well done, Hunter, we are very proud of you!

Octopus – Lily P – Perseverance - Lily has been using the interactive screen during target times this week to swipe flowers and other objects away successfully.

Starfish: Summer – Using your voice - Summer has been using her AAC to write longer sentences, describing things that she wants or needs. Well done, Summer!

Turtle: Patrick – Knowing & Understanding – Patrick is our Star of the Week for brilliant attention skills and patience. Well done, Patrick!

Shell: Elsie – Friendship - Elsie has coped amazingly well with changes in class this week, welcoming in different staff whilst remaining focused on working hard throughout, as well as being a really good friend to everyone. Well done, Elsie!

PFA1: Jacob – Confidence - Positively embracing a significant amount of change during his first two weeks back. Great work, Jacob!
PFA2: Oscar – Friendship - For supporting friends across the whole of PFA in learning and social times. Lovely kindness, Oscar!

17/09/2026

Don't forget, tonight is Parents' choir at Woodlands. We look forward to seeing you there.

16/09/2026

Sounds fun!

Adaptive skiing sessions for disabled people are now available at Plymouth Snowsports Centre

Andy Mossford, Senior Instructor at Plymouth Snowsports Centre, said:

“The course provided by Southern Ski Club for the Disabled was incredibly inspiring. The knowledge and techniques we gained have given our instructors greater confidence to continue supporting disabled people we already welcome at our centre, and we are excited to now be able to offer deaf, blind, visually impaired, deaf blind, amputee and neurodivergent friendly sessions as part of our current programme.”

“As a family-friendly centre, we truly believe that skiing should be accessible to everyone. We are also working towards being able to offer sessions for people with certain physical disabilities that require specialist equipment, just one example is the Kart-Ski designed to allow wheelchair users to enjoy skiing, we have begun seeking quotes and exploring funding avenues to make this possible in Plymouth. Our aim is to give people who have never had the opportunity to ski the chance to experience the sport, while also supporting those who want to continue developing their skills.”

“Having been a ski instructor in Plymouth for over twenty-five years, it was fantastic to gain a new perspective on the sport I love and, most importantly, to be able to share that experience with even more people. This course has opened up exciting new opportunities for us and has reinforced our belief that skiing really can be for everyone.”

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14/09/2026

11/09/2026

What an amazing start to the new school year for all the Woodlands staff and children. We have enjoyed welcoming back the children and seeing some wonderful new faces. We are impressed by how all the new children have settled in with such confidence and enthusiasm. Well done to you all.

🌟🌟🌟Here are our incredible Stars of the Week!🌟🌟🌟

Rainbowfish: Hugo- Confidence - Hugo has explored so many different toys and play items in his new classroom. He has also found ways to show adults what he thinks, wants and feels. What a great start Hugo!

Jellyfish: James & Buffy – Courage - James & Buffy have had a really positive start in their new class. They are building positive relationships, getting used to the new routines and they are interested in everything that is going on - we are all super proud of you both!

Seahorse: Fynn – Friendship – Friendship - Seahorse star of the week is Fynn. Fynn has been curious and chatty in his new class. Fynn has given Thea a special mention twice this week in circle time. What a lovely friend!

Dolphin: All of Dolphin Class – Confidence - Dolphin class have been confident both with the new adults & new friends in their classroom. We are very proud of how well they have all settled in!

Coral: Bluebell - Courage - Bluebell has settled in brilliantly to her new class and has been amazing at teaching us all the things she really enjoys. Well done, Bluebell!

Octopus: Alannah – Perseverance - Alannah tolerated various sticky textures on her hands during sensory cooking this week! Great work, Alannah!

Starfish: Theo & Eliot - Courage - For having a fantastic first week at Woodlands school. They have displayed confidence, and perseverance this week as they are settling into their new routines. Well done!

Turtle: All of Turtle Class – Courage - Everyone in Turtle Class for a wonderful first week!

Shell: Andreya – Confidence - This is for settling into Woodlands school amazingly. Andreya has been happy and helpful throughout the week and made lots of new friends. We are so happy to have Andreya in our class!

PFA: Mia - Friendship PFA have been about coming together this week. Mia has shown fantastic embracing of new friends joining the PFA 'crew', especially in our social circle time. Great friendship, Mia!
Jacob – Confidence - For positively embracing a significant amount of change during his first week back! Well done!

Lily D – Friendship - PFA have been about coming together this week. Lily has shown great adaptation into a new area and coming together with new friends, even when there have been challenges, she has persisted. Well done, Lily!

11/09/2026

Next Friday is Jeans for Genes Day at Woodlands. Donations welcomed.

07/09/2026

We just wanted to remind you, with tomorrow being the first day of the new academic year for many young people, we are here to help.

If any issues or blips occur, please let us know and we will do all we can to smooth the transition back to school by supporting you and the setting.

For those who are not returning to a setting, don't forget that we are here for you, too.

Please email: [email protected]

We can't solve everything, but we will keep doing our best to help you get your voice heard.

Best wishes, Team PPCV 😊