Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School has proudly taken part in the National Bird Count, joining schools and communities across the country on Friday 23rd January and over the weekend to help monitor and protect local wildlife.
Learners and staff spent time observing, identifying and counting birds within the school grounds and surrounding outdoor spaces. The activity provided a valuable opportunity for learners to connect with nature while developing observation skills, patience and environmental awareness in a calm, meaningful way.
Taking part in the RSPB’s National Bird Count also supported wider learning objectives, including communication, numeracy and personal development. Learners were encouraged to work together, share their findings and take pride in contributing to a national conservation initiative.
Sarah Grove, Principal of Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School, said:
“Taking part in the RSPB’s National Bird Count was a wonderful opportunity for our learners to engage with the natural world in a purposeful and accessible way. Activities like this support curiosity, wellbeing and a sense of responsibility, while also helping our learners feel that they are contributing to something bigger. We’re very proud of how enthusiastically they took part.”
The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and real-world experiences that support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. Participation in national initiatives such as the Bird Count reflects Allerthorpe’s commitment to inclusive, enriching education that meets learners where they are and builds confidence through meaningful experiences.