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Providing A unique approach to education that truly puts children at the heart of all we do
By getting to know each pupil we bring out their best, teaching them to aspire within a community where they can be themselves, achieve and belong.
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Wrekin is a truly unique place to live, learn and work. There is something distinctive about Wrekinians - a strength and a quiet confidence nurtured by a supportive community where taking risks, embracing challenges and living adventurously are always applauded.
We aim to develop happy and confident young people who think independently, act with integrity and possess the range of skills needed to shape their own futures. Rooted in a strong pastoral system, we provide a rich and challenging academic curriculum alongside a remarkable range of extra-curricular activities. With an enviable reputation in music, sport and outdoor education, Wrekin provides an environment where every individual can discover their passions and thrive.
From their very first day, we strive to know, include & teach each child to aspire.
But what really sets us apart is our community.
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Beyond the Label: Intentional Inclusion Conference
A one-day conference for anyone supporting 4–18 year old pupils with special educational needs (SEND) in the classroom. Expect research-informed insight, practical workshops, and ideas you can implement immediately.
“This was a phenomenal conference. I definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to embrace inclusive and adaptive way of approaching the classroom. A really fascinating day.” Delegate at Beyond the Label Conference, March 2026
We are delighted to announce the first Midlands Adaptive Teaching Conference, delivered in partnership with Wrekin College.
Following three extremely successful South-East conferences, we are expanding access to this important professional development opportunity by bringing Beyond the Label to the Midlands this June. By hosting the same high-quality programme in a new location, we aim to ensure that more educators can benefit from the specialist knowledge, cutting‑edge research, and practical strategies that have made the South-East conferences so impactful.
It is important to note that this Midlands conference will follow the same structure, layout, and content as the March South-East event. For that reason, it is not intended for those who attended in March, but instead for educational professionals from further across the UK who have not yet been able to access this expertise.
Beyond the Label: Intentional Inclusion
A powerful CPD opportunity for educational professionals supporting 4–18-year-old pupils with special educational needs (SEND) in the schools. At our Midlands’ conference you will hear from leading researchers in the fields of education and development, and take part in seminars designed to share strategies, approaches and context-based reflection to support truly inclusive education.
Date, time and location
Business School, Wrekin College, Sutherland Road, Wellington, Shropshire TF1 3BH
Ticket price: £40 + VAT
Introducing the Keynote Speaker:
Learning Beyond the Label: Research and Practice by Professor Joni Holmes
Associate Dean for Research University of East Anglia. Senior Affiliated Scientist, MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge.
Professor Holmes will provide an update on the CALM (Centre for Attention, Learning and Memory) research, which examines and challenges the use of diagnostic frameworks in identifying and supporting children’s unmet needs. This address will outline recent research developments and discuss how the evidence base can be applied in practice within school settings, building on the ongoing collaboration with More House School.
Our Main Speaker
Implementing Learning Beyond the Label in Schools: The wins and the challenges by Eleanor Margesson, Assistant Head (Training and Outreach), More House School, Frensham, FCCT.
What does Learning Beyond the Label look like in a school context? How can the Class Mapping Tool be used for maximum impact? What is the best way to train groups of teachers, particularly when some are sceptical about their role in supporting additional needs? Drawing on the experiences of a SENCOs, Senior Leaders and Teachers in a wide range of settings throughout the key stages, Eleanor will address these areas and more, showcasing successful implementation approaches, as well as highlighting potential pitfalls.
Seminars:
There will also be a choice of seminars and talks, delivered by More House School experts and the Tablet Academy:
· Tablet Academy: Using Assistive Technology to Support SEND in the Classroom
· Supporting Language: The Basis of Everything
· The Class Mapping Tool: Empowering the subject teacher to support transdiagnostic needs
· The More House Practice Model: Extending SEND support throughout the Teacher Standards
If you are a SENCO, teacher, TA, trainee teacher, ECT or school leadership, join us to explore powerful research and evidence-based strategies for inclusive SEND education.
“The Beyond the Label conference was one of the most useful events I have attended. The practical sessions and research presentations have changed the way I think about SEND provision.” Delegate at Beyond the Label Conference, March 2025
Organised by
More House School (Frensham) and Wrekin College
Coming soon
Wrekin College will welcome Steve Green as its new Headmaster from September 2026.
Steve is currently Head of the Senior School at Queen’s College Taunton, a co-educational 1-18 day and boarding school, where he previously served as Deputy Head (Academic) after joining the school in 2018. As part of his broad leadership remit, he chairs the school’s Education and Safeguarding Committee and is responsible for High Performance Learning.
Having begun his teaching career in 2004, Steve has built extensive leadership experience across both the maintained and independent sectors. Earlier roles included Head of Sixth Form at The Kings of Wessex Academy and Vice Principal at Holyrood Academy, Somerset. He later became the Head at Axe Valley Academy in Devon before moving to Queen’s College, where he has played a central role in shaping its direction and contributing widely to the life of the school community.
Outside school, Steve enjoys a range of sporting and outdoor pursuits including cricket, golf and distance running. He is also a keen walker of the family’s Golden Retrievers and enjoys wing foiling whenever he can. He will be joined at Wrekin by his wife Kate and their two teenage children.
Our school
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help every pupil discover and become their best self. Everything we do, from our academic curriculum to our co-curricular opportunities, is designed to stretch, challenge, and inspire. Academic excellence is our foundation, but it is personal growth that defines us. Here, pupils are encouraged to reach for their best—because success is not a comparison, but a journey of individual achievement.
Our Pillars
At Wrekin College, our aim is to provide an inspiring education that enables every child to thrive - in the classroom and beyond. Central to this aim is The Wrekin Way – our unique approach to education that truly puts children at the heart of all we do.
As one of the UK’s leading all-through co-educational day and boarding schools, we pride ourselves on offering inspiring opportunities, outstanding pastoral care and progressive teaching that leads to academic excellence. From their very first day, we strive to know, include and teach each child to aspire.
When pupils join us, something special happens - they become Wrekinians, encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions and to excel above and beyond. They are known, included and valued as part of the Wrekin family within which they can take their place, be themselves and belong. This is inspiring education, The Wrekin Way.
The core purpose of Wrekin College is providing an exceptional educational experience through teaching and supporting pupils to enable them to reach their full academic potential using an emphasis on individual attention and a focus on inspiration to achieve.
Pastoral care in our school ensures every pupil feels safe, supported, and valued. We are committed to nurturing wellbeing and fostering positive relationships to help pupils thrive.
Our school offers a holistic curriculum enriched by a broad co-curricular program that inspires growth beyond the classroom. With our Character Adventure Training Programme alongside academic opportunities we empower pupils for life.
admissions
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It all starts with a chat
The first step to joining Wrekin is to get in touch. Drop us an email or give us a call. We can guide you through the whole admissions process and address any questions, big or small, about how to join. We can arrange for you to come in for a personalised tour, or perhaps you might prefer to visit on an Open Day. The first step is simply to say hello.
School life
At Wrekin, we inspire happy, confident pupils who think independently, live by strong values, and develop a wide range of skills to shape their futures. Rooted in a trusted pastoral system, we combine a rich academic curriculum with an exceptional variety of extracurricular opportunities, earning a well-deserved reputation in music, sport, outdoor education and much more.
With small classes and expert, approachable teachers, our broad curriculum allows each pupil to follow their unique path. Wrekin is a place where learning is exciting and challenging, where pupils are encouraged to try new things, embrace failure as part of growth, discover their strengths, and celebrate the successes of others in a vibrant, supportive community.
At Wrekin College, we nurture confident, independent learners through personalised pastoral care, a broad academic and extracurricular programme, and a supportive community that celebrates growth, resilience, and achievement.
The core purpose of Wrekin College is providing exceptional educational experiences through teaching and supporting pupils to enable them to reach their full academic potential.
At Wrekin, our sporting spirit is exceptional. We set high standards across all our core sports and offer a wide-ranging programme that allows every pupil to get involved, no matter their interests or experience.
Our science curriculum is essential for fostering critical thinking, nurturing curiosity, and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and engage with the rapidly evolving world around them.
Our music calendar provides a huge number of opportunities for our pupils. Master classes with musicians of international repute and performances in concerts and services are an absolutely integral part of the school calendar.
Wrekin College has excellent art and DT facilities, and these spaces form the heart of artistic endeavour at Wrekin. All are vibrant spaces where creative ideas come to life and imaginations are made visual.
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