https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D11%26amp%3Bnid%3D7 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:17:15 GMT Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:17:15 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/celebrating-national-childrens-gardening-week This week is National Children’s Gardening Week, a nationwide initiative that aims to inspire children’s curiosity, connect with nature and experience the joy of gardening. ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:06:29 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/celebrating-national-childrens-gardening-week https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/darwen-teacher-enjoys-crowning-moment-at-palace When 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. ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:17:15 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/article/darwen-teacher-enjoys-crowning-moment-at-palace https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=7&storyid=196 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 10:35:32 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=7&storyid=196 https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=171 We’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. ]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 09:58:40 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=171 https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=165 Darwen 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.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:21:28 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=1&nid=2&storyid=165 https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/darwen-special-school-expanded-to-take-girls Aurora Woodlands School in Darwen has been permitted by the Department for Education to educate more students and accept girls for the first time. 

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:03:12 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/darwen-special-school-expanded-to-take-girls https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-wins-national-innovation-award Aurora Woodlands School wins national innovation award for its well-being provision for special needs pupils

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:07:18 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-wins-national-innovation-award https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-in-line-for-national-innovation-award Aurora Woodlands School has been nominated for a national innovation award for its high quality provision for special needs pupils.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:08:13 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-in-line-for-national-innovation-award https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-rated-good-by-ofsted Aurora 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.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:09:09 GMT https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/woodlands-school/news/aurora-woodlands-school-rated-good-by-ofsted https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/news/?pid=11&nid=7&storyid=53 Sarah 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.

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