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Red Balloon Educational Trust Unique educational and wellbeing provision for young people out of school due to self-exclusion.

It can be hard to remember to navigate Halloween in a way that’s sensitive and respectful to people with mental health p...
29/10/2026

It can be hard to remember to navigate Halloween in a way that’s sensitive and respectful to people with mental health problems. Oxfordshire Mind has some great tips for this time of year.

https://www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk/halloween/

It can be difficult to adjust when the clocks change this time of year. The days suddenly get much shorter as winter app...
26/10/2026

It can be difficult to adjust when the clocks change this time of year. The days suddenly get much shorter as winter approaches. While the extra hour of sleep is nice, make sure to look after yourself as we enter the darkest part of the year.

To help our students get the most out of their education, we aim for them to be happy, supported emotionally and feel li...
24/10/2026

To help our students get the most out of their education, we aim for them to be happy, supported emotionally and feel like valued members of their class and peer group.

Red Balloon was set up in 1996 to support young people who’d been so badly bullied they could no longer go to school. We...
21/10/2026

Red Balloon was set up in 1996 to support young people who’d been so badly bullied they could no longer go to school. We found that the way we do things also worked well for other students who were finding attending a mainstream school difficult for different reasons, and so we expanded our provision to support a range of students for whom wellbeing and dedicated support were vital.

Curious about where your money goes when you donate to Red Balloon?
18/10/2026

Curious about where your money goes when you donate to Red Balloon?

At Red Balloon, many of our young people are neurodiverse, which includes  . October is  , and we know the struggles you...
15/10/2026

At Red Balloon, many of our young people are neurodiverse, which includes . October is , and we know the struggles young people with ADHD can face. That's why we prioritise mental wellbeing and offer our negotiated curriculum that allows us to find an approach that works for each student.

We asked students, "What are you most proud of this year?" We love hearing what they have to say about their accomplishm...
12/10/2026

We asked students, "What are you most proud of this year?" We love hearing what they have to say about their accomplishments.

It's   and this year’s theme is ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.' At Red Balloon, we know how importa...
10/10/2026

It's and this year’s theme is ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.' At Red Balloon, we know how important it is to listen to young people. Mental health can affect anyone, and sometimes it can be difficult to explain how we are feeling. For young people, finding the right words can be even harder. .

We strive to provide a provision that supports our students in the best possible way, and as such, we measure our impact...
06/10/2026

We strive to provide a provision that supports our students in the best possible way, and as such, we measure our impact by various means, including what our students think and what their parents think of the support we provide.

A reminder as we approach giving season to   and   when making a donation to your charity of choice! It's an easy way to...
03/10/2026

A reminder as we approach giving season to and when making a donation to your charity of choice! It's an easy way to give extra support to your favourite causes.

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Willow Lodge
Milton
CB246DF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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