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I have been fortunate to have worked for the past 12 years as the clinical psychologist at one of the largest schools in the UK specialising in supporting pupils across the age and ability range with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s great to have the opportunity to write a blog for Autism […]

Acorn Education and Care, part of Outcomes First Group, is dedicated to supporting every child and young person in our care to reach their full potential, placing them at the heart of everything we do and ensuring the highest quality, person centred care is delivered by the teams supporting them. Outcomes First Group submitted a […]

Oak Tree School, located in Truro and heralded ‘outstanding in all areas’ by Ofsted, has been recognised for high calibre science provision with the award of a Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). Oak Tree School, part of Acorn Education and Care at Outcomes First Group, provides specialist education for vulnerable children and young people aged […]

Acorn Digital Learning part of the Acorn Education and Care division at Outcomes First Group, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the BETT Awards, within the category  ‘The Covid-19 Response Champions Awards – UK Companies’. Acorn Digital Learning (ADL) was launched two years ago, following the recognition for the growing need to support vulnerable […]

This year, the UK Safer Internet Centre are holding Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 9th February and Acorn Education and Care will proudly be supporting the event to raise awareness of the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people within our care and across our schools. This year’s theme […]

Three specialist outdoor classrooms called the ‘Woodlands’ have been developed at Crookhey Hall School in response to growing demand for individualised learning and specialist support. The newly remodelled timber-clad outdoor classrooms, nestled amongst the woods on the school’s 15-acre site provide a calm environment to reduce anxiety, help build self-esteem and inspire pupils to fulfil […]

Wetheringsett Manor School, part of Acorn Education and Care, is a new specialist school that has recently opened in Stowmarket, Suffolk, to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 11-18 years old. The school, in Grade II listed former rectory Wetheringsett Manor, is set in beautiful grounds and […]

Luke Taylor, Manager at Ramsey House, has been shortlisted for a Great British Care Award! The Care Home Registered Manager award recognises a manager who has a clear vision in developing person-centred care, demonstrates a high level of expertise with exceptional skills managing a home and supports the whole team in meeting the individual needs […]

Outcomes First Group have been shortlisted for an Education Investor Award in the category ‘Private Education Group of the Year’. The Education Investor Awards are presented to organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to education in 2019-20, with a view to promoting excellence and recognising innovation in the private education sector. The award shortlisting, […]

Villa Farm has been shortlisted for The Children’s Home Team Award, which recognises a team who are able to demonstrate a shared vision and goals, whilst demonstrating dedication and going above and beyond to provide the best possible care, as well as recognising each team member for their knowledge, skills and expertise. Retaining an Outstanding […]