<![CDATA[News Feed - News - Aurora]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk%2Fservices%2Fschools%2Fsummerfields%2Dschool%2Fnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:20:14 GMT Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:20:14 GMT <![CDATA[ Pupils’ pet project prompts sanctuary visit ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/pupils-pet-project-prompts-sanctuary-visit Pupils from Aurora Summerfields school in Cheshire enjoyed a trip to Wilmslow Animal Sanctuary earlier this month, part of a pet project they’ve been working on. ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:20:14 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/pupils-pet-project-prompts-sanctuary-visit <![CDATA[ Schools’ pupils go loco over Santa trip ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/schools-pupils-go-loco-over-santa-trip All aboard! Pupils, staff and parents from three Aurora schools enjoyed a magical train journey on the Santa Express through the Derwent Valley last week.  ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:43:42 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/schools-pupils-go-loco-over-santa-trip <![CDATA[ Aurora Summerfields School in the community ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/aurora-summerfields-school-in-the-community Students at Aurora Summerfields School have recently been exploring their local community through various school trips and community-based lessons, where they've been learning new skills, exploring new places, and most importantly, having lots of fun! ]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:04:36 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/aurora-summerfields-school-in-the-community <![CDATA[ Inspirational Stoke Principal Wins Prestigious National Teaching Award ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=164 Principal Tracy Whitehurst from Aurora Hanley School in Bucknall has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominees, the win highlights the remarkable impact she has on shaping the lives of the young people in her care.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:17:18 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Aurora Summerfields School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, has received an Ofsted ‘Good’ grading with two out of the four areas reviewed as ‘Outstanding.’ ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=149 Head of School Kirsty Jockel said: “We're thrilled with the outcome of our first full inspection, especially as we’ve been open for less than a year. I’ve had great support from staff, students and parents who have all contributed to the success of the school.”

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:17:52 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ New special school opens in Wilmslow ]]> https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/summerfields-school/news/new-special-school-opens-in-wilmslow On 17 April, a new special school for pupils aged 5-19 opens in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Aurora Summerfields will support young people with complex communication and social needs typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The school will benefit from close links with Aurora Hanley in Stoke, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. 

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