Creating Tomorrow
Apple pressing and small animal care on the timetable as Kettering MP Rosie Wrighting visits Isebrook School
Students at Isebrook special school in Kettering welcomed local MP Rosie Wrighting on a visit to learn more about their school. Isebrook School specialises in children aged 11 to 18 with cognition and learning difficulties and is one of the largest special schools in Northamptonshire.
Rosie joined the students in their classes: on the timetable was sensory play, maths, English, reading, horticulture, animal care and forest school. Apple pressing in horticulture and feeding the rabbits in animal care were highlights along with meeting Bella, one of the school dogs. She also visited the in-house occupational therapy suite and found out how new developments in AI are being used to help support students.
Rosie also learned how Isebrook integrates the Duke of Edinburgh awards into its curriculum with all students from year 9 upwards participating – over 200 students in total. The experiences the awards give students allows them to build confidence and resilience which are such important life-skills.
Rosie Wrighting MP commented, “I was delighted to visit Isebrook to speak to staff and students and hear more about challenges in the SEND system. I’ve recently launched a survey for local parents and teachers to tell me their SEND experiences so I can share them with the Government ahead of plans to reform provision. Please do take part by visiting survey.labour.org.uk/ketteringsendsurvey.”
Tracy Latham, Headteacher, said, “We’re delighted Rosie Wrighting visited us today to see our fantastic school and meet our awesome students. Our students really valued the opportunity to meet their local MP and to hear that she’s supporting SEND education locally and nationally. She really made an impact and has promised to visit again soon!”