At WG, we are proud to have a diverse team that feels welcomed and accepted no matter what. 🏳️🌈 We believe in celebrating and acknowledging the LGBTQ+ community every single day, but we also recognise the importance of supporting Pride Month as a reminder that there is still work to be done. Every individual deserves to feel welcomed, accepted, and celebrated for who they are. Hollie from our Lavender Lodge School tells us why Pride month is so important adding: 'In the words of Ru Paul Charles, "if you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?!" Happy pride month to everyone celebrating and thanks for the continued support of all the LGBTQ+ colleagues in the group ❤️' Join us in spreading love and acceptance for all this Pride Month and beyond. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone.
Starting a new job in a new place with a new team can be intimidating, but at WG, we've got your back every step of the way. 💜 Our strong network ensures that you receive the support and training you need to thrive in your role. With a diverse group of young people, no two days are the same, which is why we prioritise ongoing support and development for our employees. Whether it's mandatory training or personal development opportunities, we've got you covered. At WG, you'll have access to support from across the entire organisation, as well as your direct team, so you can feel confident that any question or concern will be addressed. Watch the video to learn more about what it's like working at WG!
🌟 Join our unique team at Witherslack Group, where we have an integrated therapeutic model that is truly one-of-a-kind! 🌟 Our therapists and educators work hand-in-hand to provide the best possible support and environments for our children and young people to thrive. With clinicians welcomed into classrooms and always on hand, our integrated approach ensures a consistent and rewarding experience for all involved. Steph, our Senior Occupational Therapist at Ashbrooke School, highlights just one of the many reasons why Witherslack Group is a fantastic place to work.
✨ The Power of a Great Teacher ✨ This week we spoke to Rona who is an Art teacher at Chilworth House Upper School. Growing up as a bilingual, dyslexic student Rona found school challenging, however discovering art opened up a knew way of studying. This helped her succeed and inspired her to pursue a career teaching art to children and young people with special educational needs. Teaching can come in many forms and this blog post is great for learning how teaching art can have such a great impact on our young people. Read all about it, follow the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/441hNfJ
Recently, pupils from our Bridgeway School entered the fascinating world of politics with a visit to the Houses of Parliament. From witnessing a live debate to taking part in tours and even putting forward their laws, we are confident the next PM is in our midst.
This week we spoke to Delorise who is a teacher at our Chilworth House Upper School. Growing up as a person of colour with undiagnosed dyslexia inspired Delorise to pursue her career in teaching. After having a negative school experience she wanted to ensure no other children and young people had to go through the same and instead enjoyed an inclusive and positive time at school. This account is sure to inspire you!
🌟 🚀With our friends from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Futures Employer Award. Together, we’ll be recognising organisations that lead the way in creating workplace cultures and environments that celebrate neurodiversity and accelerate the futures of young people entering the world of work.
We are excited to have launched our Power of a Great Teacher series! Our new series aims to give you an insight into the journey of some of our teachers, their achievements at WG and why they are so important for our children and young people to reach the best futures they can! To start, we caught up with Martin from our Oakwood Learning Centre who has recently progressed to a Deputy Head Teacher position. In this blog he discusses his teaching journey and some of the things that make working at WG and within SEN so great. 🏆
The WG Star Awards celebrated the hard work and dedication that our teams put in to ensuring our children and young people have the best support and education helping them towards the best future. It was an evening of glamour and celebration, you can read more about on our news page or follow us on LinkedIn!
As we always say, we love to celebrate every #hugesmallvictory and what better way to do it than getting all our teams together for a night of awards. We are very excited to be celebrating the below categories: 🌟 Everyday Hero 🌟 Going the Extra Mile 🌟 Leader of the Year 🌟 Role Model of the Year 🌟 School of the Year 🌟 Learning Centre of the Year 🌟 Home of the Year 🌟 ESG Contribution of the Year 🌟 Lifetime Achievement 🌟 Futures Achievement 🌟 Young Person’s Choice 🌟 Chief Executive’s Choice So get ready for our teams to look sparkly alongside some fancy trophies 🏆
