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Autumn 2026

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 by: Debbie Bagwell (dbagwell) on: Conductive Education

It's been a busy start to the new school year for Conductive Education at The Coppice, with pupils across school settling back into their movement routines and continuing to work towards their individual goals.

This half term, we've been particularly focused on maintaining and developing movement skills as pupils grow and change. For some, returning to familiar positions and activities after the summer break has been an important achievement in itself. Regular opportunities to change position, spend time on the floor, practise sitting, standing and stepping, and actively use the whole body are all important in supporting comfort, movement and participation throughout the school day.

We've also run a six-week block of sessions for our Lower School mobility group. The pupils have been working together on a range of standing and mobility activities, gradually building on their skills and taking on more challenging tasks. As always, activities have been adapted to suit individual abilities, whilst encouraging everyone to be as active and involved as possible.

Alongside our group work, we've continued to develop individual programmes for pupils, with a particular focus on positioning and movement throughout the school day. We've reviewed Active Learning Plans for some pupils and put together new group activity plans for our Upper School mobility students. A big part of our work this term has also been supporting staff to develop their confidence and practical skills, helping them to recognise and make the most of opportunities for movement within everyday classroom activities.

We've also welcomed a new group of staff onto our Conductive Education Assistant Training Course. Once qualified, they will join the nine members of staff already in school who hold this formal qualification. This is an important part of how we continue to develop Conductive Education at The Coppice. By giving staff a deeper understanding of the principles behind CE, alongside the practical skills to put them into practice, we can make sure that pupils benefit from a consistent approach throughout their school day. It's also a great opportunity for staff to develop their own skills, share ideas and build on the experience they've already gained working with our pupils.

One of the things that makes Conductive Education at The Coppice work so well is that movement isn't something that only happens during a designated session. Whether it's sitting during registration, changing position during a classroom activity, practising standing or stepping, or finding a more active way to take part in a lesson, we're always looking for ways to help pupils maintain and develop their skills as part of their everyday routines.

We're looking forward to building on all of this over the coming term and continuing to work alongside pupils and staff to make movement and active participation a part of everyday school life.