21st October 2025
Classroom Strategies That Support Different Learning Needs
Teachers across the UK are increasingly seeking professional development in special educational needs to better support their diverse classrooms.
10th October 2019
Queen Alexandra College makes commitment to support students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing
Queen Alexandra College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.
16th September 2019
A real-world approach to work-related learning
Dr Graeme Athey is Director of Education at Fairfield Farm College, which specialises in providing study programmes for young people with SEND, focusing on work-related learning as an alternative to the traditional work experience model.
21st August 2019
Preparing for Adulthood at Queen Alexandra College (QAC)
Based in Birmingham, Queen Alexandra College (QAC) is a national specialist residential college that supports a diverse range of student abilities and needs. The College provides education, training and routes to independent living and employment. Class sizes are small and support levels high.
22nd November 2018
Queen Alexandra College shortlisted at the Tes FE Awards 2019
The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the FE sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2019 Tes FE Awards.
23rd October 2018
Celebrating our ‘Outstanding’ success
Catherine Garton, Headteacher of Kirby Moor School in Cumbria, reflects on the school’s achievements
10th August 2017
‘Progression, happiness, achievement’ – Eleanor’s empowering story
The Hesley Group explain how Eleanor, a teenager with complex special needs, is fulfilling her potential after joining Fullerton House School in South Yorkshire.
27th July 2017
Benefits of hydrotherapy for children with complex needs
Nicky Pither, Physiotherapist at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning, outlines how water therapy can benefit children and young people with disabilities and health conditions.
24th May 2016
The silent struggle
Ronda Fogel, founder of The Moat School in London, on why children with minor learning difficulties often face the biggest challenges.
7th December 2015
The pursuit of value
Clare King, Headmistress at The Moat School, says a new assessment technique could hold the key to measuring a school’s performance.