REACH School
@reachschool.bsky.social
Alternative Provision 13-16 School in Kings Heath, Birmingham. We are REACH.
A further reminder that Friday November 28th and Monday December 1st are INSET Days and school is closed to all students on these days. We wish all of our community a safe and restful long weekend. #weareREACH
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A further reminder that Friday November 28th and Monday December 1st are INSET Days and school is closed to all students on these days. We wish all of our community a safe and restful long weekend. #weareREACH
We are rooted in community and today we were delighted to run our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning"! Lovely to see parents and carers dropping in, enjoying a cuppa and stunning festive cake on us and chatting about school life! #weareREACH
November 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are rooted in community and today we were delighted to run our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning"! Lovely to see parents and carers dropping in, enjoying a cuppa and stunning festive cake on us and chatting about school life! #weareREACH
Ready to attack the second half of the week! #weareREACH
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ready to attack the second half of the week! #weareREACH
We have worked hard to listen to our Year 10 students re-their views on Rewards and the "Journey 10" programme and are really proud of them for the significant rise in their attendance this term! They have improved their attendance by 11% in the last 6 weeks and are showing no signs of slowing down!
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We have worked hard to listen to our Year 10 students re-their views on Rewards and the "Journey 10" programme and are really proud of them for the significant rise in their attendance this term! They have improved their attendance by 11% in the last 6 weeks and are showing no signs of slowing down!
A reminder that our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning" takes place on Thursday 27th November between 10-11.30am. The event is free of charge and all parents/carers are invited! To see the full letter re-this, go to: lnkd.in/ek4E-BHK #weareREACH
November 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A reminder that our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning" takes place on Thursday 27th November between 10-11.30am. The event is free of charge and all parents/carers are invited! To see the full letter re-this, go to: lnkd.in/ek4E-BHK #weareREACH
Things we love to see:
Great focus in the classroom 💚
Munchable food laid out for Friday's Mediterranean-themed Breakfast Club 💚
Another enrichment group out getting to experience the German Market in Central Birmingham 💚
#weareREACH
Great focus in the classroom 💚
Munchable food laid out for Friday's Mediterranean-themed Breakfast Club 💚
Another enrichment group out getting to experience the German Market in Central Birmingham 💚
#weareREACH
November 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Things we love to see:
Great focus in the classroom 💚
Munchable food laid out for Friday's Mediterranean-themed Breakfast Club 💚
Another enrichment group out getting to experience the German Market in Central Birmingham 💚
#weareREACH
Great focus in the classroom 💚
Munchable food laid out for Friday's Mediterranean-themed Breakfast Club 💚
Another enrichment group out getting to experience the German Market in Central Birmingham 💚
#weareREACH
We currently have a vacancy for a Parent/ Carer trustee. If you are interested in this, see the letter on the news section of our website at: lnkd.in/eH2mPqmq #weareREACH
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We currently have a vacancy for a Parent/ Carer trustee. If you are interested in this, see the letter on the news section of our website at: lnkd.in/eH2mPqmq #weareREACH
Locking in! Great focus and buy-in from our students right now:
Lowest number of negative logs in 2025/6 last week ✔️
17% improvement in 2025/6 punctuality in the last 3 weeks ✔️
2nd highest attendance of 2025/6 for both Y10 and Y11 last week ✔️
#weareREACH
Lowest number of negative logs in 2025/6 last week ✔️
17% improvement in 2025/6 punctuality in the last 3 weeks ✔️
2nd highest attendance of 2025/6 for both Y10 and Y11 last week ✔️
#weareREACH
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Locking in! Great focus and buy-in from our students right now:
Lowest number of negative logs in 2025/6 last week ✔️
17% improvement in 2025/6 punctuality in the last 3 weeks ✔️
2nd highest attendance of 2025/6 for both Y10 and Y11 last week ✔️
#weareREACH
Lowest number of negative logs in 2025/6 last week ✔️
17% improvement in 2025/6 punctuality in the last 3 weeks ✔️
2nd highest attendance of 2025/6 for both Y10 and Y11 last week ✔️
#weareREACH
Taking our first trip down the slopes this week in Active Citizenship now that the wintry weather has arrived! #weareREACH
November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Taking our first trip down the slopes this week in Active Citizenship now that the wintry weather has arrived! #weareREACH
Our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning" takes place on Thursday 27th November between 10-11.30am. The event is free of charge and all parents/carers are invited! To see the full letter re-this, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/winterf... #weareREACH
November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Our first ever "Winterfest Coffee and Cake Morning" takes place on Thursday 27th November between 10-11.30am. The event is free of charge and all parents/carers are invited! To see the full letter re-this, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/winterf... #weareREACH
Absolute full commitment from our fantastic Year 10 and 11 students all week this week! Enjoy your weekend all! #weareREACH
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Absolute full commitment from our fantastic Year 10 and 11 students all week this week! Enjoy your weekend all! #weareREACH
The art and the artist. 🎨🖌 #weareREACH
November 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The art and the artist. 🎨🖌 #weareREACH
Did you know that we have now begun our admissions process for "Limited Edition" Year 9 long-term placements? These will begin in the w/c January 5th 2026 and are available for a flat fee of £3,000 only for the remainder of 2025/6. For more on this and fees for new Y10 and 11 places, see the flyer!
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Did you know that we have now begun our admissions process for "Limited Edition" Year 9 long-term placements? These will begin in the w/c January 5th 2026 and are available for a flat fee of £3,000 only for the remainder of 2025/6. For more on this and fees for new Y10 and 11 places, see the flyer!
Great teamwork from our students to kick off Autumn Half-Term 2!
Best punctuality of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Best positive to negative ratio of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Lowest negative logs of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Brilliant start to Mock Examination Week from Year 11 today ✔️
#weareREACH
Best punctuality of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Best positive to negative ratio of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Lowest negative logs of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Brilliant start to Mock Examination Week from Year 11 today ✔️
#weareREACH
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Great teamwork from our students to kick off Autumn Half-Term 2!
Best punctuality of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Best positive to negative ratio of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Lowest negative logs of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Brilliant start to Mock Examination Week from Year 11 today ✔️
#weareREACH
Best punctuality of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Best positive to negative ratio of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Lowest negative logs of 2025/6 so far last week ✔️
Brilliant start to Mock Examination Week from Year 11 today ✔️
#weareREACH
Getting your diary dates organised? Our latest letter for parents/carers, including advance warning of our 2026/7 term dates, is now online at: reachschool.co.uk/news/diary-d... #weareREACH
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Getting your diary dates organised? Our latest letter for parents/carers, including advance warning of our 2026/7 term dates, is now online at: reachschool.co.uk/news/diary-d... #weareREACH
Our students. Our city. Our new Enrichment sessions. #weareREACH
November 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Our students. Our city. Our new Enrichment sessions. #weareREACH
The end of another week in which we have been proud of our students for the way they have pushed and challenged themselves. We are behind you all the way for those Mock Exams next week, Year 11! #weareREACH
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The end of another week in which we have been proud of our students for the way they have pushed and challenged themselves. We are behind you all the way for those Mock Exams next week, Year 11! #weareREACH
Finishing on a high! As usual on a Friday we wrapped up the week with a choice of Active Citizenship and Enrichment sessions:
Visit to the German Market in Central Birmingham ✔️
Trip to the British Motor Museum ✔️
Graffiti Walk in Kings Heath ✔️
Careers Taster Visit to South and City College ✔️
Visit to the German Market in Central Birmingham ✔️
Trip to the British Motor Museum ✔️
Graffiti Walk in Kings Heath ✔️
Careers Taster Visit to South and City College ✔️
November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Finishing on a high! As usual on a Friday we wrapped up the week with a choice of Active Citizenship and Enrichment sessions:
Visit to the German Market in Central Birmingham ✔️
Trip to the British Motor Museum ✔️
Graffiti Walk in Kings Heath ✔️
Careers Taster Visit to South and City College ✔️
Visit to the German Market in Central Birmingham ✔️
Trip to the British Motor Museum ✔️
Graffiti Walk in Kings Heath ✔️
Careers Taster Visit to South and City College ✔️
We are delighted to announce that we are now releasing "Limited Edition" long-term Year 9 placements. These will begin in the w/c 5th January 2026. For the full detail on this and a fee update for any new Year 10 or Year 11 referrals, see: reachschool.co.uk/news/year-9-... #weareREACH
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We are delighted to announce that we are now releasing "Limited Edition" long-term Year 9 placements. These will begin in the w/c 5th January 2026. For the full detail on this and a fee update for any new Year 10 or Year 11 referrals, see: reachschool.co.uk/news/year-9-... #weareREACH
We were very proud of this young man for representing us today at The Steamhouse's event for Talk Money Week. As part of the day, he got to explore a variety of roles in the construction industry and to learn first-hand about the planned regeneration of Druids Heath. #weareREACH
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We were very proud of this young man for representing us today at The Steamhouse's event for Talk Money Week. As part of the day, he got to explore a variety of roles in the construction industry and to learn first-hand about the planned regeneration of Druids Heath. #weareREACH
A letter is now online for all Year 11 Parents and Carers re-Mock Examination Week in the week commencing November 10th. To see it, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/y11-moc... #weareREACH
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A letter is now online for all Year 11 Parents and Carers re-Mock Examination Week in the week commencing November 10th. To see it, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/y11-moc... #weareREACH
A new chapter at REACH! We are delighted to announce that Andy Wakefield has now been appointed permanently to the role of Headteacher from January 2026. Andy will be working closely with our new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Helen Reeves. To see more, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/new-hea....
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A new chapter at REACH! We are delighted to announce that Andy Wakefield has now been appointed permanently to the role of Headteacher from January 2026. Andy will be working closely with our new Chair of the Board of Trustees, Helen Reeves. To see more, go to: reachschool.co.uk/news/new-hea....
A further reminder that Autumn Half-Term 2 begins at 9.30am for all students on Monday November 3rd. Our free Breakfast Club will be open from 8.45am as always! We can't wait to see you all! #weareREACH
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A further reminder that Autumn Half-Term 2 begins at 9.30am for all students on Monday November 3rd. Our free Breakfast Club will be open from 8.45am as always! We can't wait to see you all! #weareREACH
Our latest letter for all Year 11 parents/ carers is now online. Featuring details of Year 11 Progress Day which takes place on December 2nd, it can be found on the news section of our website at: reachschool.co.uk/news/year-11... #weareREACH
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our latest letter for all Year 11 parents/ carers is now online. Featuring details of Year 11 Progress Day which takes place on December 2nd, it can be found on the news section of our website at: reachschool.co.uk/news/year-11... #weareREACH
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October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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