Neurodivergent children are often early adopters of technology, making supported online experiences especially important. Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand how to create safe, positive digital environments. It explores key considerations, including: • Modelling responsible online behaviour • Setting age-appropriate boundaries • Encouraging open and supportive conversations • Understanding emerging risks such as AI-generated content The guide also highlights the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities to support wellbeing and development. Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/536kq #Education #Safeguarding #OnlineSafety #Neurodiversity

Derwen College open day information We are excited to invite you to our next Open Day on Thursday 14th May, held at our main site in Gobowen. This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students, their families, carers, schools, and supporting professionals to explore Derwen College. You’ll be able to: Meet our friendly staff and students Discover our Pathways Tour our facilities and see the amazing work happening on campus The event runs from 10am to 2pm, and you can book places here.

Parents - March 2026: Online Safety Newsletter Please find attached our latest parent online safety newsletter. In this newsletter we're taking a look at a new report called 'Boys in the Digital Wild', we'll take a deep dive into the social media app Discord, and updated WhatsApp news for under 13's. Many thanks, Tamsyn Bradley

Reminder that today is non uniform as part of our fundraising for comic relief and sports relief!

6th form will be coming round next week to sell tickets in form time!

On Monday 16th March we will be beginning our Triple Endurance Challenge to raise money for Comic Relief, ending the week with a non-uniform day, where students are encouraged to wear red.  Please check your messages on the app for more information, and donations/sponsorship money can be paid through the link below: 

We will be selling Gingerbread Socks to raise money for Cheshire Down Syndrome.  Socks will cost £1, and will be on sale at breaktime from Tuesday 17th March. 

This morning we had the wonderful Steve from Down Syndrome Cheshire talking to us.