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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 […]

In December 2025, learners at Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School took part in a meaningful Forest School project focused on conservation and protecting local wildlife. During their Forest School lessons, learners explored the impact of habitat loss and discussed how […]

Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School marked the festive season with a special Christmas dinner on 17th December, bringing learners and staff together to celebrate in a warm and inclusive way. The Christmas dinner provided a wonderful opportunity for learners to […]

Learners from Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School enjoyed a festive Christmas trip to Harwood House on 16th December, as part of the school’s end-of-term celebrations. The visit gave learners the opportunity to experience the magic of the festive season in […]

On 28th November 2025, learners from Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School took part in decorating a tree for the annual Pocklington Church Christmas Tree Festival, held at All Saints’ Church from 29 November to 11 December 2025. This much-loved community […]

On 23 November, learners at Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School took part in activities to celebrate National Tree Week, engaging with nature and exploring the importance of trees and the environment. The day’s activities encouraged learners to learn about different […]

Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School has launched an exciting weekly STEM initiative for learners aged 9–16, taking part in the FIRST® LEGO® League in collaboration with York University every Wednesday afternoon until March. The programme introduces learners to science, technology, […]

Allerthorpe Special Educational Needs School took part in National CPR Week on 16th October 2025, supporting learners to develop an age- and ability-appropriate understanding of life-saving skills and personal safety. Throughout the week, learners engaged in carefully adapted activities designed […]

Allerthorpe School in Pocklington, part of the Melrose Education group of schools, is celebrating its first Ofsted inspection, since its opening, which judged the school ‘Good’ overall, with an ‘Outstanding’ rating for Behaviour and Attitudes. The inspection, carried out from […]

Melrose Education is proud to announce that Rosy Broughton, Education Manager for the company, has successfully achieved her Level 5 Diploma in Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools and Communities (Practitioner Status) — a significant milestone that strengthens Melrose’s commitment […]