Latest news - Broadfield Specialist School

Water Safety

As we approach the summer holidays, we would like to remind parents, carers and students of the importance of staying safe around water. Many families will be spending time outdoors over the break, so we have attached some important water safety advice to help everyone enjoy the holidays safely.

Newsletter 2025/26

Please take a look at our 2025/26 newsletter to see what each class has been up to throughout the year.

School Water Fight

Today, students took part in the highly anticipated school water fight! There was a fantastic turnout, with both students and staff joining in the fun. It was wonderful to see everyone laughing, enjoying themselves, and making great memories.

School Council

This year, students from across the school have come together to share their ideas and opinions about how to make our school an even better place to learn and grow. Their enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to positive change has been inspiring.

Speech & Language Training Programme 2026-2027

Please find attached the 2026–2027 Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) Training Programme, designed and delivered by the Speech & Language Therapy Service at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. All training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Free School Meals – Who is Entitled?

Important Information for Families.

🌿Eco Conference at Ewood Park – A Fantastic Day!🌿

Yesterday, our students had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Eco Conference at Ewood Park, and they were an absolute credit to the school. Their behaviour was exemplary throughout the day, and they fully immersed themselves in all the stalls and activities on offer.

Strengthening Partnership with North Lancs Training Group

Students say a big thank-you to North Lancs Training Group for supporting them to learn new skills in upholstery.

April Round Up

Students have got off to the summer term with a bang after a well deserved break. Read on to find out about some of the events that have taken place including the Sensory Art Experience, Art Competition, Dragons Den Enterprise event and more...

Zack Kerr Charity Football Games

Former student Zack Kerr is hosting a charity football event to raise money for North West Ambulance Charity. Read on to find out more about his story and the event...

Broadfield does… Masked Singer!

On Tuesday this week, students and staff took part in Broadfield does... Masked Singer! Read on to see some pictures of the event and video highlights and see if you can guess!

Thank you Jay and Sarah!

We would like to say a huge thank you to Jay and Sarah Dasent for their kind donation of instruments and recording studio equipment. Read on to find out how we are using the new gear...

Sensory Art Experience

Next week. on Friday 24th April, some of our students will be showcasing their work from last term which was water themed in our Sensory Art Experience.

Easter Holidays

Today (Friday 27th) we break up for the Easter Holidays. We hope you have an egg-cellent break...

Easter Fayre 2026

On Thursday we had our Easter Fayre. Students, staff, parents and carers thoroughly enjoyed the event with stalls, handmade products, raffles, games, live music and more. Read on to see some of our eggs-traordinary pictures from the event...

Food Technology Letters

Please use the links to access the ingredients list for each week next term...

Ski Trip

Our students returned from Italy this week after a fantastic residential trip! Read on to find out more about the piste de résistance of school trips...

Easter Activities

Struggling for ideas for this Easter half term? Read on to find out what Targeted Youth Support has to offer...

Eid Mubarak

Wishing a happy Eid Al-Fitri to our staff and students who are celebrating this Friday.

Lagan’s Lancashire Care Hub

Fully funded community events across Lancashire for families of children with complex health needs

Year 7 Residential

This week, our Year 7 pupils set off for their highly anticipated residential trip to High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre, and they certainly rose to the challenge, quite literally in some cases! From canoe paddles to high zip-wire saddles, the students embraced every moment with enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of smiles.

STEM Week

STEM Week Sparks Curiosity at Broadfield Specialist School.

Exam Stress Webinar

The Mental Health Support Team will be running a series of webinars this year. The next one on March 19th covers the topic of Exam Stress and strategies to cope with it.

World Book Day

On Thursday this week, students and staff celebrated World Book Day by attending school dressed as their favourite characters from books. There was also a decorate your door competition. Read on to find out who won!

Eco Day March 6th

On March 6th, our school proudly celebrated Eco Day, a full day dedicated to environmental awareness and hands‑on learning. Students took part in creative and practical activities designed to help them understand how to protect the world around them.

Miss Taylor’s Climb for Epilepsy

This Saturday 7th March, Miss Taylor will be travelling to London to climb the O2 Arena to raise money for the Epilepsy Society. Read on to find out how you can show your support.

Kindness Day

On Thursday 26th February, we celebrated Kindness day at Broadfield.

Update from our School Nurse

We have two very important messages from our school nurse about the risks of magnets and a product recall.

Notice: Half Term

We break up for half term on Thursday 12th February and will be back on Monday 23rd February.

Thank you, Circus Starr!

Here at Broadfield, we would like to say a massive thank you to Circus Starr for their generous ticket donations over the past three years.

Pan Disability Football Team

We have joined forces with local grass roots football club, Padiham Juniors Football Club to create a Pan disability football team

Samba Workshop

On Monday 2nd February, Mr Hurley led a Samba workshop with students from St James primary school. We hope they had a 'banging' time.

My Anxious Child Parent Workshop

An opportunity to talk, listen and share at our workshop for parents

Apply for Junior Bake Off!

Are you a young Paul Hollywood or Mary Berry? If you love baking, you knead to apply!

Riding the Rapids

Riding the Rapids is a free course for parents and carers of children who have a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning disabilities or other complex disabilities. The course aims to help parents to understand and support their child’s behaviour, in the context of additional needs.

MHST Newsletter January 2026

Below you will find the first MHST newsletter of 2026.

Notice

School closes on Friday 19th December at 1.45pm. We will be back on Monday 5th January 2026

Rapunzel Panto Tickets

We have some free tickets available to college students and their carers/parents to see Rapunzel the Panto at Burnley Mechanics... Oh yes we do!!

BGT

On Thursday 11th December, students took part in our BGT semi-final and final.

SEND Newsletter Winter 2025

Here is a link to the winter edition of the SEND newsletter.

Christmas Fayre 2025

On Thursday 4th December, we hosted our annual Christmas Fayre at Broadfield.

Carol Singing

On Thursday 4th December, our students went carol singing at Blackburn Market to raise money for our school.

Introducing Broadfield Beats

Welcome to Broadfield Beats Radio Show

FREE Come and Play Music Events

Burnley Music Centre are offering a range of free music activities from samba to strings, from choir to beat lab.

Commemorative School Medal

Tower Mint has released this special edition, Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Commemorative School Medal to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Elizabeth II. It offers a special way for pupils to hold history in their hands and celebrate her legacy.

Kooth Webinars

On Thursday 13th November, 4pm, Kooth will be hosting 'How to support young people manage anxiety with self care.' On Thursday 20th November, 6pm- 7pm, there will be another webinar - 'For Families: Smartphone Safety & cyberbullying'.

Mental Health Support Team Newsletter

Please find attached the latest newsletter from Lancashire and South Cumbria Mental Health Support Team.

Raising Children in a Digital Age Parent Workshop

Parent Workshop 10th November 2025

Parent Pay Information

Please find attached below a detailed list of instructions on how to order lunches for your child via Parent Pay.

Halloween Theme Day 23rd October 2025

BOO! Halloween Theme Day is on Thursday 23rd October!

Parking Notice

Important notice about picking students up safely

Year 7 Team Building Event

Monday 29th September 2025

Equine Therapy

Hay?! Have you read about this terms Equine Therapy sessions?

Wear it Yellow Friday 10th October

On Friday 10th October Students and Staff can wear something yellow in exchange for £1. Wear it loud. Wear it proud.

SEND Newsletter Autumn 2025

The autumn 2025 edition of the Lancashire County Council SEND newsletter is now available here.

Mental Health Support Team Newsletter

This issue focuses on exam results & Summer well-being.

2025-26 Calendar of Events

To view the proposed 2025-26 calendar of events, please click to read article.

Leavers Prom 2025

The Class of 2025 marked the end of their school journey with a memorable prom evening, held at Church and Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club.

Scott Perk at Scott Park

Scott Perk kiosk is Broadfield Specialist Schools latest venture.

High Adventure Residential

23rd-25th June 2025 - Year 9 & 11

School Performance – Frozen

'AND THATS A WRAP'

4 Davies – Scott Park Cafe

In a very exciting new development, our college pupils have opened a cafe at Scott Park. The park is open to the public 10am to 1.45pm Monday- Friday, during term time.

Celebrating Outstanding Work

An update from Burnley College regarding one of our current pupils, Lucas, who is accessing alternative provision to support his transition to college.

Thrive Award

THRIVE @ BROADFIELD. Our 'Thrive' mission is to positively impact the lives of children and young people, so they feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Thrive offers a trauma-informed, whole school or setting approach that helps to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Local MP Visit

Local MP, Sarah Smith visited our wonderful school to look at our fabulous facilities and meet our amazing students.

Food Technology Ingredient Lists

Please see the attached lists of food technology ingredients needed for this half-term.

Broadfield’s bunnies are now named!

The votes are in and winning by 2 x votes is Daisy & Buttercup!

We Are Noise Session Report

Broadfield Bunnies

We have some exciting new additions to our Broadfield family, 2 x female rabbits.

Food Technology Ingredient Lists

April 2025-May 2025

Testimonial For Bella, Our School Therapy Dog

Please click to read the article.

Adolescence – Netflix

Please see the attached safeguarding information shared with us by Child & Family Well-Being Team, created following the making of the Neflix series, Adolescence.

Easter Fayre 2025

On Thursday 3rd April we hosted our annual Easter Fayre.

Asthma Friendly School

On the 24th March 2025 Broadfield specialist school became the first school in Lancashire to receive the Asthma Friendly School Award.

Raffle Winners – Easter Fayre

Please see the list of winners following the Easter raffle. If you have won a prize, please contact the school office.

Art Competition – Easter Holidays

To celebrate World Art Day 2025, we will be running an Art competition over the Easter holidays.

Skiing Enrichment

Skiing enrichment has been able to continue this year thanks to the Winter Sports Foundation, so far over 50 students at Broadfield have took to the slopes of Ski Rossendale to learn how to slide down the slopes thanks to their funding.

Hen Interventions

Our school hens (Peggy & Mabel) continue to spread joy and provide a nurturing environment for our students.

Student Newsletter

Please read our Spring edition student newsletter - written by the students!

International Day of Mathematics

The International Day of Mathematics (I.D.M.) is celebrated every year on March 14, bringing together countries worldwide for various math activities. Interestingly, this date is also known as Pi Day since it can be written as 3/14, which corresponds to the mathematical constant Pi, approximately 3.14. This makes March 14 a perfect day to celebrate mathematics!

Update Following The Consultation Process To Change The Times of The School Day

Please see the attached letter going home with all students today - 27.03.25.

Kooth – Mental Health Support

With the Easter break approaching, at Kooth Digital Health we appreciate there will be some young people who may struggle during the holidays without the access to the daily pastoral support, teaching staff and friends that the school community provides.