Sowing Seeds on BCB Radio
Rachel Girling on BCB Radio: SEND Reform, Alternative Education & Sowing Seeds On Tuesday 21st April, our founder Rachel Girling joined Dave and Danielle on BCB Radio for an insightful conversation about the proposed SEND reform and the recently released white paper. She explored the wider challenges facing education today, particularly for children who struggle […]
“Safe, inclusive place” for SEND families opens in Thackley
Sowing Seeds Wellbeing is Hitting the News! We are delighted to once again be featured in the Telegraph and Argus ahead of the launch of Sowing Seeds Wellbeing CIC. The T&A have supported Sowing Seeds since the very beginning, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities they provide to share our journey with a […]
7 Ways to Prepare For GCSE Results Day
Prepare You and Your Child For GCSE Results Day… As GCSE results day approaches, it’s normal for both you and your child to feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, and anticipation. I am going to be sharing a video soon to help you as a parent prepare and know what the day will look like […]
The Summer Dip Explained by Rachel
Did you know there is a 4 month gap between SATs and the tests Year 7 will complete at secondary school? That’s 24 weeks or potentially 27 weeks until they are assessed again! And this Year 7 data will be used to re-set and predict their GCSE grades (yes, really). We are so proud of […]
Bradford Education Awards 2025 Finalists
We’re Finalists! Celebrating Our Journey at the Bradford Education Awards 2025We’re excited to share some wonderful news — Sowing Seeds Alternative Learning was nameda finalist in the Specialist Provision of the Year category at the Telegraph & Argus’ BradfordEducation Awards 2025 and had the privilege of attending the finals at The Cedar Court Hotel,Bradford. Although […]
World Book Day 2025
🌟 Celebrating World Book Day: The Power of Getting Stuck into a Book!🌟 World Book Day is a celebration of stories, imagination, and the transformative power of reading. Every year, this day reminds us of the vital role books play in children’s lives, helping them grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. You’ve probably heard teachers raving […]
Zero Discrimination Day: Building an Inclusive Future Through Education
Each year, on the 1st of March, the world comes together to observe ZeroDiscrimination Day—a day dedicated to promoting equality, challengingstereotypes, and breaking down divisive social barriers. Discriminationaffects every corner of society, limiting growth and development inindividuals and communities. One of the most critical areas where itsimpact is felt is education. It is the foundation […]
Choosing GCSE Options: A Guide for KS3 Students and Their Parents
The transition from Key Stage 3 to GCSEs is an important milestone in a student’s academic journey. For many, this is the first significant decision they make about their education, and it can feel overwhelming. At Sowing Seeds, we’re here to guide both students and parents through this process with confidence and clarity. GCSEs form […]
Your Child is Not a Machine
🌱Why Choose Sowing Seeds Tuition for Your Child? 🌱 We know that every child is unique, with individual strengths, challenges, and a spark that makes them one of a kind. At Sowing Seeds Tuition, we believe that children aren’t machines that can be measured or improved simply through test scores or computer algorithms. Unlike many […]
World Mental Health Day
🌍💛Happy World Mental Health Day! 💛🌍 Today, our Sowing Seeds family come together to raise awareness about mental health and its importance, especially for our young people. Did you know that in the UK, approximately 1 in 6 young people aged 16-24 experience a mental health issue? This statistic highlights the urgent need for open […]