🎄✨ CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP! ✨🎄 We’re so excited to bring back our much-loved Charity Christmas Wreath Making Workshop this year — happening on Saturday 6th December! Join us for a fun, relaxed session led by the creative duo Rebecca Wheeler and Kate Moss, perfect for all levels of experience. Whether you're a wreath-making pro or just fancy trying something new, we’d love to see you there! 🌟 Two session times available: 🕥 10:30–12:30 🕒 13:30–15:30 🎁 £30 per person — includes all materials to make a beautiful natural wreath, plus light refreshments. Why not make a day of it? Pair the workshop with a visit to Exeter’s Christmas Market for some festive shopping and lunch in the city! A huge thank you to Cotley Farm Christmas for kindly donating their gorgeous fir boughs to help make your wreaths extra special. 🌲 📩 To book your spot or ask any questions, message us here or email Rebecca at: rebecca.wheeler@vranchhouse.org Or visit www.vranchhouse.org go to 'events & ticketing'to book a place. Let’s get festive and creative together — all while supporting a great cause! 💚 #CharityChristmas #ChristmasWreath #Fundraising #VranchHouse #FestiveFun #ExeterEvents #WreathWorkshop #CotleyFarmChristmas

📍 Local Leadership Meets Frontline Care A milestone moment for children’s physiotherapy in North Devon 💙 On Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ian Roome MP, Member of Parliament for North Devon, to our Vranch House Children’s Physiotherapy Department at Barnstaple Health Centre. As a passionate advocate for NHS services and community health, Ian’s visit was a powerful step toward improving support for children and young people with physical disabilities or difficulties in our region. We spoke about the need to reduce inequalities in care across Devon and expand access to specialist services in Barnstaple and surrounding rural communities. Ian met with our amazing team — Kate Moss, Rebecca Wheeler, Susanna Mitchell, and paediatric physiotherapists Elaine and Ryan — to hear firsthand about the impact of our work and the challenges families face. His support helps amplify the voices of our community and ensures that Vranch House continues to be a beacon of innovation, compassion, and inclusive care. 🌟 Thank you, Ian, for taking the time to visit us and share in our mission. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive North Devon for every child. 💚 #SupportVranch #IanRoomeMP #CommunityHealth #ChildrensPhysiotherapy #NorthDevonCare #InclusiveHealthcare #VranchHouse #BarnstapleHealthCentre

🌳 Honouring a Legacy at Vranch House 🌳 On Friday, we were deeply moved as Margaret Montgomery, alongside her children Rob and Karen, placed engraved leaves on our Vranch House family tree — a tribute to their beloved husband and father, Alan Montgomery. Vranch House was founded by Kay Vranch, Alan’s mother, with Alan at its heart. Though Alan is sadly no longer with us, his legacy continues to shape everything we do. Margaret has been a cherished member of our charity for many years, and her recent visits have been especially meaningful. She’s been lovingly sorting through our archives, preserving old photographs and memories, ensuring that the rich history of Vranch House is never forgotten. This moment was not only a celebration of Alan’s life but also a testament to the enduring love and dedication of his family. 💚 #VranchHouse #FamilyTree #LegacyOfLove #AlanMontgomery #CharityWork #CommunityHistory

💚 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚 Today, we join the global community in recognising that mental health is not a luxury — it’s a right. At Vranch House, we believe that every individual deserves access to compassionate, inclusive, and holistic care. Mental well-being is an essential part of the journey for our children, families, and staff. 🧠 You are not alone. 💬 It’s okay to ask for help. 💚 Together, we thrive. This afternoon, we’re marking the day with our half-termly staff wellbeing session — and it just so happens to fall on World Mental Health Day! Staff will be enjoying some peaceful pebble painting, sharing a cuppa and a chat, and taking time to connect and recharge. A small reminder that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025 #MentalHealthMatters #VranchHouseExeter #StaffWellbeing #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #InclusiveCare

🎉 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, music, and community vibes. 📆 Friday 10th October 2025 🕑 7:00pm – 9:30pm 📍 Victory Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter (EX5 3EE) 💵 PLEASE BRING CASH if possible – it helps things run smoother! Don’t miss out – see you there! ✨ #LocalEvent #TonightOnly #BringCash #CommunityVibes

🎉 Celebrating Local Support at Sandy Park! 🎉 On Saturday afternoon, Vranch House joined 28 other incredible charities at Sandy Park for a special cheque presentation hosted by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation. Together, we celebrated donations totalling over £71,000 raised through last season’s bucket collections at Exeter Chiefs matches! 🏉💙 We’re thrilled to share that Vranch House received £3,222.66 — a fantastic contribution that will go directly towards supporting our work with children and adults with physical disabilities. 🙏 A huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who collected for Vranch House last season, and to those who were back at it again on Saturday for the new season! Your time, energy, and smiles make a real difference. We’re incredibly grateful to the Exeter Chiefs Foundation for their continued support of local causes. Here's to another season of teamwork, generosity, and community spirit! 💫 #VranchHouse #ExeterChiefsFoundation #SandyPark #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #BucketCollection #ExeterCharities #Gratitude

🎩✨ Sponsor Our Black-Tie Charity Ball! ✨🎩 We’re excited to announce that sponsorship packages are now available for the Vranch House Black-Tie Ball, taking place on Friday 5th June 2026 at Sandy Park, Exeter! 💃🕺 This elegant evening will raise vital funds to support children and young people with physical difficulties across Devon — and we’d love your business to be part of it. Whether you're a small local company or a larger organisation, we have sponsorship options to suit every level of support: 💫 Bronze – £250 💫 Silver – £500 💫 Gold – £1,000 💫 Platinum – £1,500 Each package includes a range of promotional benefits — from logo placement and social media shoutouts to complimentary tickets and branding at the event. 🌟 Can’t sponsor this time? We also welcome raffle and auction prize donations! ➡️ To view the full sponsorship pack or discuss bespoke options, email Chloe: fundraising@vranchhouse.org Let’s make a difference — together. 💛 In addition to this event, we also offer annual sponsorship packages that support Vranch House year-round, including other fundraising events and community engagement activities. If this is something your organisation might be interested in, We’d be happy to send you more information. #VranchHouse #CharityBall #ExeterEvents #SponsorshipOpportunity #DevonBusiness #FundraisingEvent #CharitySupport #CorporateSocialResponsibility

🌟THIS FRIDAY🌟 🎶✨ Accessible Ceilidh Dance – Everyone Welcome! ✨🎶 🗓 Friday 10th October 2025 🕖 7:00pm – 9:30pm 📍 Victory Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter (EX5 3EE) Join us for a joyful evening of live music and inclusive dancing in aid of Vranch House! 💃🕺 With Devon Folk Orchestra and caller Jon Dyer, all dances will be talked through so everyone can join in. Plus, a special interval performance from the Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble. 🎟 Tickets: Individual: £10 Concession: £7 Family (2 adults + 2 children): £30 Pay on the door. Email Jenny for more information or reserve tickets: Jenny.read@vranchhouse.org 🍵 Tea, coffee & soft drinks available | 🥂 Bring your own alcohol 🎁 Raffle on the night 🚍 On a local bus route | 🚗 Parking available in adjacent car park or on-road This event is open to all ages and abilities – come along for music, laughter, and community, while supporting a wonderful cause! 💙 👉 Be part of an unforgettable evening of folk and fun, raising funds for Vranch House. #AccessibleEvent #Ceilidh #ExeterEvents #InclusiveDance #DevonMusic #vranchhouse

💚🌍 World Cerebral Palsy Day — a day to celebrate courage, community, and possibility. At Vranch House, many of the incredible young people we support — in both our school and outpatient services — live with cerebral palsy. Today, we honour their strength, their stories, and their achievements. 🧠 Did you know? Cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, and yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. That’s why days like this matter — to raise awareness, to push for inclusion, and to celebrate the amazing individuals who live with CP every day. 💬 “Cerebral palsy is part of their journey — not the limit of their potential.” We’re proud to be part of a community that champions inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for every child and family. Let’s keep raising awareness, breaking barriers, and building a world that works for everyone. #WorldCPDay #CerebralPalsyAwareness #VranchHouseExeter #CPStrong #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #CelebrateAbility

🏃‍♀️Go the Distance, Make the Difference🏃‍♂️ We have FREE charity spaces available for the Great West Run on Sunday, May 24th, 2026! Join #TeamVranchHouse and run for a fantastic cause. You don't have to pay for your place, but we ask that you commit to raising a minimum of £100 to support the vital work of Vranch House. As a thank you, you'll receive a Vranch House running vest to wear with pride on the day! Interested? Get in touch with Chloe to find out more and secure your spot:  📧 fundraising@vranchhouse.org  📞 01392 468333 #GreatWestRun #CharityRun #VranchHouse #RunningForGood #Exeter #FreeEntry #Fundraising #Community

🏆 One of our school pupils, Caitlin entered the Raise Your Voice creative writing competition and won The Voice Unlocked Award in the Teens category 🏆  Caitlin, we are so proud of you for taking part in the Raise Your Voice creative writing competition. It takes real courage to share your voice and to share your story with others, and we are so grateful that you chose to share yours with us. Your piece was inspiring, and we thought it was absolutely wonderful to read. 💬 Feedback on Your Story from the Raiae your Voice judges: Caitlin, we loved your story! You clearly have a wonderful imagination. Your story followed a clear journey through your characters' mission to reclaim their kingdom. There was a clear theme of strength in the face of adversity, which fit perfectly with our strength theme! We hope to read another story from you next year. Well done, Caitlin!  💙👏Congratulations Caitlin, we are all so proud of you 👏 💙 #proud #creativewriter #awardwinning #makingthedifference

We want to invite you to a Music Bingo Night on Friday, 7th November at the Heavitree Conservative Club. Eyes down at 7pm. . Get ready for an entertaining twist on traditional bingo, instead of numbers you'll be marking off songs as they're performed live by the talented @alex_dobson_music If a song on your sheet is played, mark it off, with prizes awarded for one line, two lines, and a full house! . Tickets will be £10 per person, and we’ll also be serving a delicious homemade chilli for an additional £5. All proceeds from the evening will go directly towards supporting the incredible work we do here at Vranch House. It promises to be a fun and memorable night for a great cause – we hope to see you there! . Please email Chelsea or catch her in person at school if you would like to book your space . chelsea.armstrong@vranchhouse.org

A second wonderful trip with Exe Sailing Club’s Sailability. The pupils had a great time. Many thanks to Tina, Bernie and Guy. We look forward to arranging more trips for our young people in the Spring.

👐✨ Today is the International Day of Sign Languages — a powerful reminder that communication comes in many beautiful forms. At Vranch House, we proudly use Makaton, a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols, and speech to support understanding and expression. For our children and young people, Makaton opens doors to connection, confidence, and creativity every single day. Whether it's signing a favourite song, sharing a story, or simply saying "hello," every sign is a step toward inclusion and empowerment. 💙 Let’s celebrate the voices that speak through hands, hearts, and smiles. #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #MakatonMatters #InclusionThroughCommunication #VranchHouse #SignLanguagesDay #AccessibleCommunication

🌱 A big thank you to Lucy Wills, one of our wonderful physiotherapists here at Vranch House, who has kindly donated these lovely spider plants! 🌱 They’re available to buy from our reception, with every penny going towards supporting Vranch House – because every little really does help 💚. Pop in and grab one while they last! If you have something you’d like to donate for us to sell in reception, we’d love to hear from you. Every contribution makes a difference ✨. #VranchHouse #Fundraising #CommunitySupport #Exeter

🎉✨ Big news from Vranch House! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to share that Ofsted has once again graded us OUTSTANDING in every area – for the third inspection in a row! 🌟🌟🌟 This incredible achievement is a reflection of our amazing community. A huge thank you to: 💙 Our brilliant pupils, who inspire us every day 💙 Our dedicated and passionate staff 💙 Our supportive families and wider community Together, you make Vranch House truly outstanding. 💫 Check out our reveal video 👇 and celebrate with us! 🥳 #OfstedOutstanding #VranchHouse #teamvranch

🌊 Sailing into smiles! Some of our Oak Class pupils had the incredible opportunity to access Sailability at Exe Sailing Club in Exmouth today. From hoisting sails to feeling the sea breeze, they had an absolutely amazing time on the water! ⛵✨ A huge thank you to Nick Coombes and Tina for making the experience so special — your kindness and expertise made all the difference. 💙

Vranch House are lucky to be one of @exeter_chiefs_foundation designated charities again this year which means we need volunteers to help us with bucket collections at our allocated match. Our allocated match is on Sunday 18th January 2026. Exeter Chiefs Vs Cardiff in the men’s challenge cup. Kick-off is 1pm, so volunteers need to meet at Sandy Park at 11am for our briefing and collect our buckets etc.   We have also been asked to volunteer at another match on Saturday 4th October 2025. Exeter Chiefs Vs Newcastle for a men’s Premiership match. Kick-off is 3pm, so volunteers need to meet at Sandy Park at 1pm. We’re looking for up to 40 volunteers for each match, so the more, the merrier! 🎉 If you’d like to join us in supporting Vranch House and The Exeter Chiefs Foundation, at any of the matches, we’d love to have you. 😊 Every volunteer at each game helps raise funds and contributes to the final total shared among the 26 charities at the end of the season — ensuring Vranch House gets an even bigger share! Volunteers must be over 16. You will need to help with collections before the match, during half time and after the match. You get to watch the match for free, soak up the great atmosphere and stick around to enjoy the bars/entertainment after if you wish to do so. It is a great day! If you would like to volunteer, please email Chloe: fundraising@vranchhouse.org

🎶✨ Accessible Ceilidh Dance – Everyone Welcome! ✨🎶 🗓 Friday 10th October 2025 🕖 7:00pm – 9:30pm 📍 Victory Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter (EX5 3EE) Join us for a joyful evening of live music and inclusive dancing in aid of Vranch House! 💃🕺 With Devon Folk Orchestra and caller Jon Dyer, all dances will be talked through so everyone can join in. Plus, a special interval performance from the Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble. 🎟 Tickets: Individual: £10 Concession: £7 Family (2 adults + 2 children): £30 🍵 Tea, coffee & soft drinks available | 🥂 Bring your own alcohol 🎁 Raffle on the night 🚍 On a local bus route | 🚗 Parking available in adjacent car park or on-road This event is open to all ages and abilities – come along for music, laughter, and community, while supporting a wonderful cause! 💙 👉 Be part of an unforgettable evening of folk and fun, raising funds for Vranch House. #AccessibleEvent #Ceilidh #ExeterEvents #InclusiveDance #DevonMusic #vranchhouse

🌟 A fresh new look for Vranch House! 🌟 Over the summer holidays, our friends at Exe Signs fitted our brand-new sign outside the main reception. It proudly shows our improved logo along with the words Children’s Charity, making it a welcoming landmark for everyone who visits and supports Vranch House. It’s the perfect spot for photos with our wonderful guests, families, and supporters 💙 A huge thank you to Exe Signs for helping us showcase our mission so beautifully! #VranchHouse #ChildrensCharity #CommunitySupport #NewSign #ThankYou

🧑‍🦼@gokidsgo offer Free Wheelchair Skill Workshops! 👩‍🦽 📅On 20th September there is a free wheelchair skills workshop at St Luke's C of E School in Exeter 📧Get in touch via email if you'd like to join - training@gokidsgo.org.uk

🌟 Big News! 🌟 Today we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Exmouth Rugby Club's Chairman, John Justice, and Events Coordinator, Aloma Watson, to Vranch House  💜 They came for a tour of our school and therapy centre here, and it was so special to share a little bit of what we do with them. We’re even more excited to announce that on 1st August 2026, Exmouth Rugby Club will be hosting their very first inclusive festival — all in partnership with and in support of Vranch House Charity! 🎉 After two amazing festivals in previous years, this one is set to be bigger and better — and we can’t wait to see people of all ages and abilities coming together to celebrate, have fun, and raise vital funds for our young people. 💜 Save the Date: 01.08.26 💜 More details coming soon… watch this space! 👀

👟💜 Charity of the Year Challenge! 💜👟 We’re thrilled that Team Princesshay are taking on an incredible 20k walk from Exeter to Exmouth on 15th September 2025 – all in support of Vranch House, their Charity of the Year. 🌟 Come rain or shine, their staff will be stepping out to raise both awareness and vital funds to help us provide specialist education, therapy, and opportunities for children and young people with complex physical needs here in Exeter. A huge thank you to the Princesshay team for your dedication, energy, and generosity – we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌💙 👉 Find out more and support their fundraising efforts here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/princesshay #Princesshay #CharityWalk #VranchHouse #Exeter #CommunitySupport #inclusion

🌍💙 Today is International Day of Charity 💙🌍 At Vranch House, we see every day how kindness and generosity transform lives. Your support helps us provide specialist education, therapy, and opportunities for children and young people with complex physical needs in Devon ✨ This International Day of Charity, we invite our community to: 💫 Celebrate the power of giving 💫 Share our mission with friends and family 💫 Support our work through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness Together, we can create a world where every child is empowered to thrive. 💜 👉 Find out more: https://www.vranchhouse.org/copy-of-fundraising #InternationalDayOfCharity #VranchHouse #Exeter #CommunitySupport #Inclusion

📚✨ Welcome Back to School! ✨📚 We’re thrilled to have welcomed our wonderful students, staff, and families back to Vranch House School today for an exciting new academic year! 🎉 Staff have already been in for two training days this week, but today the classrooms were buzzing, the halls were full of smiles, and the year ahead is bursting with opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. 🌟 Let’s make 2025-2026 a year to remember — filled with creativity, curiosity, and connection. 💫 Here’s to new friendships, big ideas, and brilliant achievements! #BackToSchool #VranchHouse #WelcomeBack #NewBeginnings #SchoolLife

🌳✨ We’re excited to share that more engraved leaves have been added to our Vranch House Family Tree! Each leaf represents a heartfelt tribute — honouring the generosity, love, and support of businesses, individuals and families who are forever part of our story. 💚 A special thank you to Toby and Dan ‘The Gruffalo’ from Get Hands On, who recently came in to place their own engraved leaves on the tree — a truly meaningful gesture that reflects their ongoing support and connection to our work. Whether in memory, in thanks, or in celebration, these leaves help us grow — just like the children and young people we support every day. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. Your kindness continues to make a lasting impact. Want to add your own leaf to the tree? Get in touch to find out how. Fundraising@vranchhouse.org 🌿 #VranchHouse #FamilyTree #GratitudeInEveryLeaf #SupportAndGrow #MakingADifference

🎉 We’re absolutely delighted to share that Vranch House has been selected once again as one of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation’s designated charities for the 2025/26 rugby season! 🏉💙 A heartfelt thank you to the Foundation for this amazing opportunity. Your support means the world — helping us continue delivering specialist care, therapy, and education to children with disabilities across Devon. We’re proud to be part of the incredible Exeter Chiefs family and can’t wait to see what this season brings. Here’s to another unforgettable year together! 🙌 #VranchHouse #ExeterChiefsFoundation #ProudToSupport #TogetherForDevon #2025Season

JOB TITLE: TEACHING ASSISTANT Pay Band: £12.47 – £12.81 per hour, based on experience and qualification £12.21 for 18 to 21 year olds Managerially Responsible to: The Chief Executive, Vranch House Professionally Accountable to: The Head of Education and the Head of Therapies, Vranch House Job Location: Vranch House School Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025 To apply please find an application form on our website: www.vranchhouse.org JOB SUMMARY Teaching Assistants are a vital member of class-based teams at Vranch House. They work closely with class teachers, therapists, mealtime assistants and other professionals as part of multi-professional teams supporting our pupils.

Job Title: Fundraiser Location: Based at Vranch House, Exeter Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours/week, year round) Reports to: the Chief Executive and Business Manager Closing Date: Friday 29th August 2025 To apply please find an application form on our website: www.vranchhouse.org Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Fundraiser to support our mission of improving the lives of children through impactful specialist health and education. Working with the Senior Management Team, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator the successful applicant will pay a key role in the development and expansion of our fundraising capabilities. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for raising vital funds to support initiatives including neonatal physiotherapy, outpatient clinical services and our specials school for children with significant disabilities. You will plan and manage fundraising campaigns and events, engage with donors, and build strong relationships with individuals, organizations, and the community.

💙💛 PUPIL WOW MOMENT 💛💙 During Maple class attention sessions, they've been working on holding the childrens attention, anticipation skills, and communication. . Ezmi clearly said Go twice!!! Ezmi has shown incredible progress in her communication this term. . Amazing work, Ezmi !! . #makingthedifference #charity #senschool #therapycentre #proud #inclusion #pupilwowmoment #pupilappreciation #supportvranch

This afternoon at Vranch 30 pupils from across the school enjoyed M and M Theatre’s production of Pinocchio. Thank you to @mandmtheatrical and a massive thank you to @happydayschildrenscharity_uk who funded this performance for us, everyone had a wonderful time!

It might be too hot, you know 🤷🏻‍♀️ #tiktokfriday #heatwave #funatwork #senschool #charity #toohot #friyay

💙💛 PUPIL WOW MOMENT 💛💙 Esmay has been working on her independence during her meal times, including hand under hand support to bring the fork or spoon to her mouth. In the video she was able to independently load the spoon and bring it to her mouth while eating a yoghurt after one hand under hand spoon from staff. 🙂 Well done Esmay! #senschool #pupilwowmoment #pupilappreciation #independentskills #lifestyles

📢EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!!! 📆SAVE THE DATE- The 2026 Vranch House Charity Ball is on Friday 5th June 2026 at Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs Official 😄Put it in your diary NOW😄 Tables of 10, so start gathering your friends and family to join you for an evening full of fun and entertainment. All in aid of our wonderful charity. Help us make a difference🥰 More information to follow soon- we are also looking for amazing businesses to help sponsor this event, get in touch if you can help fundraising@vranchhouse.org

We have had a busy week at Vranch House. On Tuesday two groups of pupils of all ages attended @southweststhleticsacademy disability Athletics day at Exeter Arena. A huge thank you for putting on this event. Our pupils and staff had the best time and tried new sports for the first time. What an amazing accessible and inclusive event. Over 100 people attended the event overall during the day and the most important thing was there was lots of laughter and lots of fun! #makingthedifference #inclusion #BeActive

A big thank you to Westbank.org.uk and their amazing staff who coordinated with our physio Holly and OT Kim in order that Oak class pupils could experience cooking in their accessible kitchen and try out lifting weights in the accessible gym. The pupils had a great time, we’ll be back again! #makingthedifference #accessiblegym #accessiblekitchen #inclusion @gymatwestbank

💙💛 PUPIL WOW MOMENT 💛💙 Ottile loves to come down to the lower school to see her friend Beau. Recently, she actually said his name for the first time! 🙌 What makes this wow moment even more amazing is that it was actually Ottilie's first ever spoken word 🫶 The power of a true friendship, this is why peer interaction is so incredibly important and encouraged here at Vranch 😊 #makingthedifference #senschool #therapycentre #proud #pupilappreciation #pupilwowmoment

Come on down to @winsladeparkexeter today for our charity car boot sale. Still spaces if you want to sell 🚗 You can come along and pitch up any time from now 👍 10am-2pm all proceeds go to Vranch House children's charity 💙

If you're wondering why we're doing maypole dancing in June.... It's because we can 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣 #senschool #supportvranch #tiktokfriday #maypoledance

Oak class pupils had a great time in Halden Forest this morning. Great off road driving! @haldonforestpark #schooltrip #lifeskills #offroaddriving

Don't Forget...THIS SUNDAY 🚗 Vranch House Charity Car Boot Sale 📆 Sunday 29th June 🕙 10am-2pm 📍At Winslade Park @winsladeparkexeter 🧍‍♂️Sellers can set up from 9am 🚙 £6 per car (£8 for larger vehicles e.g. van) No need to book a slot, turn up on the day. We have a limited number of spaces but plenty of room 😀 🪙 Buyers £1 entry 💙 All proceeds support the vital work of Vranch House. Come along, grab a bargain, and support a great cause 💙 Spread the word 😀 #charitycarbootsale #charity #charityevent #makingthedifference #supportlocal #vranchhouse

While therapy is a huge part of our pupil’s school day, we know it is also important for them to be given time to play and build relationships with their peers without an adult’s intervention. . We work hard on giving our pupils the skills to communicate and giving them time and silence to be able to process and respond, hoping eventually this will enable them to communicate independently and build their social skills. . This week, we have seen some lovely spontaneous communication between 2 of our younger pupils Olly and Ezmi. During peer interaction and free play sessions, they have been able to begin to build a relationship, watching each other play and responding to each other’s bid of attention, which has been lovely to see. . #communication #peerinteraction #earlycommunication #freeplay #parallelplay #earlyyears #senschool

As part of our Futures and Careers programme Georgia Hamer came to visit Oak class for a chat about all things post Vranch. Georgia is a former Vranch House pupil and is now an advocate for young people and adults with physical disabilities. Georgia has independently gained her English GCSE, speaks on Access All Aerials radio station and has a great knowledge of CEDA, The Pelican Project and general access in the community. It was an informative and totally positive afternoon, and we hope she will come back and speak to us again soon. #futuresandcareers #advocate #thankyou #makingthedifference

Oak Class unveiled our Tactile Fish Mosaic made from sea glass in our art sessions made by all of the Oak class pupils. Our groundsman and technician Simon made a frame for our tiles and mounted it in the Sensory garden. #sensoryart #mosaictiles #makingthedifference

🎶 Sponsorship Opportunity: Music Bingo Charity Event 🎶 We're excited to be hosting a Music Bingo Night on Friday, 7th November. We're currently seeking sponsors to help cover the costs of the entertainment. This support will ensure that 100% of the funds raised on the night can go directly to the charity, allowing us to continue to deliver first class services to an important part of our community; children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and physical difficulties who deserve the very best we can provide. If you or your organisation are interested in partnering with us for this event, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you! Email: chelsea.armstrong@vranchhouse.org #SupportVranch #CharityEvent #MusicBingo #SponsorshipOpportunity #GiveBack #CorporateSocialResponsibility

🚗 Vranch House Charity Car Boot Sale 📆 Sunday 29th June 🕙 10am-2pm 📍At Winslade Park 🧍‍♂️Sellers can set up from 9am 🚙 £6 per car (£8 for larger vehicles e.g. van) No need to book a slot, turn up on the day. We have a limited number of spaces but plenty of room 😀 🪙 Buyers £1 entry 💙 All proceeds support the vital work of Vranch House. Come along, grab a bargain, and support a great cause 💙 Spread the word 😀 #charitycarbootsale #charity #charityevent #makingthedifference #supportlocal #vranchhouse

✨ It's Volunteers week! A big thank you to everyone who has volunteered with us at Vranch House! Volunteers enable us to offer extra events and activities to the children with disabilities who use our services. Whether volunteering to help at a one-off event or to come in more regularly, we have a range of opportunities for those generous people who choose to support us through volunteering. If you would like to come to see what we do and have a chat about what volunteering opportunities we currently have available, then drop us a message or email fundraising@vranchhouse.org or Rebecca.wheeler@vranchhouse.org #Volunteering #SupportVranch #GivingBack

Thank you to all that attended the stay and play today, lovely to meet some new families and see some familiar faces . We had fun in the garden and hall playing and enjoying the sun while parents chatted. Keep your eyes peeled for the next one.

Pupils from Oak class received their AQA entry level short course accreditation in Mathematics: Handling Data. Amazing work this term from our awesome pupils.

Great work in communication from one of our Oak Class pupils, she received an AQA short course accreditation today in Functional English: speaking, listening and communicating with support. Well done!

🌟 Another individualised resource crafted with care by our amazing class lead, Laura! 💌 This special communication aid is on its way to support one of our pupils and their family at home — because at Vranch House, our support doesn’t end when the school day does. 💙📚 We’re proud to be part of a community that goes the extra mile — always. #SupportVranch #VranchHouse #InclusiveEducation #GoingTheExtraMile #Charity #FamilySupport #SpecialEducation #speechandlanguage

The next stay and play coffee morning for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 with complex or additional needs from Exeter and the surrounding areas will be on Saturday 31st May 10-12pm. Parents and siblings welcome. Come along for a cuppa and a chat while the children play. Please email adelle.gale@vranchhouse.org for more details.

Today is World Bee Day 🐝 so Rebecca and Chloe visited the bees on the rooftops of the @princesshayexeter There is a beautiful garden on the roof with hives of bees producing honey. Who knew that there is a lovely oasis up there? We had a fascinating tour, which you can book yourself onto too, with the chance to watch the bees hatching and working in a glass-fronted 'show' hive. Vranch House Limited is Princesshay's charity of the year so all of the proceeds from the tour and from the sale of the honey (for sale in @chandosdeli.exeter osDeli in Princesshay-go get yourself some 🍯😋) made by the bees will go to supporting the health and education services that we provide for children with significant physical difficulties. It’s well worth a visit for £5 per person 💙 you can book on at: https://lnkd.in/ekiKyTMj

Oak class pupils bought second hand photo frames, painted them, took photographs of their friends, and posed for group shots, and then took home the finished pieces to keep at home. Vranch House friends for life!

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped at the Chiefs game today against Cornwall. You did Vranch and @exeter_chiefs_foundation proud 💙 A beautiful day 🌞 and a great score 👏 #makingthedifference #charity #ExeterChiefs

We took some of our pupils to the ‘Lets Chalk about mental health’ event I n Princesshay this afternoon and we had a blast! The pupils got involved with making bunting, left their stamp on the interactive chalk mural, did some circus style skills and had a good dance to the incredible live music 🎉 Do more of what makes you smile 😃 Thank you @princesshayexeter for a fab event #mentalhealthawareness #letschalkaboutmentalhealth #makingthedifference

Celebrating International Nurses' Day at Vranch House Today, on International Nurses’ Day, we want to take a moment to recognise and thank our exceptional nursing team at Vranch House. We are incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated team that includes two skilled nurses and a compassionate healthcare and well-being coordinator. Together, they play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, providing essential care and support to the young people we serve. Marie has been a valued member of the Vranch House nursing team for over 11 years. With an impressive 21-year background in special educational needs (SEN) school nursing, Marie brings deep expertise and unwavering dedication to her work every day. Lucy joined the nursing team seven years ago and has been involved with Vranch House since 2013, when her daughter Imogen began attending the school. Prior to joining us, Lucy spent 15 years working in trauma and orthopaedics. Her dedication to nursing has been so inspiring that her eldest daughter is now training to become a paediatric nurse—a true testament to the impact she has on those around her. Ronnie, our healthcare and well-being coordinator, has a long-standing history with Vranch House. Over the years, she has taken on many important roles—from Teaching Assistant to Staff Representative—and now continues to make a positive impact in her current role, supporting both students and staff. To Marie, Lucy, Ronnie and the entire healthcare team at Vranch House: thank you for your passion, your care, and your continued commitment. #InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #VranchHouse #TeamAppreciation #HealthcareHeroes

A shimmy a day really does keep the sad away! #mentalhealth #positivevibes #dancetrend #fyp #spreadingjoy #funatwork #tiktokfriday

🚗🎉 We’re excited to be hosting our first Charity Car Boot Sale, organised by and in support of Vranch House 💙 A huge thank you to Kai Horstmann and everyone at @WinsladePark for loaning us your amazing space to host this event 🥰 📅 Sunday 29th June 2025 🕙 10am – 2pm Sellers can set up from 9am 📍 Winslade Park, Exeter, EX5 1FY Email Chloe: Fundraising@vranchhouse.org if you would like more info Sellers: £6 per car Buyers: £1 entry All proceeds support the vital work of Vranch House. Come along, grab a bargain, and support a great cause! 🙌 🔗 www.vranchhouse.org #carbootsale #charityevent #exeterevents #supportlocal #vranchhouse

💙 Poppy's WOW Moment 💙 Poppy has been working really hard over the last month on stair practice and has become more and more independent. This week she ascended the stairs independent of adult support! Amazing work Poppy!! 👏 #makingthedifference #charity #senschool #therapycentre #proud #inclusion #pupilappreciation #pupilprogress

One of our school pupils, Rosie and her Mum, Ruth recently opened the brand new changing places toilet facility at the RD&E which they campaigned for. Thank you Ruth and Rosie for starting the campaign that led to this wonderful, much needed facility being installed that will benefit so many people. https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/news/changing-places-toilet-opens-at-rd-e-wonford/ https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/girls-campaign-led-life-changing-10142767

Vranch House are lucky to be one of Exeter Chiefs Foundation designated charities, which means we need volunteers to help us with bucket collections at our allocated matches. We have been allocated a match on Saturday 17th May 2025 Exeter Chiefs Vs Cornwall Kick off is 2pm, so we need to meet at Sandy Park at 12.30pm for our briefing with Mike and collect our buckets etc. Volunteers must be over 16. You will need to help with collections before the match, during half time and after the match. You get to watch the match for free, soak up the great atmosphere and stick around to enjoy the bars/entertainment after if you wish to do so. It is a great day! If you would like to volunteer please email Chloe: fundraising@vranchhouse.org @exeter_chiefs_foundation #makingthedifference #charity ##senschool #rugby

💙Luke's WOW Moment💙 . Luke independently signed a 3-part sentence this week to communicate that he wanted to stand up. . Amazing communication Luke, keep up the great signing. Well done! 👏 #signlanguage #speechandlanguage #makatonsigning #communication #wowmoment #pupilappreciation #senschool #makingthedifference #charity #proud #inclusion #makaton

This is our Vranch House family tree 💙 We have a beautiful metal tree sculpture in our grounds which is our Legacy Tree. This tree is to remember and acknowledge people who have spent time with us or supported us over the years (for example families of children who have/are still using our services, volunteers, staff, sponsors and anyone else who has helped in other ways). Our groundsman, Simon, made this tree from scratch with his own hands. You can buy a leaf for a minimum donation of £25. Leaves can be engraved with names and/or short messages. Anyone can buy a leaf- individual’s, friends, families, pupils and staff (past and present), businesses/companies. The leaves can have a name/s and/or a short message for Vranch or someone else, e.g. in memory of a loved one. If you weren’t a part of the Vranch House family already, you will be once your leaf is on the tree, where it will stay forever 💙 If you would like to have your own leaf engraved and add it to our family tree please pick up a form from Recepetion or email Chloe: fundraising@vranchhouse.org

Lockdown has ended so we are open as usual. He is in the police’s care and supporting them with their investigation

For your info. Vranch House are in lockdown. There has been a threatening post on Facebook from a member of the public. police are trying to locate him but until then we are locked down to keep everyone safe. We will update everyone at lunch time. Please do not come to Vranch House, even if you have an appointment

A great meeting with Mark Walters this afternoon who popped in to Vranch to give some advice and support to our growing charity. Thanks so much for your time and knowledge 😊 We look forward to working with you more in the future

It was great to see Matt and Mel again today who brought along a cheque for Vranch House. A Huge thank you to @lidlgb for the very kind donation of £999 towards the revamp of our tunnel pathway to the hydrotherapy pool. #charity #makingthedifference #grateful

@westcountryhawks Wheelchair Rugby Club are a trail of wheelchair rugby in Exeter!!! You don't need to be a wheelchair user to play and your first 4 sessions are FREE!!!!!!! You just need to be 13 or older. Launching on May 3rd, Wonford Sports Centre, 11:30-13:00. Details on the flyer attached

Well its been a few months since some of our crazy team completed their big plunge challenge. We wanted to show you what we've already spent some of the amazing £3223.69 which they raised on. We wanted to buy lots of sensory things that would offer our PMLD pupils more oppertunies to work on communication and sensory integration. We have been able to purchase several smart strips that allow pupils to control appliances using Alexa. Some pupils have been doing this with an eye gaze, tablet, or switches. We have a big sensory vibrating mat which the children love to relax on. 2 smart adapters that enable us to turn appliances into accessible switch adapted items. A switch adapted CD player, which allows users to control the music with up to 3 switches to skip forward, back, play, and pause. 2 Tonie boxes and 18 tonie characters, which gives pupils more independence in choosing and listening to a variety of stories. Weighted gillets allow pupils to feel more grounded and able to focus on activities such as walking. We still have more money in the pot, so we will keep you updated when we buy more exciting stuff for the amazing pupils at Vranch House. Thank you again to everyone who donated and sponsored our crazy team, we couldn't do any of this without you 🫶 #makingthedifference #charity #senschool #therapycentre #thankyou #charityevent #inclusion #pmld #pmldactivities #toniebox

13 staff members completed their level 1 Makaton course today and are looking forward to completing level 2 soon. Huge thank you to the lovely Hayley Makaton Tutor for travelling from Teignmouth to teach us. #makaton #makatonsigning #inclusion #speechandlanguage #SALT #communication #totalcommunication

What we've been up to 🙂 Some of the secondary pupils in school and during home learning have been enjoying a sensory colour and light session. We explore 8 colours through a mixture of smells, songs and different textures. Achieving the pupils an AQA unit award in Multi-Sensory Experiences Associated With Colour. 🌟 🌈

🧩 Today is World Autism Day 🧩 “A child with autism is not ignoring you, they are simply waiting for you to enter their world.” World Autism Awareness Day is an annual event that highlights the need for increased awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder. Autism affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their social, communication, and behavioural skills in varying degrees. The day serves as a platform to address the misconceptions and stigma surrounding autism, to promote early diagnosis and intervention, and to support the rights and well-being of individuals with autism. It is also a time to celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that people with autism bring to their communities. Today, we celebrate the incredible children who see the world in their own unique and beautiful way. At our school, we are privileged to learn from their kindness, resilience, and endless creativity every day. Let’s not judge but spread love, awareness and acceptance for all ❤

A little snippet from the @ukmagicmirrorhire at the Vranch House Black-tie Ball on Saturday night 📸 What a night! There was so much fun and support in the room that raised an incredible amount of money for our very special charity 💙 Massive thank you again to everyone involved in any way 🥰 #makingthedifference #charity #senschool #therapycentre #magicmirrorphotobooth

Vranch House had a great afternoon yesterday, as our Patron, Tony Rowe and his wife Sharon, plus 4 @exeterchiefs players came to meet the children and have fun participating in some crazy relay races and a game of Boccia 🏈 Thank you Tony and Sharon for bringing an afternoon of excitement to the pupils of Vranch House and supporting us 💙 A big thank you to @rusituima @ollywoodburn @GabbyCantorna and @emilytuttosi who all got stuck in with the games and being so amazing with our young people, you brought huge smiles to their faces and everyone had a fantastic afternoon 🥰 We look forward to seeing you all again. #makingthedifference #ExeterChiefs #thankyou #charity #SENSchool #therapycentre

And that’s a wrap on the first Vranch House charity Black-Tie Ball! Saturday night was full of so much fun and support from so many generous people who attended the event. This amazing night raised an incredible £10,115!!!! We are so grateful to everyone that joined us and celebrated our amazing young people and charity 💙 Just a few photos of the night 📸 Huge thank you to: Our sponsors including @iscapools @chathamfootwear and @st_austell_brewery for supplying our welcome drinks 🥂 The fabulous @thecoveclubband our band for the evening @sicro_magic for bringing some magic to the guests UK Magic Mirror Hire for the fun photos and props @woodbury_park for having us host the event there Hope to see you all at next years ball 🥂🤵🏻‍♂️💃 #charityevent #blacktieball #whatanight #makingthedifference

💙Maddie's WOW Moment!💙 . Maddie has been working really hard in class to maintain her head in a midline position whilst in supported bench sitting. . Amazing work, Maddie!!

World Book Day 🌎 📚👩🏼🐶 (4/4) . Finally, we had our very own Nicki do readings of her beautiful book ' Archie's Day at the Park' (which you can buy on amazon). Not only did she turn it into a sensory story, so it was an accessible session for our pupils with different things to hear, touch, and smell she brought the real life Archie into school 😍 . Pupils from 6 classes got to enjoy the wonderful sessions led by Nicki, and it was lovely to mix up classes. It made it really feel like a whole school event 🥰 . The young people didn't stop smiling, and everyone was really engaged with the heartwarming story, and of course, all of the children and staff loved meeting Archie and giving him lots of strokes and belly rubs. . Thank you again to the wonderful Nicki for sharing your beautiful book and your lovely polar bear Archie with us 🫶 #worldbookday #wbd2025 #reading #senschool

World Book Day 2025 (3/4) 🌎 📚 🧪✨️ Some of our pupils made George's Marvellous Medicine sensory bottles. Again, working on communication skills, pupils used eye gazes, symbols, and auditory scanning to make choices of which colour glitter they wanted for their marvellous medicine. . Then, working on fine motor skills such as pouring the water and sprinkling the glitter into the bottle with or without support. After a good shake, the sensory bottles turned out amazing, and it was lovely to see the wonder and happiness on the pupils' faces whilst they watched their beautiful creations! #worldbookday #wbd2025 #reading #senschool

World Book Day 2025 (2/4) 🌎 📚 🍫 . Some of our pupils made delicious looking Willy Wonka chocolate bars. Pupils worked on communication to make choices for their toppings, their fine motor skills to add yummy sweets on top, and most importantly, they ate chocolate and had fun with the book themed activity! #worldbookday #wbd2025 #reading #senschool

World Book Day 2025 (1/4) 🌎 📚🦸🏻‍♂️🧙 . We had a jam packed day at school on Thursday, with so many lovely photos and videos of the pupils to share with you, we've had to create 4 videos to capture all the amazing things the pupils got up to. So be prepared for some World Book Day spam 🚨 . We had a great day at Vranch House with so many pupils and staff turning up in amazing fancy dress! . A day filled with smiles, reading stories, and laughing at staff sat in important meetings dressed as ladybirds and hobbits. . A whole school day to celebrate our love of books and reading. Whether that is a child sat independently reading a physical book, using their eye gaze to read their favourite story, watching a signing story, or an adult reading a book to their whole class. Everyone has the ability to be a reader and enjoy the magical world of books. #worldbookday #wbd2025 #reading #senschool

There are around 9 spaces left at this ‘intro to Bobath concept’ course held at Vranch House on April 10th-11th Price: £399 At the end of the two-day course, you will: • Discuss the basic principles that underpin the Bobath approach to treatment. • Understand the interdisciplinary nature of assessment and treatment using the Bobath Approach. • Discuss the relevance of an understanding of child development to the treatment of cerebral palsy. • Identify the features of spastic hypertonus and dyskinesia and the principles of treatment of children with these clinical features. • Demonstrate safe handling of a person with typical tone and movement and understand how this can be applied to treating children with cerebral palsy. For more info: https://www.cerebralpalsyengland.com/training Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/IntroBobath2025

World Book Day - The Physio Way! The book opener is a brilliant exercise to target thoracic mobility and stretch out the front of your chest and shoulders. Here’s how you can do it in lying, kneeling, and sitting!

Cerebral Palsy information day with @BristolRoyalHospitalforChildren This is a free event for parents/carers of children with CP of all levels.

Don’t forget it’s World Book Day this Thursday🌍📚 School pupils and staff: Fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory. We are looking forward to having a fun filled day, sharing your favourite stories and taking part in some exciting book themed activities 📕📗📘📙🍫🧪

A huge thank you to @pkffrancisclark for choosing us as your charity of the year in 2024. You all went above and beyond in your departments to think of different ways to raise money each month, which totalled a whopping £6110.89 We are so grateful, and this money will help our charity and the young people who access Vranch House. Thank you for making a difference 💙 #charity #senschool #therapycentre #thankyou #grateful #charityoftheyear ##makingthedifference

Celebrating all of our amazing rare and incredibly brave young people at Vranch, today and every day 💙 #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseaseday #rareandbeautiful #makingthedifference

Less than 3 weeks to go until Vranch House's first charity Black tie ball on Saturday 15th March at @woodbury_park with Chris Bentley hosting, keeping us all entertained and the night flowing. We still have some tickets available for last-minute bookings. Get in touch if you'd like to join us for a night of food, fun and entertainment whilst raising vital funds for an amazing local charity supporting the children and young people of Devon with physical disabilities and other associated difficulties. Fundraising @vranchhouse.org #charityevent #blacktieball #makingthedifference

The pupils at Vranch House have been working hard! All of the pupils in Beech class achieved their AQA Unit award in 'Listening to Music' last half term. During music awareness sessions, we listened to several genres using Spotify, YouTube, CDs, and radio. Pupils worked on communicating their preferences and identifying what genre songs belonged to. Also, a group of pupils received their AQA Unit award for participating in rebound therapy sessions. Amazing work, Beech class! Keep smashing it! #proud #well done #AQA #makingthedifference #SENSchool #charity #therapycentre

Not long until the first Vranch House Black-tie charity ball. 🤵🏻‍♂️ We still have some tickets available, so please, if any of you lovely individuals and businesses would like to support a fantastic local charity and have a cracking night contact Chloe to book your place. 💃 The money raised at the event is going directly to the charity, supporting the most inspiring children and young people. 🫶 The event is being hosted by Chris Bentley and includes welcome drinks, a three course meal, live band, disco, an auction, a raffle and more. 🎉 Send an email Chloe.moore@vranchhouse.org to book your tickets/table or if you would like to donate a prize for the raffle or auction 📧 Thank you for supporting Vranch House 💙

📚 It is World Book Day on Thursday, 6th March 🙂 We are organising lots of fun things for everyone in school to enjoy on the day to make it a whole school event. We will be making George's marvellous medicine sensory bottles or Willy Wonka chocolate bars. Sharing our favourite books and some pupils will be getting a special reading from a published author 🙂 Fancy dress is encouraged for pupils and staff, but most importantly, we aim to have fun and enjoy some reading. #worldbookday #readreadread

At the end of the week Emiko received her AQA unit award short course certificate in Basic Reading and Comprehension skills. We’re all very proud of her! What a good start to half term 🙌 #proud #welldone #AQA #happyhalfterm #senschool #charity #therapycentre

The Fallows Family Fundraiser 2025: Two weeks later… The running may have finished two weeks ago, but they still have their Just Giving page open until the end of this February. Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/team/fallows-family-fundraiser-2025 ‼️🚨Donations update🚨‼️ Bow Bears: £6,255 Vranch House: £14,349 Online total: £20,574 Cash / cheques: £509.60 Gift aid: £3,110 💥Total to date: £24,193.60!!!💥 AMAZING STUFF!!! We are so grateful 🫶 This money will make such a difference to what we can provide the children young people of Vrnach House 🌟 There are still donations rolling in – cheques and letters / cards for Jacob are arriving in the post every day to Bow Bears and Vranch House! A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has supported the Fallows Family Fundraiser 2025. The love and generosity have been OUTSTANDING!❤️❤️❤️ Check out this amazing video recap of the Fallows Family Fundraiser 2025 (sound on)…

Staff wellbeing Friday 🫶 Once a half term, we have a well-being session for staff. Today's session involved a Just Dance workout and make your own fruit smoothies 💪 #lookafteryourstaff #staffwellbeing