Woodlands School

Since 2007, Andrea Hemmens. Joined Woodlands in 2004 as an IT teacher before taking on the senior teacher role, and then head teacher post. Originally from Scotland, Andrea grew up in Birmingham and has gradually worked her way down to the south

To be considered, young people will need an EHCP. Visits are tailored to individual families. The school works with families to help make the transition as positive and smooth as possible. The nursery also runs clubs that can help families in the

The transition period starts at age 14 and is carefully managed, with the young person’s aspirations driving the way forward. Regular meetings with families, career-advisers and social workers ensure things go as smoothly as possible. Most pupils

For pupils between 2 and 19 years old with physical disabilities, sensory impairment and complex medical needs, including epilepsy and brain tumour. Many pupils also have other difficulties that affect their learning. The Early Years department at

Woodlands focuses on developing creativity and artistic flair. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to express themselves creatively and their work is proudly displayed everywhere. Artists are invited in to set up workshops, the most recent

Lots of sport at Woodlands. Before the pandemic, the school had Youth Sport Trust Inclusion School status and hopes it can be continued when it is safe for very vulnerable students to resume mixing with other schools' teams. Paralympic legacy funding

‘All staff have a heart of gold and nothing is too much trouble. We feel all of his needs are met here and we are excited to see the progress he will make in the coming years – he has already made so much progress in a short space of time.’ There are

On our visit we couldn’t help but smile - the children at Woodlands are happy. Credit must be due to the staff: friendly, patient, happy to chat and ultimately proud of their pupils' progress. There was a sense of calm, but also fun – what better way

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Pupils come from Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and the whole of the south west. It’s important for the school to work closely with parents, as anything that has happened in the last 12 hours could have an impact on the rest of the day. Some parents

LA funded.

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief when their children start at Woodlands. Excellent support is provided, not only for the children, but for the family too. ‘I think Woodlands school has been the best choice for my daughter and I am honoured to be