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that education is a great therapy

Our strap line is 'Rebuilding Lives through Education'. There is nothing quite like educational success for building self esteem and confidence to face life's future challenges.

that happy people make good learners

By placing an emphasis on the value of the student, and by looking for achievement whereve it can be found, the effects of long-term despair and loss of confidence can be reversed. We want our students to experience success at their appropriate level.

that qualifications are a good armour for life

We believe strongly that pupils who have experienced difficulty with their schooling and/or home life need publicly recognised qualifications. To this end, we ensure that no-one leaves without GCSEs, Certificates of Achievement, sports awards and accreditation in every area possible, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

that everyone is valued and special

All students and staff bring a unique contribution to school life which we value highly. A past student said he didn’t like the label "special needs". However, it would be a very rare person who lives the life of three score years and ten without experiencing distress, loss of "normal" functioning, and the need for extra help and support. When these difficulties present themselves at a young age, often mainstream schooling breaks down and youngsters find themselves on a rollercoaster of failure and despair. It is this sort of special need which The New School at West Heath is designed to support. A sometimes short, always intensive burst of support can reverse negative cycles and open up new opportunities for success.

in looking forwards not backwards

Although we strive to understand the emotional circumstances that cause difficulties to perpetuate, we believe in focusing on a much more positive future. Labels may point us in the right direction, but don't determine how far we fly.

in working with parents and carers

In our experience, more success is achieved more quickly when we work in harmony with families and all pull in the same direction. We value our partnership with our families and seek to work with them to ensure their children's success.