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Our Rise sensory garden is being designed by our students to improve physical fitness, health, mood and cognition. We know that gardening and plant care can help our students develop gross and fine motor skills. Time outdoors, breathing fresh air, and being exposed to sunlight are extremely beneficial to our students overall physical health. Great […]

Our Rise Above nurture group has been learning in the fields – learning for them is surrounding themselves with nature, awakening our senses… This really sums up how much good the farm is doing for our students. Gone with being impulsive, welcome the need to be calm and show our skills in caring and being

Our Researchers group have been staying late and coming early to make sure they ‘catch up’ – this group are so keen and are driving the momentum…ultra proud of you guys…Team Rise

  “Jasmines fantastic mixed media artwork for her BTEC course. Jasmine goes from strength to strength in her art lessons and is progressing extremely well.  She is developing well and becoming more adventurous and independent”  Lee Carver

Amazing Wildlife!An amazing wildlife picture from Dom who is trying out his new camera to capture the world around him. A beautiful picture Dom – keep connected with the natural world.

The Rise Academy staff team are working so hard at the moment to support our students during these challenging times. To recognise some of their hard work, the Rise Above team have crowned a new staff member of the month for November 2020.All students made nominations for their staff member of the month and the

Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. Student feedback “We have had a wonderful time

Well done Rising Stars! The students organised and took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for PDSA! They managed to raise a whopping £156! We are so proud of you!

Today the students in RSHE were investigating some of the impact that alcohol misuse can have on an individual’s health and wellbeing. They gained perspective on how alcohol can influence your ability to perform simple tasks when using the ‘drunk googles’. Decision making is hard when your senses are muddled….