Lapwing Education

12/06/2026

This week at one of our Woodland sites, students learnt about charcoal making. They used spindlewood to make some artists' charcoal then used it to produce sketches of nature!

09/06/2026

This morning, some of our staff and students had the absolute pleasure of being hosted by guest DM Harry from Forge and Finds for a Curse of Strahd themed adventure! These roleplaying events are fantastic for building students' confidence, social skills, collaboration and imagination.

09/06/2026

Yesterday our Woodbridge woodland group foraged for elderflower heads during their walk and took them back to base camp to turn into elderflower fritters. Not only did they taste great, but all the students worked together to make them, building their social skills and teamwork!

08/06/2026

📆 Monthly Monday Round-up 📆
This we feel it is important to signpost some places where parents, carers and siblings of young people can support conversations around sexual orientation and/ or gender identity. A great starting point is the Kinship website, which provides definitions, advice and links to organisations that offer support. It states 'The most important thing is to let the young person know that they can talk to you and can be open about how they are feeling without being judged'.
https://kinship.org.uk/support-and-advice/advice-and-information/supporting-a-young-person-exploring-their-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity/

A more in-depth approach can be found on the YoungMinds website which provides mental health guides and advice tailored towards both young people and parents about a range of specific topics such as trans and non-binary mental health and sexuality and mental health, as well as different cultural and religious identities.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/identity-and-mental-health/

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This guide can help you feel informed and comfortable to talk to a young person in your care about their sexuality or gender identity.

04/06/2026

One of our post 16 students has spent 3 days working on the 'Volunteer It Yourself' Project in Lowestoft. This is a scheme designed for young people to develop construction skills under the guidance of experienced mentors, whilst refurbishing community facilities. D helped with the refurbishment of the Waveney FC clubhouse, alongside other volunteers and the three mentors. Whilst on the course he gained skills in carpentry, painting and decorating as well as completing a City & Guilds qualification. The mentors commented on D's excellent work ethic and professional behaviour.

04/06/2026

This may be of interest to some of our students!

02/06/2026

One of our post 16 Norfolk students has recently completed a really wonderful work experience placement and would like to say a big thank you to Ben, Josh and Josh at PRIMO Cycles Ride Experience, High Lodge. They have been so generous with their time and in sharing their extensive knowledge - huge appreciation from O and everyone at Lapwing!

01/06/2026

We are pleased to share the Suffolk Pride schedule of events for this month, which may be of interest to some of our students and families 🏳️‍🌈

🌞 Happy Pride 🌞

Come hang out with us this Pride Season as we get into 5 weeks of activities galore for young people, families and 18+.

There's something for everyone this Pride season.

Here’s the 5-week run-down…

Week 1
Pride Blooms
Sunday 31st May, 4 pm
The Cornhill, IP1 1DH

Week 2
Presentation Party
Monday 1st June, 7 pm
CHIp Studios, IP4 1DL

The Christophers
Friday 5th June, 7:30 pm
King Street Theatre, IP1 1DH

Q***r Walking Group Needham Market Picnic
Sunday 7th June, 12 pm
Duck & Teapot, IP6 8NU

Week 3
Get On The Soapbox presents Words & Verse
Monday 8th June, 6 pm
New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS

Blue Jean
Tuesday 9th June, 7:40 pm
The Regal, IP14 1AY

Q***r Noise
Thursday 11th June, 8 pm
The Black Horse Inn, IP1 2EF

The Importance of Being Oscar
Friday 12th June, 7:30 pm
New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS

Suffolk Roller Derby: Pride Roller Disco
Saturday 13th June, 5:30 pm
Suffolk New College Sports Centre, IP4 1LT

Week 4
Layla
Tuesday 16th June, 7:30 pm
The Riverside Cinema, IP12 1BH

Gay Social Men
Friday 19th June, 7 pm
Thomas Wolsey, IP1 1XF

Liminal Gaze Collective: Q***r Life Drawing
Sunday 15th June, 2 pm
Ipswich County Library, IP1 3AA

Week 5
B*tch & Stitch X Luna Haven
Thursday 25th June, 7 pm
Geek Retreat, IP4 1DU

Foxyard Pride
Friday 26th June, 2 pm
Fred’s Bar and Vinyl, IP14 1AB

Clare Summerskill presents: Why God Created Le****ns
Saturday 27th June, 6 pm
The Pumphouse, IP15 5EU

Wellbeing Walk
Sunday 28th June, 10:45 am
La Vida, IP11 2DN

01/06/2026

Apparently this week is Volunteers Week. Here's a throwback to some of the activities our students got up to during Lapwing's Volunteering Week earlier this year!

22/05/2026

As this half term draws to a close, we want to celebrate the students who are never publicly celebrated. The ones who don't like having their photos taken, who don't want to appear on social media, who choose to fly under the radar. This post is for you. We see you, we notice how hard you work, how much progress you are making and although we can't shout about it publicly, we want you to know how valued you are.