Schools Part of Esland Group
At Esland, we’re continually learning, growing and developing to better support the children and young people in our care. As part of this ongoing commitment, we’re proud to announce that we will be opening a new specialist school in Doncaster in September 2026: Esland Doncaster School.
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As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Esland is sharing Luke’s story from Esland Shropshire School; highlighting how the right support can make a lasting difference for autistic young people.
At Esland, children are at the heart of everything we do. But behind every safe home and every positive outcome are the people who make it possible.
Faces of Esland is our campaign dedicated to sharing their stories.
As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Esland is proud to share Ruby*’s story from Daven School.
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Esland has officially launched Esland in Bloom 2026, our annual outdoor engagement initiative bringing homes and schools together to celebrate creativity, curiosity and connection with nature.
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This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women across Esland whose dedication, leadership, and passion make a real difference every day. From supporting children and young people to shaping teams and culture, their work has a lasting impact.
This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme, “This Is My Place,” focuses on the vital role belonging plays in helping children feel safe, valued, and connected- in their homes, in education, and in the world around them.
Esland Shropshire School has reached its one-year milestone since opening in January. In its first 12 months, the school has grown steadily, creating a safe, consistent, and engaging environment where children are supported to develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
This week, we launched our 2025 Esland Awards, celebrating the incredible work of our teams across the organisation. The awards shine a light on the dedication and impact of those who go above and beyond to support the children in our care.
Esland is inviting local authority colleagues and professionals to explore new ways to support children who have been missing education due to anxiety, trauma, or complex special educational needs.
Esland Bedford School has recently completed an expansion of its learning spaces, creating more opportunities to support children across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire.
The Esland Games 2025 brought teams from across Esland together for a summer filled with energy, creativity, and connection. Running from July to September, the Games encouraged everyone to get involved in a mix of activities, from sports and crafts to outdoor challenges, with teams sharing their efforts on Slack to earn points along the way.