This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
🌟 EXCITING NEWS! 🌟
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Alfreton Park School has been officially accredited as a Special Olympics Great Britain MATP Centre of Excellence!
This is a tremendous achievement – we are only the fourth school in the entire country to receive this prestigious recognition! 🏆
What is MATP?
The Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) has been transforming lives at our school for the past two years, providing accessible and engaging physical activities carefully tailored to meet the unique needs of every pupil.
How we're making it work:
✨ MATP is embedded in our weekly enrichment programme
✨ It's now a core part of the PE curriculum on our pre-formal pathway
✨ Every participating pupil has personalised ILP targets and physical & sensory goals
✨ The programme is integrated into our medium and long-term planning
During our accreditation visit, the assessor was genuinely impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of both our amazing pupils and incredible staff!
A special thank you to Donna, our outstanding Therapy Link Worker, whose passion, hard work and unwavering commitment has made all of this possible. This simply wouldn't have happened without you! 💚
We couldn't be prouder of this achievement and are excited to continue developing and strengthening our MATP programme for all our students.
#CentreOfExcellence #SpecialOlympics #MATP #InclusiveEducation #AlfretonParkSchool #ProudMoment #AccessibleSport #SOGB ... See MoreSee Less
28 CommentsComment on Facebook
Preparation for Adulthood & Transition Coffee Morning
(Year 9 and above)
We would like to invite parents and carers of students in Year 9 and above to join us for an informal coffee morning focused on Preparation for Adulthood and transition stages.
The session will provide general information about transition from school, key stages of preparation for adulthood, and how we support young people with their next steps. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
The coffee morning will last approximately one hour, and refreshments will be provided.
If you would like to attend, please sign up using the form via the link below so we can plan numbers accordingly.
forms.office.com/e/JTBkbFG9Kp
We look forward to welcoming you 💚☕ ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Oak Class had a wonderful time at the Catch-up Club in Swanwick, where they enjoyed reconnecting with familiar faces! The Catch-up Club is a monthly social event for SEND families, held on the first Tuesday of each month. Our students had a fantastic time getting creative with crafts, playing games, and practicing important social skills.
As part of our ongoing focus on independent living skills, the class travelled there using public transport. They planned their route and confidently caught the bus – a brilliant real-world learning experience!🚌
A huge thank you to the Catch-up Club for welcoming us so warmly. We're already looking forward to our next visit!💚 ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌟 We're so proud of one of our pupils from Rowan Class! 🌟
A huge well done to Madison, who has been working hard alongside Matt to create 12 wonderful bird boxes. These have now been sold to the Duffield Millennium Meadow Project, where they'll provide homes for local wildlife.
Last Friday, Madison had the pleasure of handing over the homemade boxes to Lynn, who came into school to collect them. A big thank you also goes to Oscar, who was on hand to help with the handover!
It was lovely to see our pupils making such a positive contribution to the local community and environment. 🐦💚
Well done, Madison and Oscar - we're all so proud of you!
#AlfretonParkSchool #CommunitySpirit #WildlifeConservation #ProudMoment ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
🤟 Signs of the Week!
Our signs of the week are:
- Box
- To Put
- Key
- To create / model
- To make
Why not practise these signs at home with your children? Learning Makaton together is a great way to support communication skills and have fun as a family!
#makaton #signsoftheweek #InclusiveLearning #SchoolCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Learning Disability Wellbeing Drop-In Event 🎉
ARCH Primary Care Network and Belper Primary Care Network are hosting a FREE wellbeing drop-in session for people with learning disabilities.
📅 When: Thursday 5th March 2026
🕐 Time: 1pm - 4pm
📍 Where: Ripley Leisure Centre
No appointment needed - just drop in! Watch the video below to find out what activities and support will be available on the day.
Everyone welcome! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Derby Promise Presents: ROOTS—an afternoon of creative careers inspo for young people aged 14-18 🌱
And....... there’s free pizza! 🍕
Have a look at the link below for more information....Derby Promise Presents: ROOTS—an afternoon of creative careers inspo for young people aged 14-18 🌱
Come along to get inspired and see where your creativity can take you, with activities, workshops and advice from other creatives who take pride in what they do!
There will be advice and guidance stands for parents and carers too.
Did we mention the free pizza? There’s free pizza!
📅 February 19th 2026
📍 Electric Daisy, Bold Lane, Derby
🌐 Derbypromise.org
Get booked on now 🙌 💚
lnkd.in/exUx7c_Y ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We had the privilege of working alongside Chris and Denise when one of their sons attended Alfreton Park - this award is so well deserved!! 🏆👏🏼✨ Two magical people.🎉 HUGE congratulations to retired Derbyshire foster carers Chris and Denise Mitchell who have received a British Citizen Award for services to their community.
🫶 The couple have dedicated their lives to caring for some of the county’s most vulnerable children.
❤️ After adopting three children with Down's syndrome as well as having their own two sons, they then went on to be foster carers for the county council for 14 years.
🥰 During that time they looked after newborn babies, many with complex medical needs requiring specialist care, during the most fragile time of their lives.
We hope their story might inspire others to think about fostering.
Read more here: ow.ly/prbE50Y4fGK
#fostering #fostercarer #fosterforeastmidlands #socialworkers
@fosterforeastmidlandscouncils ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
The magic of Rebound Therapy ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook