<![CDATA[Special Partnership Trust News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:15:32 GMT Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:15:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Castlebridge School Opens in Tavistock to Transform Lives ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=365 A partnership between Devon County Council and the Special Partnership Trust has created a calm, inclusive learning environment where pupils with additional needs are thriving ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:15:32 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=365 <![CDATA[ Building Inclusive Communities: SEND Networking Event at Pencalenick School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=358 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:33:31 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=358 <![CDATA[ Cardrew Court Rate ‘Good’ in all Areas ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=324 Celebrating the wonderful outcome for our partner school in Redruth.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:26:31 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=324 <![CDATA[ Parent Carers Cornwall; Updates ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=315 Three important and exciting updates from PCC 

]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 09:01:11 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=315 <![CDATA[ Devon Council is working with Special Partnership Trust to Improve Transitions from Year six to Year seven ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=310 Devon announces partnership working.

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 10:14:42 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=310 <![CDATA[ Networking Event- Doubletrees ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=304 Only 9 tickets left!

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:02:53 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=304 <![CDATA[ Pencalenick Residential Rated 'Good' in All Areas ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=299 A wonderful result for the staff and students at Pencalenicks Residential Special School

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:25:23 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=299 <![CDATA[ A Decentralised Approach to SEND Support: Lessons from Devon ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=287 Rob Coles, Deputy CEO, Education South West and Kellie Knott, SEND Strategic Director, Devon Local Authority write in Schools Week

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:17:51 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=287 <![CDATA[ Pencalenick School Wins National Prize from the British Heart Foundation’s RevivR Program ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=276 Pencalenick School is celebrating after winning a nationwide prize from the British Heart Foundation's RevivR program.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:51:42 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=276 <![CDATA[ Devon Specialist Outreach Service Development ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=271 New outreach service implementation across Devon

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:51:00 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=271 <![CDATA[ Learn about SPT’s pilot project to build the highly successful ‘Specialist Intervention Therapeutic Team’ ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=269 At the International AAC Conference Helen Green SPT's SITT Manager delivered a compelling presentation

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:03:38 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=269 <![CDATA[ Frontline Interview with Caroline Jewell ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=268 Listen to Caroline- SPT SEN School Improvement Advisor on- Adapting our SEND Planning Framework

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:45:49 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=268 <![CDATA[ The Karder Hub ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=266 We are delighted to introduce The Karder Hub, a specialised education provision based in St Columb Major, Cornwall, designed for pupils from Reception age to the end of Year 2 with social and communication difficulties, high sensory needs, and, in some cases, a diagnosis of Autism. Our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:07:12 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=266 <![CDATA[ Cllr Martin Wrigley, MP, lends his support to SEND Education ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=265 Councillor Martin Wrigley, MP for Newton Abbot and member of the Liberal Democrats party, visited Orchard Manor School on Thursday 13 February to meet Nicola Jones (Headteacher), Samantha Hill (Assistant Headteacher) and Josie Parkin (Speech and Language Therapist).

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:38:09 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=265 <![CDATA[ Mill Water School has joined the Trust ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=261 Welcome to the Special Partnership Trust

]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 09:55:29 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=261 <![CDATA[ SEND Practitioner Networking Event ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=259 Calling all SEND Practitioners in Cornwall!

]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:55:02 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=259 <![CDATA[ The SIAG Project: A Test and Learn Success ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=256 As the SIAG funding from 'Delivering Better Value' comes to an end, we are taking time to reflect on its success.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:51:18 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=256 <![CDATA[ Curnow Ofsted outcome ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=246 ‘Curnow is a very special place. The school’s vision is to provide an exceptional, nurturing environment for all its pupils. It does this extremely well. Parents cannot speak highly enough of the school. Pupils really enjoy attending, so much so that some said they would spend more time at school if they could.’ (Ofsted report Nov 2024).  We are extremely proud of Curnow School's Ofsted rating which has remained Outstanding since January 2013. Please click on the link below to read our latest Ofsted report dated November 2024.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:26:43 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=246 <![CDATA[ Roscadghill - Special Partnership Trust Consultation ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=211 The Special Partnership Trust Consultation

]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2024 15:53:21 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ Residential Closure at Pencalenick; Consultation ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=210 Consultation on Cornwall Council’s proposal to re-purpose funding from SEND residential to fund more SEND education day places.

]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2024 10:58:38 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=210 <![CDATA[ Bosvena School - Newsletter update ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=207 Exciting development as Bosvena School's initial site set-up starts from 7 May 2024. Read the first newsletter below from Bowmer + Kirkland.

]]> Tue, 7 May 2024 09:13:34 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ Orchard Manor School Ofsted outcome ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=189 Orchard Manor school achieves 'Good' rating with 'Outstanding' behaviours and attitudes in recent OFSTED report

]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 11:45:50 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ SPT secures contract to enhance SEND provision in Cornwall ​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=187 The Special Partnership Trust has successfully applied for and been awarded a contract by Cornwall Council to build the SEND skills and knowledge of staff working in mainstream schools across the county.

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:56:48 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ Headteacher appointed at Cardrew Court School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=178 Momentum has picked up pace for an exciting new independent special school set to open in Cornwall in September 2024 with the appointment of a new headteacher.

]]> Tue, 9 Jan 2024 16:45:41 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ "Wonderfully dedicated and knowledgeable" SPT team praised in peer review ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=167 The Special Partnership Trust (SPT) team has been praised as “wonderfully dedicated and knowledgeable” in a peer review undertaken by the Director of Schools and Educational Services for the Eden Academy Trust.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:03:01 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ School Buildings update. ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=155 School Buildings update from Special Partnership Trust

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:31:59 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ Cury School - June 2023 update ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=149 Dear stakeholders,

I am writing with an update on the development of Cury School.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:45:30 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ Bosvena School - May 2023 update ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=141 The Special Partnership Trust are very pleased to announce that following a series of frustrating delays, Bosvena School has moved into the next phase of its delivery following approval of planning for the project.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 09:26:22 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Update on Bosvena School - September 2022 ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=106 The Special Partnership Trust are excited to be able to finally share an updated timeline for Bosvena school, which is Cornwall’s newest special school for children and young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:38:03 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ Update on Cornwall's New Special School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 Bosvena School is Cornwall’s newest special school for children and young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. It is an integral part of The Special Partnership Trust and the local community, serving families across Cornwall.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:44:51 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Budehaven ARB National Poetry Competition ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 Before Easter students from Budehaven ARB entered a performance of ‘Pirate Pete’ into the National Poetry by Heart competition.  Last week they were informed that their entry had received a ‘Golden Ticket’ special award to go straight through to the National Final.

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 10:24:01 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Bosvena School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 Update on Cornwall's New Special School

]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:11:39 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Making Sense of Autism Training ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 Attend training to gain a better understanding and awareness of autism and the way it affects children in schools

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:50:03 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ School Closures ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 Friday 18 February 2022

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:24:56 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Statement from Guy Chappell ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 Alternative education for children unable to attend school due to medical or health needs

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:57:34 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 The global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign, which originates from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute.

‘16 Days’, as it has become known, was launched 30 years ago and continues to be co-ordinated by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is the most widely-recognised and longest running campaign for women’s rights in the world.

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:51:08 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ New Free School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 An exciting partnership between Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and The Special Partnership Trust  brings a new free school a step closer

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:43:16 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Statement from Guy Chappell, Director ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 Provision of alternative education for children unable to attend school due to medical or health needs

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:30:03 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Train to Teach with SPT ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 Kernow Initial Teacher Education and the Special Partnership Trust are delivering Primary PGCE with a Special Educational Needs or Disability focus in partnership with the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon).

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:32:04 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Curnow School ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 The article produced by Curnow School on 'Our top 10 tips for providing a home learning offer' was included in the PMLD Link Magazine.  Please see below to read the article. 

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:43:21 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Cornwall's new free school becomes a step closer ]]> https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2 Cornwall’s new school for children with special educational needs will open in September 2023.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:46:20 GMT https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2