Blog Author: Lyndsey White

Students from KS5L enjoyed making homemade burgers, chips and onion rings with a fresh salad. The students enjoyed chopping and mixing ingredients to create a tasty meal followed by a fresh chopped fruit salad. Students all learnt about healthy eating and also how to make a burger from scratch…

KS5S & KS5W had the opportunity to work together during an activity day, they baked fairy cakes to then decorate and enjoy in the afternoon. Students took turns with weighing and measuring ingredients, mixing the ingredients together and then putting them in the oven. The students then enjoyed…

Students from KS5W learnt how to use a tumble dryer safely. They all learned how to put clothes into the machine, what temperature to put it on, how to turn it on and off and also how to empty the lint draw to prevent fires. The students then all took turns in folding washing and learned how to…

Students from KS5 S & W enjoyed time within the library and listened to a sensory story about “Querks”. Students all took part in dressing in a costume to play an animal and part of the story. Students learnt how to respect everyone who is different and it is ok to be who we…

KS5C made spaghetti and meatballs with strawberry rock buns. The students were able to work as a team to create their meal and learned how to make strawberry buns for the first time. 

Students from KS5L were able to enjoy some well being within the immersive room. Students looked at different parts of our immersive interaction, they were able to use the firework wall, writing wall and graffiti wall. Students also visited the beach, the woods and even ventured under the sea. We…

Students from KS5W have been learning how to make a hot drink safely. The students could pick from making hot chocolate, tea or coffee. The students chose their drink, boiled the kettled, added their sugar and milk to a cup before adding hot water. They then got to enjoy their drink before…

Students from KS5W have been learning important skills about how to use a washing machine. All students put washing into the washing machine, added washing powder, closed the door and adjusted the setting for the wash they needed. When the washing was clean they added the clothes to the tumble…

Students from KS5W enjoyed time in the sun and displaying excellent teamwork, They all took turns to move the tennis ball around the parachute.

Students from KS5L enjoyed making their cottage pie for lunch in unit. Each students played an important role in making this dish together from peeling and mashing potatoes, chopping onions, peeling and chopping carrots. Students used excellent communication skills, creativity and all had a…

Students from KS5W went shopping to buy items for breakfast barms to make for staff to buy. The students cooked bacon, sausage and egg for staff orders and made up their breakfast barms before handing out to staff.

All students enjoyed creating their barms and are already excited for the next…

Students from KS5W have enjoyed their music therapy lesson, playing instruments, signing songs and making rhythms.