Sports Day - Monday 3rd May: our annual Sports Day took place on the Bank Holiday Monday. The house groups decorated their wheelbarrows in preparation for the parade and wheelbarrow race. Then everyone took part in a variety of challenging events - including leaping through hoops! Rosettes were awarded to all. (May 2011)

Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale - Chosen Charity: we are delighted that the organisers of the Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale have chosen us as their local charity for the Bank Holiday sale on Monday 30th May. We will be there to raise awareness of the school. Come along and support us on the day - from 7am! (May 2011)

Activity Days - new dates released: we can now confirm the dates of our Activity Days up to August. Parents already registered with us will be receiving notification of the dates. These days are very popular so please ensure you book quickly to avoid disappointment. Please contact Nikki McGrath on 01425 482406 for details. (May 2011)

Easter Newsletter: covering our Shrove Tuesday celebrations - pancake races at noon and the X-Factor Carnival! Click here to download. (April 2011)

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase: On Thursday January 20th at 7pm Forest ForgeTheatre will perform this play here at school for local children and young people with learning difficulties and their families. Tickets are free and can be booked through reception on 01425 477488. You can download the poster here.

This performance is free, being funded through the Aiming High government agenda and is made possible through funding from Inspiring You: Activities for All through Hampshire County Council, and is intended for the whole family.

Saturday and Holiday Activity Days: We are pleased to announce that our Saturdayand holiday-time Activity Dayswill be continuing throughout 2010 and into 2011. The remaining dates are:

The cost remains just £12 per day! Children should bring a packed lunch, sensible clothing/shoes and be prepared for an exciting experience! To download a leaflet/booking form click here.

For further details or to ensure a place, please contact Nikki McGrath on 01425 482406. (Updated Nov 2010)

New Children and Young People's Guide: we are producing a range of pictorialaccessible guides for new and prospective pupils. The first, covering the Transition Phase (14 to 16 year olds) is now available for download. See the 'Pupils' section under 'Prospectus' for more details. (Posted March 2010)

Monthly Saturday Activity Days: We are pleased to announce regular Saturday Activity Days for children (6-18 years) with special educational needs who are resident in Dorset. The days will run from 9am to 4pm (unless stated). The Activity Days will be held on the following dates:

• Saturday 28th November 2009
• Saturday 23rd January 2010
• Saturday 27th February 2010
• Saturday 20th March 2010

All for just £12 per day! Children should bring a packed lunch, sensible clothing/shoes and be prepared for an exciting experience! To download a leaflet click here.

For further details or to ensure a place, please contact Nikki McGrath on 01425 482406. (Posted November 2009)

October Holiday Activity Scheme: We are pleased to announce a new Holiday Activity Scheme for children (6-18 years) with special educational needs who are resident in Dorset. The scheme will run from Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st October, 9am to 4pm. In addition we are running a residential camp for some of our existing pupils during this time, so there will be opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships.

A choice of fun activities during the week will include:

• Crafts: papermaking, felting, painting, weaving
• Sports: archery, games, cycling, climbing, swimming, circus skills
• Walking to Moors Valley, farm visit and local trips
• Cookery: baking, biscuit making etc.
• Music and drama

All for just £12 per day! Children should bring a packed lunch, sensible clothing/shoes and be prepared for an exciting experience! To download a leaflet click here.

For further details or to ensure a place, please contact Susan Connelly on 01425 477488. (Posted 24th Sept 2009)

Ofsted care inspection - "very good, with outstanding features": the outcome from our latest care inspection, 2nd to 5th February 2009, confirms the quality of care provided by the school. The report will be published soon. Well done to all our staff for their commitment and hard work! (11th February 2009)

Sheiling School included in Ofsted's list of outstanding providers: We were delighted to receive this recognition for the standards of care provided to the pupils. Congratulations to all our co-workers for maintaining consistently high standards. Click on the logo to see Ofsted's list of outstanding schools in the south west. (8th January 2009)