Fantastic News

13th October 2020Maria Whittaker
We are extremely proud of Gareth Smith who has been a Teacher and Department Lead at Severndale Specialist Academy for the last two years.  He has been awarded an MBE for his services to Children and Young People during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sabrina Hobbs said “Well done Gareth! This is a huge achievement and I am so proud that one of our own team members has been recognised for the work that we did during the pandemic and continue to do in different ways. It was a fantastic team effort, which led and influenced the specialist offer on a national scale.  Gareth supported the leadership of Oak National Academy to shape and develop the specialist provision of their virtual school, and he led on our weekly contributions with a large number of staff. The lessons and resources were always of the highest quality and ended up consistently being the most viewed with over 22,000 views captured half way through.  We planned, filmed and produced 45 lessons in total over 9 weeks, over and above supporting our own pupils and families with two Zoom sessions/lessons a day, making work and resource packs to send home, and actively adding to the Severndale YouTube channel, throughout the whole lockdown period. I am very proud of what we do and our brilliant staff who make it all happen, shaping a more inclusive future for children and young people with learning difficulties.”
Gareth was a guest on BBC Radio Shropshire’s Breakfast show this morning and he said “After my first week working with children with special educational needs (SEN) eight years ago, I realised what an honour it was to work with students who need such a personalised approach and have enjoyed everyday since.  Music is a powerful tool for children with special educational needs and it helps to engage and interact with the children.  Lockdown presented us with many challenges to how we could best support our students and families.  We zoomed our families twice a day to teach and keep in touch.  We collaborated with Oak National Academy making dedicated lessons using a multi sensory approach by including music to engage with them.  I am highly honoured that I have received an MBE and I am looking forward to the day I can go to Buckingham Palace to receive the award from Her Majesty The Queen.”
Please listen to one of the songs that Gareth wrote and sang for Oak Academy
Shropshire Star, (link below).
Well done Gareth from us all at Severndale!

Ofsted Update

11th September 2020Maria Whittaker

Please see the letters sent out this week regarding our recent Ofsted inspection.  You can also find the Ofsted report in the Governance section of the website.

Ofsted Parents Letter 08.09.20 >

Ofsted Parents Update 10.09.20 >

Any questions or queries please contact Sabrina Hobbs, Principal on the below email address or phone number:

sabrina.hobbs@severndaleschool.co.uk  or call 01743 563333

Coronavirus Update

2nd June 2020Maria Whittaker

Hello

Please see links below to information regarding the current situation.

Family Fund Application Form >

Family Fund Guidance Information >

Minister Vicky Ford’s Open Letter re SEND Sector Schools Opening 30.05.20 >

Principals update from Sabrina Hobbs 22.05.20 >

Coronavirus update from Sabrina Hobbs 13.05.20 >

PPE update letter for parents 21.04.20 >

PPE update symbolised information for students 21.04.20 >

PPE update picture information 21.04.20 >

Easter update letter from Sabrina Hobbs 09.04.20 >

Easter letter from Sabrina Hobbs 30.03.20 >

Coronavirus Keeping Away from other people latest information >

Coronavirus staying at home latest information >

Corronavirus letter 17.03.20 >

Some of our children may benefit from the advice and support, on the following website, which helps to reduce anxiety and support children and their mental health throughout this difficult time.

Click here for the Childline Website >

Please click on the link below to access resources to keep your child / young person busy if they are at home:

Parent Resources

Coronavirus letter 16.03.20 >

How to stay safe video >

Coronavirus letter 13.03.20 >

Volunteers Week Celebration!

1st June 2020Maria Whittaker

Severndale sixth former’s are celebrating receiving a volunteers week certificate for the work they have done at Telford Town Park.  They had been working very in the grounds on a regular basis and have now been recognised for all their hard work! Well done everyone.

Volunteers Week Certificate >