Woodlands School Plymouth

We are currently recruiting for the role of Personal Care Assistant. This is an amazing opportunity with great hours that fit in with busy lives.
For more information please check out our website:
https://www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk/news/vacancies-1-2
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⭐PPCV SEND Conference
📅Tuesday 30th June, 2026
📍University of Plymouth, Rolle Building, PL4 8AA

We have extended our registration deadline for the SEND Conference until 10:00 am on Monday, 22nd June. Registering in advance means that you can receive a FREE snack lunch at the event.

You don't have to register to join us, though. Just drop in at any point during the day. We just won't be able to provide you with lunch.

Please visit our website for more information and to book yourself in.

⭐⭐⭐Here are our wonderful Stars of the Week⭐⭐⭐

Rainbowfish: Bluebell – Curiosity - Bluebell visited Coral class and explored so many new foods and resources. She especially loved the bone conduction music device and giggled every time it was placed on her head. Go Bluebell!

Jellyfish: Ellis – using your voice - Ellis has been very clear with his choice making and indicating a wish for 'more' this week. Well done, Ellis!

Seahorse: Harley – Confidence - Harley has been teaching the class about football and getting everyone excited for the world cup! Well done, Harley!

Coral: Sofia – Perseverance - Sofia had an amazing yoga session this week - showing calm focus, staying wonderfully relaxed, and doing some beautiful arm stretches. Well done, Sofia!

Octopus: Livi – Curiosity - Livi was really engaged during our new sensory story this week. She was particularly keen to explore the switch with the seagull sound and she also enjoyed the wind on her face! Great work, Livi!

Starfish: Oscar – Friendship and Compassion - Oscar has demonstrated kindness to all of his peers and always show kindness to his friends. Well done, Oscar!

Turtle: Bella – Confidence – for showing great confidence during school lunches this week. Well done, Bella!

Shell: Anita – Friendship - Anita has been a very good friend to all in shell class this week by supporting them and checking in with how they are feeling. Well done, Anita!

PFA1: Keira – Friendship - Being very thoughtful towards her friends and always being willing to help them out when they need support. Well done, Keira!

PFA2: Haiden – Perseverance – For showing excellent determination and working hard towards his individual goals. Great work Haiden!

Hugs Together - A Support Group for Bereaved Parents

Next meeting Friday 26th June at 2pm

If you’d like to join us, please follow the link to sign up. We look forward to welcoming you.

https://tinyurl.com/22xte2ak

Designed to support people with learning disabilities to live well in their own home, this new resource from the 'Making Positive Moves' project is all about promoting independence, confidence and positive outcomes...

Link to register for the launch event: https://tinyurl.com/bdfwh868

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

Rainbowfish: Hoz – Curiosity - Hoz has been very interested in his friends around him. He will listen to them and then respond to them in lots of ways. Well done Hoz!

Jellyfish: Evie P - Knowing and understanding - Evie has done really well this week with waiting - she has been making her wishes clear and understood that it would happen but that she needed to wait for a short time, which she did calmly and with a smile. Well done Evie, this is a great life skill!

Seahorse: Dude – Knowing and understanding - Dude has been moving around the school campus carefully and safely. Dude has been walking next to his adult or holding their hand. Dude has been showing his wonderful self-control and listening skills. Brilliant work, Dude!

Coral: Katelyn – Knowing and Understanding - Whilst playing, Katelyn picked up the symbol for her favourite baby doll and used the toy bottle to feed the picture of the baby - demonstrating a great understanding of what everyday objects are used for, as well as beginning to recognise and give meaning to familiar symbols. Well done, Katelyn!

Octopus: Queenie – Using your voice - Queenie has shown a real engagement and understanding when using her chat words this week, particularly when choosing a story! Well done, Queenie!

Starfish: Summer – Using your Voice - Summer has been verbalising asking for help consistently when seeking support or requesting something. Well done, Summer!

Turtle: Sabila – Using your voice – For brilliant use of her Eye Gaze communicator this week. Well done, Sabila!

Shell: Walter – Friendship – Walter has been using conversation prompts with his friends often asking how they are. You are a very kind friend, Walter!

PFA1: Lucy – Confidence - Showing amazing levels of motivation and confidence when walking unaided for longer distances, including up and down staircases. Amazing work Lucy!

PFA2: Asia – Using your voice - for good communication in school and at the Vine for her transition placement. Well done Asia!

As the World Cup begins, Trevi has a responsibility to speak clearly about the impact on women and girls.

In England and Wales, at least 2 million* are estimated to experience violence each year - an average of 5,480 women and girls harmed every day.

VAWG is a pattern of abuse, coercion, intimidation and harm that is already at levels considered a national emergency before a ball is kicked, but which increases – by up to 38%* - during major football matches.

But that is not about football, alcohol, a disappointing result, or any other external factor. It is about men who choose to use violence, control and fear against women and girls.



If you are worried about what may happen during or after a match, we urge you to seek support.

You do not have to leave your relationship to get help.

Safety planning can help you think through where to go, who to contact, what to prepare and how to leave safely if you need to.

⚠️ If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

📞 The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is free and open 24/7. Call 0808 2000 247.

🌐 Locally, support is available via IDASP https://www.idasp.org/domestic-abuse-support

🏠 Trevi’s Women’s Centre is a safe, women-only service in Plymouth where there’s no wrong door. Call 01752 255758 during daytime hours, or visit trevi.org.uk

*NPCC & Lancaster University

We are looking forward to welcoming Livewell Southwest to the SEND Conference.

⭐PPCV SEND Conference
📅Tuesday 30th June, 2026
📍University of Plymouth, Rolle Building, PL4 8AA

Here are some details about their presentation at 11:00 am:

👉Livewell - Preparing for Adulthood Padlet
⏰11:00 am
This talk will cover some of the concerns parents may have regarding the transition to adult services, where help and support can be found, differences between children and adult services, the transition padlet, how to access it and what can be found on it. There will be a chance for you to ask questions.

Hugs Together - A Support Group for Bereaved Parents

Next meeting Friday 26th June at 2pm

If you’d like to join us, please follow the link to sign up. We look forward to welcoming you.
https://tinyurl.com/22xte2ak