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10 Dec 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Goldfinch Trust website, designed and developed by school website design agency Cleverbox.

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Latest News & Posts

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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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5 Mar 2026
🐶 Sometimes the school visitor has four paws... At St Peter’s Centre, pupils occasionally enjoy visits from a staff member’s adorable dog. Research shows interactions with animals can reduce stress and support emotional wellbeing for young people. A small moment that brightens the school day!
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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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mbhospitalschool.bsky.social - 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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mbhospitalschool.bsky.social - 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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mbhospitalschool.bsky.social - 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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5 Dec 2025
📸 Photos of King’s College Hospital School Open Day! Showcasing teaching which supports children and young people receiving care. A wonderful opportunity to discuss our work as part of The Goldfinch Trust.
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5 Dec 2025
🧡 Open Day at Kings College Hospital School We welcomed visitors for a special behind-the-scenes look at how we teach in a hospital setting. From a tour of the wards to the helipad, guests got to see how we teach young people during hospital stays.
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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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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.
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1 Dec 2025
Today we welcomed Liam Conlon, MP for Beckenham and Penge, to Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 🎓 He joined our thoughtful students for an engaging Q&A in their Politics and Participation pathway.
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24 Nov 2025
So great to see our two staff members receive their Jack Petchey Leader Awards with the Mayor of Southwark and the fantastic staff of the Jack Petchey Foundation. Congratulations!
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14 Nov 2025
❄️ Winter decorations —and our beloved book trees— are now up at Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School, adding seasonal excitement and celebrating the joy of reading.