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Darwen teacher enjoys crowning moment at Palace
Published 20/05/25When Aurora Woodlands School educator Greg Smalley was presented with a prestigious teaching award live on national television last November he’d have been forgiven for thinking things couldn’t get any better.
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Aurora Woodlands School Achieves Level 2 in RHS School Gardening Awards
Published 08/07/24We’re pleased to announce that Aurora Woodlands School has proudly received Level 2 in the RHS School Gardening Awards. The Awards, set up by the Royal Horticultural Society, provide a structure to develop gardening while celebrating the progress made by schools.
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Inspirational Darwen Educator Wins Prestigious National Teaching Award
Published 20/06/24Darwen educator Greg Smalley from Aurora Woodlands School has been recognised with a Silver Award for Unsung Hero in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact they have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care.
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Darwen special school expanded to take girls
Published 20/02/23Aurora Woodlands School in Darwen has been permitted by the Department for Education to educate more students and accept girls for the first time.
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Aurora Woodlands School wins National Innovation Award
Published 07/11/22Aurora Woodlands School wins national innovation award for its well-being provision for special needs pupils
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Aurora Woodlands School in line for National Innovation Award
Published 28/07/22Aurora Woodlands School has been nominated for a national innovation award for its high quality provision for special needs pupils.
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Aurora Woodlands School rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Published 21/07/22Aurora Woodlands School received a positive Ofsted report - achieving a ‘Good’ rating for all the assessed criteria. Describing the school as a happy and welcoming place, the report highlighted regular attendance, positive attitudes and improvement in behaviour and learning.
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Aurora Woodlands School in Darwen appoints new headteacher
Published 24/08/21Sarah Gregory, 49, has been appointed headteacher of Aurora Woodlands School, an independent day school in Darwen which provides specialist education and therapeutic provision for boys aged 10-19.