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News Archive
Sneak Preview of the SENAD Group Ram
The SENAD Group’s sponsored Ram was brought to life this weekend by our artists from Reilly Creative. We can’t show you him yet as we’ve been asked to keep him under wraps for now, but here’s a sneak preview. As part of the trail activities students and service users across the groups schools and services will have the opportunity to create their own mini rams, as well as enjoying taking part in ram trail itself.
The Derby Ram Trail is a spectacular free discovery trail coming to Derby in the summer.
From 19 June to 28 August 2020 a flock of fabulously colourful and unique rams will take you on a trail around the beautiful city of Derby. The ram sculpture is based on the mythical Derby Ram from the 18th Century song, which according to legend was ten yards high with enormous horns and a huge flowing fleece. The story tells how people from all over came to see the huge Derby Ram, and we are excited that people will once again flock to Derby.
The Derby Ram Trail is brought to you by Derby Museums, together with Wild in Art and Presenting Partner, Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID).
West Midlands Learning Campus do Xmas in Style
Staff, residents and parents/carers have enjoyed a November and December full of fabulous Christmas activities.
At the end of November they were invited to support St Peter’s tree appeal at the local church by decorating their own tree as part of a display of over 60 trees. Our tree was named ‘Santa Clause’ the Festival took part over the first weekend in December and at the end we took our tree back to decorate reception so everyone had the opportunity to enjoy it. Special thanks go to David Symons, Art Facilitator and the residents of Winslow Court and Cedar Lodge for their time and effort in creating some truly beautiful tree decorations.
In December the third West Midlands Learning Campus Christmas Fayre took place. The Mayor and Mayoress of Bromyard joined Parents, Residents, locals and Santa for a fabulous morning. Thank you to the learning support staff who helped young people to make the items for sale. Thank you to Donna and Chloe in the kitchen for producing fabulous turkey cobs and to Dave and Amber for serving during the morning. Special thanks for Neil and Connor for their help with Santa!
The festivities continued with a Christmas meal for residents of adult homes and their families. Thank you to everyone who helped transform the rugby club. Thank you to Kamilla, Trudi, Leah, Julia and Martin for serving the meal. A truly lovely evening.
Parents of a resident sent an email to Martin Carter, Head of Rowden House and the Herefordshire Adult Homes, with the following message….” We wanted to email you to thank all the staff for a marvellous Christmas dinner at Bromyard Rugby Club. The atmosphere was really Christmassy! It was a great venue for it and nice to see all the houses together. We had a wonderful time, we were some of the last to leave! Debbie, Julia and Trudi worked very hard to make the evening memorable. Again, many thanks to you all for a wonderful time. I hope you will keep using this venue. Happy Christmas!”
Rowden House School Prom 2019
On Thursday 18th July 2019, the pupils from Rowden House School enjoyed their leaving Prom. Pupils wowed the staff with their choice of attire and dance moves for the evening! For those who leave us this year, we wish you well, we are very proud of you and what you have achieved whilst being with us at Rowden House School.
This year’s prom was held at The Bank House, Bransford, Worcester. The students had been busy prior to prom night, making many fantastic decorations for their night. It was a night of lights, camera, action!! (Hollywood Theme) in the Elgar suite. Well done to everyone who was involved in creating such wonderful pieces of artwork.
The students all arrived looking absolutely fabulous, supported by the staff, who also looked every part of prom night too! They slowly made their way in to the Elgar suite, stopping to have the obligatory prom photo taken under the banner. Upon arrival the students had the option to get down and boogie on the dance floor with DJ Richie Palmer, enjoy the bubble machine or have photos taken with the Hollywood backdrop/picture frame booth.
The students had a fabulous evening, dancing to all their favourite tunes and asking for many requests from Rich, who was happy to oblige. Song requests played right up until the end of the evening. A delicious buffet was served, along with drinks. There was also a cake displaying portraits of all the students, This was carefully cut in to sections for all to enjoy.
Thank you
The students (and staff) all had a great prom night. Thanks go to all the staff for supporting the students and the parents, family members, friends who came along to enjoy the night with their son/daughter. Thank you to the staff who gave up their time to decorate the suite, the staff who came along in the evening in their own time and all staff at The Bank House who looked after us all evening. thank you to DJ Richie Palmer for 
the tunes and most importantly the students who had a fabulous evening.
Chief Executive Officer Awarded Honorary Master Degree From The University of Derby
Huge congratulations go to our Chief Executive Officer, Brian Jones who was been awarded an Honorary Master Degree from Derby University, to recognise him for his work to promote and ensure the equality of education for young people.
Brian has been Chief Executive Officer for the SENAD Group since 2006. Using his significant experience in specialist education with local authorities, the voluntary sector and independent sector, he has successfully led the group in designing and operating high quality education, therapy and care services for young people and adults with autism, speech language and communication needs and mental health needs.
Brian is relentless in his dedication, determination and ambition to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our society and their families are treated with the respect, dignity and have equal opportunities to maximise their potential. He is highly respected figure within the sector and works closely with the Department for Education, educational institutions, including the University of Derby to develop policy and practice that will increase equality for all people with additional needs.
Rowden Students Win Town Scarecrow Competition
Huge congratulations to young people and staff of Rowden House School on winning this years Scarecrow competition. A special well done to Alina (Costumes) Linda (Scarecrow) and to the Rowden entourage who had a great evening parading through Bromyard town – you all so deserve this win.
Stand up to Cancer Coffee Morning
Students and residents at the West Midlands Learning Campus raised £70 at this years Stand Up to Cancer Coffee Morning.
Thank you to all those who supported the event. Even Paul Hollywood made an appearance.
All Aboard for Rowden Students
A group on young people chose to participate in a canal boat trip on Wednesday 11th April, hosted by the wonderful Willow Trust staff at Saul Junction, on the Gloucester to Sharpness canal.
Five boats arrived on time and students cruised off toward Purton for a picnic, then returning after three hours on the canal. All residents took the opportunity to steer the Leonard Matchan, guided by John, the captain.
Thanks to the staff who came in especially to enable the trip to happen
We have another trip booked in August.
Celebrating NAPPI Success
Isabel Campbell of SENAD Community was awarded a tankard by NAPPI UK at the NAPPI Training meeting earlier this month for being one of the two longest serving NAPPI Trainers. Isabel and Wayne Price at Park House were part of the first Group of SENAD trainers trained by NAPPI UK, five years ago. Wayne received his tankard a few months ago. Both trainers remain actively involved as NAPPI Trainers and continue to promote the Psychological approach of NAPPI. They have witnessed the excellent achievements of staff through the use of the NAPPI philosophy.
The Group Health and Safety Manager, Martin Bradder said “I often sit in NAPPI Trainer Training sessions for an hour or so. It is great to see how the Trainers develop over the years. We have examples of NAPPI Trainers going on to be Registered Managers and it is my firm belief that NAPPI Trainers develop confidence through the excellent training provided by the NAPPI UK Trainers. I am immensely proud of Wayne, Isabel and the other NAPPI Trainers and I look forward to seeing what these guys will achieve over the next five years.”
Sea Legs Puppet Theatre Visits Rowden House School
Young people at Rowden House School enjoyed their first professional puppet show, which was held on Friday 26th May.
Local company Sea-Legs puppet theatre show were invited to join us and entertained everyone with their fabulous adaptation of ‘Peter & The Wolf’. Rob’s fantastic story telling & puppetry had everyone engaged for the whole duration of the show.
Peter and the Wolf
Welcome to Russia! Travel with Rob and his suitcase full of surprises into deepest darkest Russia, to old man Prokofiev’s house in the woods, where lives the big, hungry Wolf.
Meet Sergei Prokofiev’s world famous characters: young Peter and his Grandfather, the supercilious Cat, the silly Duck, quick-witted Redbird, Ivan and Boris the blundering hunters and of course…. the big hungry Wolf.
Find out more about Sea-Legs puppet theatre
