Bower Grove School
Together we Inspire & Achieve
Bower Grove is a foundation day special school for children and young people aged between 4 and 16 years.
We offer our pupils a high quality of education, accessible to learners of varied abilities and different learning styles, whilst taking into consideration their social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
The school is designated for 225 pupils with learning difficulties, and SEMH needs. Many pupils also have Autism Spectrum Conditions and communication difficulties or ADHD.
Digital Wellbeing & Safety Wednesday Online Trends & Risks: What Parents Need to Know As a school, we are committed to helping families stay informed and support children to use technology safely and responsibly. This week, we encourage parents and carers to be aware of: Popular social media and messaging apps Online gaming features, including chat functions and in-game purchases Risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content and unwanted online contact We regularly share guidance to help families understand current online risks and learn practical ways to keep children safe online. Having regular, open conversations about your child's online experiences is one of the most effective ways to support their digital wellbeing and safety. Useful Websites for Parents and Carers: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ https://saferinternet.org.uk
Join Danielle Hewitt on Friday 25th September, 10:00am to 11:30am, for our next Connections Guided Talk: Understanding Sensory Processing. To book your place, please contact us: connectionsgrouptalk@bower-grove.kent.sch.uk 01622 726773 We look forward to welcoming you!
This week's assembly was all about Goals and Ambitions! The Big Question- "What are your ambitions or goals for this year?" Mrs Cleave certainly brought the energy, arriving dressed as Dolly Parton to celebrate Dolly Parton's incredible life and legacy! We enjoyed a fantastic House Sing-Off, with plenty of enthusiasm, confidence and team spirit from our children. We finished by reflecting on how Dolly pursued her dreams and goals despite the challenges she faced, reminding us that big dreams, determination and perseverance can take us anywhere! Congratulations to Eagles, our Golden Duck winner this week
Parent Letter | 2nd September 2026 Important updates and reminders for parents and carers.
Digital Wellbeing & Safety Wednesday: Keeping Children Safe Online: Our Whole-School Approach Keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility between school and home At school, pupils learn about: Staying safe online Respectful online behaviour Reporting concerns Managing screen time and wellbeing Safe use of social media, gaming and AI tools We use age-appropriate filtering and monitoring systems, and staff receive regular safeguarding training. Please talk to your child about their online experiences and let us know if you have any concerns. Working together helps keep children safe both online and offline.
Bower Grove School, Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL
