We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated efforts in delivering outstanding PSHE sessions have been recognised, and we are now a Flagship School for the Jigsaw organisation! This achievement reflects our commitment to embedding excellent PSHE delivery throughout all aspects of school life! 

To earn this prestigious status, we demonstrated that our lessons are not only inspiring and memorable but also align seamlessly with our school values and the Jigsaw scheme of work. Everyone at The Brier works diligently to foster an environment where every child feels appreciated and empowered, ensuring that our PSHE curriculum is both engaging and impactful.

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and look forward to continuing our journey with Jigsaw, fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere for all our students.

 

 

On the 5th March it was World Book Day in school. The children attended school in wonderful costumes dressed as their favourite character from a book. It was lovely to see all of the costumes on display. Our staff also displayed some fantastic costumes.

We are delighted to announce that Nathan has been named runner-up in Mike Woods’ Christmas Card competition! His design featuring a gingerbread house captured the judges' hearts.

 

As a reward, Nathan received a box of chocolates and his artwork will be turned into a Christmas bauble. 

Well done, Nathan! We’re proud of your creativity and love your design.

 

A huge thank you to our friends at Helix Oxford for generously providing the stationery advent calendars!
Our students have absolutely loved them  they’ve been a real hit.

We truly appreciate your support, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

IQM

On Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, The Brier School had the privilege of welcoming 18 professionals for a school showcase day.

Direct quotes from the IQM assessor:

• “The Brier is very impressive, and your work is inspiring!”
• “Please pass on my sincere thanks to all colleagues involved, including catering staff for feeding increased numbers so well at such short notice. Lunch was delicious.”
• “Very importantly, please thank your pupils – they were wonderful and you should rightly be very proud of them.”

 

Bikeability 

Well done to our children for completing their Bike ability last month . We had some really lovely comments from the instructors acknowledging the impeccable behaviour of the children. Congratulations and well done all. 

On Thursday 16th October we had the pleasure of welcoming Cat Eccles, Jason Griffin, and Alette Bernasconi to the Unicorn Centre and Brier School. It was wonderful for them to meet our students and staff, and to learn more about our school and its vital role within the local community. A thank you to our students who took the time to welcome our visitors and showcase the what Brier School has to offer. 

On Thursday, October 9th, we had the pleasure of hosting an exciting visit from The Worshipful, the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Peter Lee. He came to The Brier School to meet our students and explore our school. 

 

The Mayor was fantastic with the students, engaging warmly and showing genuine interest. He even wore his ceremonial garments, which fascinated the students particularly the elaborate robe and sleeves, which they found especially impressive. It was a memorable occasion that truly highlighted the importance of British values. 

We are delighted to share that the Brier School community came together for our Macmillan Coffee Morning! Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone involved, we raised over £311 to support this important cause. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated prefects, talented bakers, and the wonderful team at the Brier for making this event such a success. 

Special Visit from Mike Wood MP

 

On Wednesday, 24th September, we were delighted to welcome Mr Mike Wood, MP, to the Brier School. During his visit, Mr Wood joined us for a special assembly where he proudly presented our school councillors with their badges. 

 

This was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to meet their local MP and learn more about our democratic process within the school. The assembly was a fantastic celebration of leadership and community spirit, and our councillors were thrilled to receive their badges from Mr Wood himself.

 

We thank Mr Wood for taking the time to visit and support our school community. We look forward to seeing you in the future.