Mary Elliot Academy News Feed - Academy News

Children's Mental Health Week - Monday 9th - Friday 13th February 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:21:06 GMT

As you are aware it is Children’s Mental Health week and this years theme is 'This is MY place'.

Endeavour Pathway - Creativity Sessions

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 16:07:06 GMT

Creativity sessions have been supporting students on the ‘Endeavour’ pathway by improving communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation aspects of the curriculum.

Remembrance Day

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 16:11:29 GMT

On Tuesday 11^th November, students and staff paid their respects to those who fought and died during World War II.

Careers and Transition Roadshow - A Huge Hit!

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:09:56 GMT

On Wednesday 5^th November, we held our annual Careers and Transition Roadshow.

Reading at Mary Elliot Academy

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 15:43:13 GMT

This term, our pathways have taken part in some exciting learning opportunities and community experiences to develop their skills in Reading. Students across the school have been engaging in activities that build communication, independence, and a love for reading, both in school and beyond.

Endeavour Physical Well-being Sessions

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 10:46:57 GMT

As part of our Endeavour (ASC) Pathway offer, our physical well-being sessions are designed to promote the development of gross and fine motor skills, enhance body awareness, and build confidence through movement. These sessions integrate sensory-based workouts and swimming activities, tailored to meet diverse needs and abilities.

Aspire (PMLD) Pathway – ‘My Body’ Sessions

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 15:42:43 GMT

In the Aspire Pathway, our learners take part in ‘My Body’ sessions every day. These sessions are designed to help children develop their physical skills in fun and engaging ways.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thu, 9 Oct 2025 12:47:28 GMT

On Friday 26^th September, we held our annual MacMillan Coffee morning.

Communication Coffee Morning - 03rd July 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:52:21 GMT

On Thursday 3^rd July, parents and carers had the opportunity to attend a communication coffee morning led by speech and language therapist, David Gripton.

Fantastic Visit to Forge Mill Farm

Fri, 3 Oct 2025 16:00:55 GMT

On Friday 13th June, we had the pleasure of visiting Forge Mill Farm for the Farming Fortnight for Schools event. All of our learners did fantastically well and represented MEA brilliantly — they truly made us proud!

Enterprise Day - 23rd May 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:47:10 GMT

On Friday 23^rd May 2025 Mary Elliot Academy hosted a very special Enterprise Day, where all students engaged with multiple employers to work on Enterprise Activities.

Post 16 - offsite activity in Cannock – Gymnastics!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:47:43 GMT

Students from Post 16 classes 6F3 and 6F4 have been trialling a new offsite activity in Cannock – Gymnastics! We have hired Birches Valley Gymnastics Club for our exclusive use every Thursday morning.

PMLD Sensory Stories in Spring 2

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:28:04 GMT

This term, within ‘My Story’, the PMLD department have been participating in Sensory Stories with our Key Stage four classes currently exploring ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.

Academy News this week comes from: Nile Class

Sat, 8 Mar 2025 18:58:46 GMT

The students in the Nile class have been showcasing incredible growth in their independence and community participation through their visits to the Academy flat.

World Book Day

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:56:06 GMT

We had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day at Mary Elliot Academy! It was wonderful to see both students and staff embracing the spirit of the day, dressed up as their favourite book characters or in their onesies and pyjamas, ready to snuggle up with a good book.

Last Week's Academy news is coming to you from the PMLD department

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:34:11 GMT

Within our PMLD department, students have been taking part in Sensory Cookery and Exploration. Learners have been engaged in exploring different ingredients that support them to understand about themselves and the community in which they live.

Special school celebrates new video featuring star pupil Jack

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:26:32 GMT

Walsall special school Mary Elliot Academy is proud to unveil a heartwarming new video starring 13 year old Jack, one of its inspirational pupils, showcasing the essence of the school’s unique community.

Academy News this week comes from the SLD Department

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:14:15 GMT

As part of the SLD PE curriculum, each class has the opportunity to go swimming off site every half term. This half term, Canyon Class are going weekly to Oak Park Leisure Centre.

Academy News this week comes from the ASC Department

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:51:39 GMT

This week the students in Serengeti have visited Sainsburys, which forms part of our ‘Community Engagement’ curriculum.

The last academy news of 2024 comes from the PMLD department.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:22:05 GMT

As part of the curriculum, pupils within the PMLD department practice physical skills daily within My Body lessons. Pupils are working towards developing their physical skills as part of their EHCP’s.

This weeks Academy News comes from the SLD Department

Fri, 6 Dec 2024 14:46:52 GMT

On Tuesday, students in the SLD department took part in Children’s First Aid Training provided by HMB training services.

Press release: New Playground at Mary Elliot Academy Transforms Learning and Play for SEND Pupils

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 15:26:29 GMT

Image: Headteacher, Rebecca Davies with pupil Bobby enjoying the playground.

A Walsall school has unveiled a state-of-the-art playground designed to transform the social and sensory development of its students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Mary Elliot Academy, part of the Thrive Education Partnership says this innovative facility has already become a cherished space for both students and staff.

Jessie’s Fund visit Mary Elliot Academy

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:05:35 GMT

Learners across the ASC department have participated in a number of music sessions ran by the Jessie’s Fund Charity. We have had great fun exploring different rhythm, pitch and tone through accessing an array of instruments.

This week’s Academy News comes from the Post 16 Department

Wed, 6 Nov 2024 09:32:03 GMT

Prior to the half-term break, the Post 16 department had been busy helping set up and run our Polling Station for Student Council Elections.

PMLD students engage in Story Massage

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:52:00 GMT

This weeks Academy News item comes from our PMLD department.

News this week comes from the SLD Department

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:46:36 GMT

Students from Amazon class have recently enjoyed accessing public transport and going to Sainsbury’s as part of the Independence and Community curriculum.

ASC Department visit to Forge Mill Farm

Fri, 4 Oct 2024 18:31:43 GMT

Students from across the ASC department enjoyed their recent visit to Forge Mill Farm to experience their ‘Farming Fortnight’ workshop.

MacMillan Coffee Morning and Parent Communication Workshop

Thu, 3 Oct 2024 13:08:21 GMT

On Friday 27^th September, we held our annual MacMillan's Coffee Morning and also had our Communication Lead, meet with parents to discuss the academy's communication offer.

New Playground & Sensory Garden

Thu, 3 Oct 2024 12:42:56 GMT

During the summer holiday we were really excited to have work completed on our main playground and sensory garden.

Rebecca Davies Leads the Charge for Change at Mary Elliot Academy

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:16:14 GMT

(Bloxwich/Walsall) special school Mary Elliot Academy has announced the appointment of Rebecca Davies as its new Headteacher. This landmark appointment signals the next step in a new chapter for the academy, which began when it joined Thrive Education Partnership in 2023.