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On World Book Day last week our school transformed into a world of stories, with students arriving dressed as their favourite book characters and staff fully committed to Where’s Wally costumes! We kicked off the day with an inspiring assembly, celebrating the magic of books and the importance of fostering a alifelong love of reading. […]

We wrapped up the half-term with an inset day focused on something at the heart of Phoenix Bay – trauma-informed practice. And yes, we also happened to spend Valentine’s Day doing what we love – learning how to support our students even better. The day’s training took a deep dive into: 🧠 The neuroscience of

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting the Plymouth Magic Circle’s Close-Up Competition, an event that brought together some of the most talented magicians in the region. From mind-blowing mind reading to jaw-dropping escapology and expert sleight of hand, the night was filled with pure wonder and excitement. With eight incredible acts competing, the energy

We’re so proud to share the amazing creativity and dedication of one of our students, who has created a brilliant stop-frame animation featuring none other than Morph, the classic character from Tony Hart’s art show! This project was completed during Golden Time – a special part of our relational practice model – is a fantastic

Last week Ross and Laura had an amazing time visiting the BEES UK Farm and connecting with Nathan Potts and his team to explore the incredible work they’re doing. After engaging in discussions, it was inspiring to hear about their initiatives focused on relational practices and trauma-informed approaches to support young people who struggle with

We are so proud to share that four incredible students at Phoenix Bay have successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award! To achieve this award, participants take on activities in four key areas: 1️⃣ Volunteering – Giving back to the community, like assisting at a charity or coaching a sports team. 2️⃣ Physical –

We’re thrilled to announce that Phoenix Bay has been awarded the prestigious ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’… A National Standard for Positive Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing This achievement comes hot off the heels of our placement as School of the Year by The National School Awards and making it to the top 5! The Wellbeing

Looking back on this past year, we’re filled with gratitude and pride… It was a milestone year for Phoenix Bay – we were rated Good by OFSTED, with an Outstanding grade for personal development, and our first Year 11 cohort achieved fantastic results, with all students moving on to post-16 education. The icing on the

This November, our very own Ben Miller, Phoenix Bay’s Designated Safeguard Lead and Teacher, joined the Movember movement, growing a moustache to raise awareness for men’s health. Ben’s commitment wasn’t just about sporting a dashing new look 🥸 – it was about starting conversations and supporting a cause that matters. What is Movember? Movember isn’t

This week, I had the privilege of delivering a presentation at the Torbay Relational Practice Conference – and what an inspiring day it was! The event itself was awe-inspiring. I listened to incredible keynote speeches from Dr Lisa Cherry FRSA and Nick Barwick, which were both moving and thought-provoking. Meeting and networking with professionals like