<![CDATA[Braidwood Trust School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:03 GMT Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Craftspace celebrates 40 years ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 Join Craftspace for a fun, free, BSL supported, craft workshop to celebrate 40 years.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:03:37 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Work Experience at the REP Theatre, Birmingham ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 Work Experience at the REP: A Pupil's Reflection

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:52:44 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Pupils perform 'The Tempest' at the REP Theatre ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:46:53 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ University of Birmingham Geology Museum Visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 Visiting the University of Birmingham Geology Museum

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:02:29 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Sports Day 2024 ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 Successful Sports Day!

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:03:09 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Pupils' Reflection on Work Experience June 2024 ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 Two of our Year 10 pupils spent a week at 'Architecture & Interior' on their Work Experience. Read all about their week.

]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 09:48:41 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ RE visit Ghamkol Sharif Mosque ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 A1 and B1 had a fantastic visit to Ghamkol Sharif Mosque as part of their RE studies

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2024 07:52:26 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ BSL in our hands ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 BSL in our Hands

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:03:49 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Duke of Edinburgh ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 The young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award have been working on learning new skills, such as pottery, coding and bike maintenance. As well as this, they have had the opportunity to learn camp crafts in order to be self-sufficient on their expedition.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:51:29 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Pupil Report: Work Experience at Gartmoor Riding Stables ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 Please read our pupil's account of Work Experience at Gartmoor Stables 

]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:49:42 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Work Experience: A pupil recount of their placement at Gartmoor Riding Stables ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 Read all about the skills that one pupil, Kazim, gained. 

]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:56:54 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Big Bang Science Fair ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 Pupils had a fantastic day out at the NEC 'Big Bang' Science Fair.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:09:16 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Success at Five-a-side championships ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 On Tuesday 16th April, Braidwood participated in the England Deaf Schools Five-aside Championship at St Georges Park.

We took five teams who all competed extremely well.  The Junior Boys made it all the way to the final. 

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:04:22 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ HSBC Visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 Pupils had an excellent visit from HSBC to learn about money management. 

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:16:39 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Community events ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 BSL and Deaf community events are now on our Community links section of our website. Please click on the link at the top of this page.

]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2024 10:53:01 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ BBC filming - Signing Shakespeare Project ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 On Monday 19th February, the BBC came to video our students taking part in a Shakespeare drama workshop exploring the play ‘The Tempest’.   

Our school has been working in partnership with Dr Abigail-Woodall from the University of Birmingham and Tracy Irish from the RSC Theatre.  We have been supporting them in their ‘Signing Shakespeare Project’ which involves the creation of amazing online resources and activities to support teachers teaching Shakespeare to Deaf pupils. 

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:47:54 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Queen Alexandra College visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 Year 10 and 12 students  visited  Queen Alexandra College, Birmingham on 6th February 2024

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:32:17 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ City Music Festival ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 The Braidwood Band rehearse weekly as one of SFE Music Service's school-based ensembles.  They have just recorded a video for the SFE online City Music Festival.     Great playing guys!

Click read more to see the video!

]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:33:58 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Food Market Visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 Some of our Year 9 learners visited the food market in Birmingham City centre. As part of their "meat" topic in food tech this term, they went to look at the range of meat and fish available to buy. 

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:29:41 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Residential ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66  Our Year 7s had a fantastic two night residential visit to Brighouse Residential Centre in Atherstone during December 2023.  We have worked in partnership with Brighouse for a number of years. You can find information on the Brighouse here:  https://www.thebrighouse.co.uk/

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:52:56 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Manga workshop ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 On Thursday 30 November a published artist named Hugo Pang who is an artist who likes Anime came and taught a group of learners  about manga and how to draw it. 

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:10:13 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ REP Winter Festival ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 KS3 pupils created a performance linked to The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe as part of The Reps winter festival.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:58:25 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Baddesley Clinton Visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64  During the Autumn term, our Year 7 visited Baddesley Clinton, a National Trust property near Knowle. Learners were tasked with collecting information about the property and surrounding grounds to form the basis of a non-chronological report.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:44:54 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Well Being Day ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63  On 25th October 2023 our fantastic staff ran a well-being day for all learners. Pupils chose five activities from a list of 16 to explore during the day. Our talented staff ran a range of sessions from animation, photography, chess to yoga, sketching and bracelet making to name but a few. 

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:26:38 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Creative Writing Project with Steve Camden ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 Poet, Author and Playwright, Steve Camden inspires our pupils

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:28:37 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Vacancy ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 We are seeking to appoint a well-organised, reliable and enthusiastic person with proven experience in dealing with constantly changing priorities to join our very busy office team as a Finance administrator. Please look at our vacancies page for more information.

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 20:24:10 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Animal Man ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 Simon from Corner Exotics entertained our Year  7 and 8 learners with a variety of fascinating animals.

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:51:14 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Vamos Theatre Project ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 Vamos Theatre visited Braidwood School for a week's project. The Project worked with 20 learners for one week. The learners developed their drama, confidence and performance skills. 

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 22:33:01 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Drama at The Rep ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 Drama students visit The Rep

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:21:06 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ A new school year! ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 As we begin a new school year it has been wonderful to see so many learners happy
to be back in school. They have arrived with broad smiles and enthusiasm for being
together again in our school community.
Year 7 has made a great start to their time with us. They are a very cheery bunch
and ready for learning every day.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:41:53 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Skills Day - World Pizzas ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 As part of a Skills Day learners were, in groups,  required to make a pizza representing a country from around the world. The groups then researched  the flavours / foods from a given country, prepared a presentation of their findings. Created a pizza that showcased the flavours / foods from their selected country. Designed a pizza box for the pizza. Delivered the pizza and presented their findings. All students were involved in a very busy day especially in the food technology room. 

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:43:38 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Wagamama visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 As part of our Life and Living Skills course we visited a  Wagamama restaurant in Birmingham to learn how to behave appropriately in a public place. We learnt how there are challenges we may face in the ‘real’ world in terms of communication and problem solving skills.  This trip allowed the learners to experience ordering their own food in the restaurant and how to follow the chef’s instructions to cook a dish themselves as well making their own freshly squeezed juices. They  also learnt about different jobs roles within a restaurant and navigated how they can solve barriers encountered. 

]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:29:55 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Tamworth Castle ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 Year 7 had a wonderful time visiting Tamworth Castle.  They enjoyed exploring, starting in the Great Hall and armoury.  They even got to hold replica items of armoury and feel just how heavy a helmet with chain mail was.  Some of the Staffordshire Hoard was on display, and we were wowed by learning that the value of the whole hoard, found in a field by a metal detectorist, was over 3 million pounds!.  As it was such a beautiful day the learners enjoyed running off a bit of energy in the park outside the castle afterwards and some got to practice their independence skills by buying themselves an ice-cream in the park café.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:16:38 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ National Deaf Schools Football ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 On June 20th a selection of our pupils competed in the National Deaf Schools Five-aside tournament.  This annual event was being held for the first time at the amazing St George’s Park, the home of the National team. Braidwood had five different teams competing, with the Senior Boys A team and Junior Boys A team coming extremely close to competing in the final.

The weather on the day was awful, with torrential rain making playing conditions very tricky.  All of the players from Braidwood tried their hardest and made us proud.  Well done everyone.

 👏🏼

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:37:14 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ We are looking for a new head teacher. ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 Please complete the recruitment pack and submit.                   

More details on the vacancies section of this website.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:19:00 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Gartmore Riding School ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 Yet more of our learners have enjoyed the opportunity to learn how to ride at Gartmore Riding School. Many thanks to Tracy and her team of volunteers.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 15:13:25 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Challenge Day ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 Once again Year 7 enjoyed a day of maths challenges and problem-solving exercises. First there was a competition to open an escape box by solving a series of maths challenges. The rest of the day was on the field rescuing "ducks", walking on "Skis", lowering hoops and making fire! Every one enjoyed the challenges and showed good communication and teamwork skills.

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 14:38:15 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Farm Visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 All Key Stage Three learners enjoyed a visit to Mt Pleasant School Farm, Wythall.  The school farm is on a working dairy farm run by the Charles family.   Many thanks to Nina Hatch, the centre manager, for an interesting and informative visit. 

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 11:45:45 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Our new Mural ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 This week we had the amazing Rebecca Vaughan, who is a Deaf Artist, in school to create a mural in our well-being room. 

Our learners were asked what images, colours and phrases would be most helpful to create a calm, relaxing and safe environment.  

Rebecca spent four days working really hard to transform the plain white wall into an amazing, immersive space for our young people to use when they are feeling overwhelmed.

We thank Rebecca, who was inspired to explore her artistic talents because of struggles with her own mental health, for creating such a beautiful, calming atmosphere for everyone at Braidwood School to enjoy.

Thank you 

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:07:40 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Ring Making ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 GCSE Art students had a fantastic day at Birmingham School of Jewellery. They all made a silver ring from start to finish using traditional jewellery industry techniques. Thank you to Dauvit for excellent tuition.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:38:44 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ AA visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 Dan and Nick visited us from the AA on Tuesday 21st March - what a fantastic visit.They brought with them a van and recovery truck. Our learners were keen to learn about the services they offer and asked lots of questions about their jobs. Year 7 watched how to change a tyre and used this for their instructional writing. Year 9 and 10 were keen to learn about the different roles in the AA and what qualifications and skills you needed to work there.

Thank you so much for visiting us - we hope to see you again soon.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:21:58 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Deaf Careers Day ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 Ten deaf professionals visited our school to deliver inspiring workshops sharing all about their job role, their journey and their skills.  

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:00:42 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ HSBC Smart Money Award 2023 ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 During the Friday assembly Majit from HSBC Bank  presented the school with The HSBC Smart Money Award 2023. The award is given for the work the students have done around financial education in partnership with HSBC. 

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:16:01 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Green Village Project ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 This week saw the conclusion of our Green Village Project with Willmott Dixon. For five weeks, Marie Wilkes supported learners from Year 7, 8 and 9 to understand different job roles in the construction industry and how environmental concerns and sustainability are important.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:13:37 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Asnath Losala's visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 What a fantastic visit from Asnath Losala in our English group today! As Asnath has set up her own mobile hairdressing business, we were questioning her about the pros and cons of working for a company versus setting up on your own. She gave pupils lots of useful advice and shared her experiences with us. 

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:07:08 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ MAC visit. ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38  Grayson's Art Club: The Exhibition  Our  learners enjoyed visiting this exhibition by British Artist Grayson Perry at the Midland Art centre. The exhibition features over 100 artworks selected during season three of the  TV series, Grayson's Art Club.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:56:01 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ David Buxton visit ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 A group of pupils met with David Buxton, CEO of Action on Disability and former councillor, and they learnt about politics and voting. They worked in groups to create their own law linked to deaf education and presented their work to an audience who had to vote for the best group! 

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 15:09:00 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 Last week our school council organised a fun-packed afternoon to raise money for Children in Need. They planned a host of team games where tutor groups battled for house points.  There was also face painting, a cake stall, bingo and a fantastic chocolate tombola made possible by kind donations from learners, staff and parents. A fantastic afternoon!! The grand total raised was £186!! 

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:55:11 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ BrigHouse Residential Trip ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 On November 16th - 18th, some KS3 learners visited BrigHouse Residential Centre (a fully equipped, purpose built residential building) in Atherstone for a two night residential trip. Everyone had a fantastic time. All the pupils behaved brilliantly and developed and deepened friendships. Thank you to the amazing staff who gave up their free time to allow this trip to happen. 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:44:03 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Managing Money with H.S.B.C. ]]> https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 Managing Money with H.S.B.C.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:28:42 GMT https://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33