23 October
Wolverhampton MP visits Aurora Cedars School
Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss was given a guided tour around Aurora Cedars School on Friday (October 17) to learn more about the provision available to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in his constituency.
Aurora Cedars School, in Compton Road West, has 63 pupils aged 5-19 with predominantly diagnoses of autism, social anxiety and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Its catchment area includes Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Staffs.
Headteacher Tom Hind said he was grateful to Mr Juss for taking the time to discover the work being done at his school. He added: “We were able to demonstrate the ways in which the school delivers personalised learning experiences for our pupils and how this high level of care for each individual contributes to their personal development.”
Mr Juss, a Labour MP since 2024, said: “It was a privilege to visit Aurora Cedars School and witness first-hand the dedication of staff and the tailored support being provided to children and young people with SEND."
"Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and schools like Aurora Cedars are helping to make that a reality.” Warinder Juss, Labour MP
Accompanying Mr Juss on his visit was The Aurora Group’s CEO Kelvin Donald. He said: “Specialist schools such as Aurora Cedars School are equipped with highly skilled teaching, support and therapeutic teams that are specifically geared towards helping young people achieve their potential in all aspects of their lives.
“At The Aurora Group, we’re proud of the difference we’re making to the lives of children, young people and adults with SEND.” Kelvin Donald, CEO of The Aurora Group
The visit coincided with the school’s pre-half-term, inclusive sporting event, where students competed against teachers in a football match at Compton Park.
