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Faces of Esland: Celebrating the people behind the work

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:09:13 GMT

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.

Autism Acceptance Month: Building confidence through therapeutic support at Esland Daven School

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:40:34 GMT

As part of Autism Acceptance Month, Esland is proud to share Ruby*’s story from Daven School.

Esland in Bloom 2026 launches across homes and schools

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:42:40 GMT

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.

International Women's Day 2026

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:55:35 GMT

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.

Children’s Mental Health Week – “This Is My Place”

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:42:36 GMT

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 celebrates its first year

Tue, 6 Jan 2026 09:20:45 GMT

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.

Celebrating excellence: Esland Awards 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:19:06 GMT

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.

Upcoming Webinar: A pathway back to the classroom

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:16:49 GMT

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 expands to support more children

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:28:44 GMT

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.

Esland Games 2025: A Summer of Team Spirit and Friendly Competition

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:43:30 GMT

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.

Esland Grantham School named STEER Alternative Provision School of the Year 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:23:48 GMT

We’re thrilled to share that Esland Grantham School has been named the STEER Alternative Provision School of the Year 2025!

New White Paper: Supporting children with SEN who struggle with attendance

Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:09:12 GMT

Esland is continuing to explore ways to support children who have been missing education due to anxiety, trauma, or complex special educational needs. Following our recent webinar on Esland’s Online School, we are sharing the accompanying white paper: Reducing school absence for children with SEN: A local authority guide to therapeutically informed online schools.

Esland supports UN SDG Flag Campaign for a third year

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:39:57 GMT

Esland is proud to be taking part in the UN SDG Flag Campaign for the third consecutive year, as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Esland in Bloom 2025: A Growing Success

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:52:43 GMT

Every year, Esland in Bloom invites young people and teams across Esland to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on in the garden developing outdoor spaces that celebrate nature, sustainability, and community. The competition is designed not only to brighten our environments but also to encourage teamwork, creativity, and new learning opportunities.

Helping young people re-engage with education through Esland’s Online School

Tue, 9 Sep 2025 15:09:39 GMT

Esland is exploring new ways to support children who have been missing education due to anxiety, trauma, or complex special educational needs. On Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 11:00am, we will be hosting a webinar focused on Esland’s Online School and how its therapeutically informed approach can help young people re-engage with learning.

Excellent rating for independent review

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:37:21 GMT

Every year, we take part in an independent ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) review through Sustainable Advantage to reflect on how we’re doing...

Good news from Esland! 🎉

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:46:24 GMT

Esland’s Behaviour Support Programme training is now certified by Bild ACT as meeting the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards.