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Pond Meadow Academy Trust
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Mini Meadows is back for autumn — and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Join us tomorrow, 9 September, for our first Mini Meadows session of the new school year.
These friendly stay-and-play sessions are designed for pre-school children with SEN, or children who are on the pathway to diagnosis.
Little ones can enjoy free play, structured activities and a complimentary snack, while parents and carers have the chance to connect with other local families.
A huge thank you to @theknightsfoundation for helping make these sessions possible through their generous funding.
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WELCOME BACK!
A very warm welcome back to all of our wonderful students, families and staff.
We are so excited to begin a new school year together, filled with learning, friendship, growth and new opportunities to shine.
At Pond Meadow, every step forward matters. We can’t wait to celebrate each achievement, big or small, as our learners continue to build confidence, independence and joy in the year ahead.
Here’s to a positive, happy and inspiring start to the new term.
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Playing outside can support children in so many ways. It can help reduce anxiety, build gross motor skills and offer a calming space to support sensory regulation.
Here are four simple ways to encourage outdoor play:
-Create a quiet space: a small tent or a shady spot under a tree can give children somewhere calm to reset.
-Try messy play: set up outdoor sensory play with mud kitchens, sand, water or natural materials.
-Offer gentle guidance: help children choose how they play to reduce frustration and encourage independence.
-Follow the child’s interests: use chalk for sorting games, bug-hunting kits for nature lovers, or add favourite toys and topics, like plastic dinosaurs or animals.
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PREPARING FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
The start of a new school year can bring lots of feelings, and returning after the summer holidays can be a big change for our students.
A little preparation at home can help children feel more settled and ready for the routine ahead.
You might like to gently support the transition by:
-Talking about what will happen on their first day of school
-Looking at photo boards and talking about the students and staff they will be with
-Exploring school uniform and practising getting dressed
-Establishing regular sleep and wake routines
Starting with small steps now can help make the move from home to school feel calmer and more familiar.
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Reading is a wonderful way to support learning, communication and imagination over the summer holidays.
Whether reading together, looking through picture books or listening to a story, these small moments can help build confidence, language skills and independence.
Here are a few simple ways to support reading at home:
1. Take books outside and read together under a tree.
2. Try making reading part of your daily routine. As well as a bedtime story, you could set a story time each day.
3. Visit your local library.
4. Try audiobooks — listening to a story together can be just as enjoyable.
5. Remember, comics and magazines count too.
6. Keep reading sessions short, relaxed and frequent.
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