𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲! Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, part of The Goldfinch Trust, will now deliver education within Pears Maudsley Centre for Young People - a purpose built setting, helping young people continue learning while receiving inpatient mental health support.
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- 12 May 2026
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, with this year’s theme focused on 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Across The Goldfinch Trust, we support children and young people with medical and mental health needs through personalised education, specialist teaching, and supportive learning environments.
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27 Apr 2026
Two weeks to go!
The Pears Maudsley Centre for Young People opens soon, bringing together specialist mental health care and education in one purpose built space. Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School will deliver part of its Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' provision within the new centre.
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- 22 Apr 2026
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
Across our schools, teachers adapt and deliver Shakespeare in ways that meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring learning remains inclusive and accessible, so that every learner can engage with and creatively explore these timeless texts.
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15 Apr 2026
We are proud to take part as a judging school for this year’s Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize, giving pupils the chance to explore a range of engaging books. Our pupils chose 'Green' by Nicola Davies as the school favourite and loved sharing their views! #YoungSciBooks
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- 20 Mar 2026
📣 Power in Names
King’s College Hospital School, part of The Goldfinch Trust, has been exploring ‘Say My Name’ as part of Diversity and Inclusion week. Pupils reflected on how names link to identity, culture and belonging, and why getting them right helps young people feel respected and included.
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- 11 Mar 2026
Our Partnership Guide is now available on our website.
Discover how The Goldfinch Trust supports schools delivering education for children and young people with medical and mental health needs. Get in touch about joining us today!
🔗 Read the guide: www.goldfinchtrust.uk/45/why-choos...
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- 6 Mar 2026
🎶 Music on the Wards
Pupils at King’s College Hospital School, part of The Goldfinch Trust, enjoyed live music sessions across the wards with musicians from CLS. Families shared how calming and uplifting the experience was during hospital stays.
Thank you for bringing music to the wards!
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- 4 Mar 2026
🙌 World Teenager Mental Health Awareness Day highlights the importance of emotional wellbeing during adolescence.
At The Goldfinch Trust we support pupils whose education is disrupted by medical or mental health needs, providing stability, personalised learning and compassionate care.
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- 11 Feb 2026
👥 SLaM Interim CEO Visits Bethlem Site
We were delighted to welcome Ade Odunlade, Interim Chief Executive of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, to our Bethlem site. The visit highlighted how clinical care and education work side by side to support recovery.
Read more: ow.ly/lw6k50YccGt
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- 9 Feb 2026
🌱 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week.
Wellbeing and education go hand in hand, and understanding, stability, and the right support can make a real difference for children and young people.
At The Goldfinch Trust, supporting wellbeing through education is central to our work.
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- 6 Feb 2026
🌱 Phase 1 of the Goldfinch Trust Vision, Mission and Values Project is underway!
Trustees, advisors and executive leaders came together for thoughtful discussion on shaping a vision, mission and values we can be proud of, and that truly reflect our Trust, our schools and the communities we serve.
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4 Feb 2026
🏡 Big news! This spring, Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School will be moving into the brand new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People.
An exciting milestone as we continue supporting pupils with learning, wellbeing, and hope.
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- 26 Jan 2026
International Day of Education (24th Jan 2026) 📚
Reminds The Goldfinch Trust that education thrives when it is inclusive, flexible and rooted in wellbeing. We reflect on this through wellbeing, trauma informed practice, safe spaces and strong partnerships.
We celebrate the importance of learning!
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- 21 Jan 2026
🤝 Our CEO Maarten Crommelin is attending the NAHE Leadership Conference in Birmingham today, representing The Goldfinch Trust’s schools - connecting with colleagues across hospital education and alternative provision.
Proud to share, connect and strengthen practice!
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- 21 Jan 2026
🚀 The Goldfinch Trust launched a focused consultancy project to strengthen our Trust-wide approach to SEND leadership and school improvement.
This will help us build consistency, strengthen practice and keep improving outcomes for learners with special educational needs and complex health needs.
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16 Dec 2025
Our pupils made handmade crafts and treats for this years Winter Fayre, raising money for a chosen charity. It was a great way for them to get involved and give something back. With support from ward staff, the event was a big success. Karaoke, hot chocolate and cookies kept spirits high throughout!
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15 Dec 2025
🌍Today, pupils from Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School visited Black Cultural Archives in Brixton for the 'Windrush Journeys' workshop. They explored artefacts and stories that illustrate the London experiences of Caribbean communities.
One pupil described the visit as “absolutely amazing”!
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- 1 Dec 2025
Kings College Hospital School, part of The Goldfinch Trust, recently welcomed City of London Sinfonia for a series of joyful bedside music sessions 🎼
The visit created a powerful and memorable atmosphere for students, families and staff.
#education#school#mentalhealth#MAT#SEND#SEN
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- 4 Dec 2025
Poet and educator Adisa the Verbaliser visited Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, part of The Goldfinch Trust.
Our young people used their creative powers to produce wonderful pieces of poetry in a range of styles 📜🪄
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