Spring has truly sprung across at Storyy Group, and this month has been full of new beginnings, growth, and meaningful moments. From the arrival of two new furry friends at our Primary Alternative Provision site, to exciting community trips and workshops in our Supported Accommodation (16+), April has been a beautiful blend of creativity, connection and learning. We’re also celebrating the continued success of our apprentices and gearing up for an exciting event at the Club Hub Awards in May! Read on to explore everything we’ve been up to.
Alternative Provision
Exciting news from Storyybrook! We’ve welcomed two adorable guinea pigs into our community, aptly named Tom and Jerry. After persuasive presentations from our students to the Senior Leadership Team, the pets were officially approved. The children are now preparing to take on daily care duties, helping build essential life skills like empathy, teamwork, and responsibility.
To support engagement, we’ve launched several new learning incentives at Storyybrook, including:
- Newsround & Story Time as part of our morning Soft Start
- Daily reading with mentors using storytelling, shared and aloud reading
- Smaller topic groups for more tailored learning experiences
- Introduction of IXL to support Maths and English learning and track progress
Students also explored Planet Earth and maps, creating:
- Pinwheel models of the Earth’s layers
- Lego topographical maps of Britain
- Learning the 7 continents and 5 oceans
Across our Secondary provisions, young people dived into discussions around organised crime, even hosting a mock court session to apply what they’d learned. Other topics included community safety, kindness, and online awareness. We’ve also introduced dedicated learning spaces to support quieter, focused sessions with tutors Rachel and Steve, ideal for Functional Skills development.
At our Trades provision, students enjoyed the warmer weather with hands-on carpentry and bricklaying, building tables, chairs, and a new BBQ area for reflective time outdoors.
As always, we’re committed to refining and improving our services. If you work with us in any capacity, please take a few moments to complete our School Survey. Your feedback helps shape the best possible experience for our young people
Supported Accommodation (16+) & Children’s Homes
We currently support 18 young people across our four Supported Accommodation (16+) homes:
- 2 in school
- 7 in college
- 2 in apprenticeships
- 3 employed
- 4 not in ETE
Recent highlights include:
- A young person completed their mechanics work experience with glowing feedback
- Three donated mountain bikes are helping our young people explore their local area
- Easter celebrations took place with egg hunts, decorations and sweet treats
- Bowling, Bushy Park walks, Brooklands Museum trip, and Go-Karting (thanks to Absolutely Together charity)
- An educational and light-hearted sexual health workshop was delivered
- Support workers hosted engaging activities, from Ramadan feasts to outdoor chores and DIY
Young people from our Children’s Home raised £130 for Young Lives Cancer through a car wash and cake sale; a fantastic achievement that showcases their drive and compassion!
Training & Apprenticeships
We’re incredibly proud of the following learners who achieved their apprenticeships in March and April:
Ethan Smart – IG Sports Coaching: Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Marques Dixon-Foale – Get Active Sports: Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Samreen Khan – Quantum Technology Marketing: Level 3 Team Leader
Alysia Butler – Cardinal Netball: Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Michelle Roddy – Maidendale Nursery: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Nichola Freeland – Maidendale Nursery: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Rhys Sherman – PSD Childcare: Level 4 Sports Coach
Marjorie Henderson – Little Acorns Nursery: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Chloe Coles – Silchester Manor Day Nursery: Level 3 Early Years Educator
Morgan Holmes – Progressive Sports Staffordshire: Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Ella Adams – Manor Health: Level 2 Customer Services
Exciting news! Storyy Group has been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the Club Hub Awards 2025, taking place on Saturday 10th May. We can’t wait to attend and connect with others in the sector. If you’re going too, come say hi!
Thank you for reading our April roundup! From student-led projects and community outings to new learning strategies and national recognition, this month has been bursting with energy and inspiration. As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to another month of positive impact.
If you’d like to reach out, make a referral or share feedback, you can contact us at: [email protected] or 01344 987 877
Until next time, The Storyy Team
