On 20th December 2024, learners from Coombswood School embarked on an exciting educational trip to the Sealife Centre. The visit provided a unique opportunity for learners to explore the underwater world and discover how to care for a variety of […]
In November 2024, Coombswood School participated in Anti-Bullying Week with a series of engaging activities designed to raise awareness and promote kindness and respect. Learners explored key concepts such as defining bullying, recognising harmful behaviours like banter, baiting, and false […]
On 25th October 2024, Coombswood School welcomed a special visitor known as the Animal Man, who brought an array of fascinating creatures for the learners to meet. The event highlighted the importance of caring for animals and provided a hands-on […]
All schools across the Melrose Education group have today adopted the The Halo Code, the UK’s first Black hair code. The Halo Code explicitly protects the school’s community of staff and families with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with […]
Melrose Education today became a Real Living Wage accredited employer. The Living Wage is an hourly rate of pay, independently calculated each year based on the real cost of living in the UK and London. Employers who are part of […]
Melrose Education has announced they will provide private healthcare packages for all employees of the group. The Westfield Health scheme provides employees and their families with optical, dental and chiropody treatments, therapy sessions, access to counselling, and much more. This […]
Melrose Education are providing free access to the Headspace app for all employees and have launched a Wellbeing Fund for all employees, as well as implementing Mental Health First Aid training for their Senior Management Teams. The Headspace app describes […]
This month saw the launch of Melrose Education’s new ‘Wellbeing Strategy’. Staff wellbeing is of the utmost importance to the Company, as they know their staff need to be happy and healthy in order to best support learners. The ‘Wellbeing […]
Business in the Community (BITC) today announced that Melrose Education Limited have joined over 800 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter. This initiative is designed for businesses who want to collectively commit to improving equality of […]