The pupils in Kate’s Key Stage 3 class have made an ‘out of this World start’ to the new school year! They are all settling in well and learning to work together as a team. One of their first team challenges was to create some artwork for their class theme this term – ‘The Earth…

Springfield School is currently recruiting for full and part time teaching posts. We need enthusiastic and and inspiring teachers to join our successful teaching team. Are you highly motivated and looking for opportunities to teach pupils with a range of complex learning difficulties? Then we could be the school for you! There’s more information and details…

Thursday 6th July was a big day for the youngest members of Team Springfield – Sports Day! Along with our friends in the Madley Brook Nursery the pupils took part in a range of physical challenges. It was a very hot day so we made sure there were lots of cold drinks to hand. There were…

Everyone who works at Springfield tries their utmost to provide the best possible levels of education and care for our pupils. It’s not always easy and it is often tiring so when you get a piece of feedback like this one it’s important to let the world know!!!! Bishop’s Move in Oxford has been supporting…

A group of pupils from Springfield School were presented with their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award on Monday 10th July at a special ceremony at Blenheim Palace. Five pupils; Gabby Bennett, Charlie Collins, Sasha Stewart, Emily Davis & Tom Mytton and one former pupil, George Hiley, have spent the last two years working towards the DofE…

Many of our pupils attend the After School Clubs organised by Gwen, our Out of School Liaison Officer (OSLO). These clubs often involve outside professionals coming in to lead creative sessions that give pupils a chance to express themselves and have fun. This helps build confidence and independence.The pictures above show pupils at the Bronze Barrow…

It was a beautiful day last Friday for our annual Supporters’ Picnic. Every year we invite along those who have supported us either through volunteering, giving donations, or supporting us in any other way! The whole school get together in the Wood Green site garden and enjoy a couple of hours of chatting, eating and…

Sam’s Key Stage 1 class have been working on keeping active lately. Pupils have been practicing their bike skills, including starting off independently, manoeuvring around cones and, crucially, stopping! They have also been keeping active in the hydrotherapy pool. Pupils have been practicing swimming on front and back, floating and putting their faces under the…

Pupils in Tim’s class had a fantastic time on their ‘To the rescue’ themed residential recently. The trip to the Isle of Portland was designed to link in with the work the class have been doing around people who help us and the emergency services. A highlight was climbing to the top of the Portland Bill…

We were thrilled to welcome Carlos and Neil to the Springfield School Primary site last week to give pupils in Key Stage 2 a lesson in rocket science! Carlos is one of more than 30,000 STEM Ambassadors around the UK who volunteer their time, enthusiasm and experiences to encourage and inspire young people to achieve more and…