Netherlea School

At Netherlea we understand that many of the young people who come to the school have had a turbulent and often disrupted past education experience. Most have been to a number of schools, have been subject to exclusion, and struggle to maintain their learning in more mainstream settings; often subject to low self-esteem, low confidence in learning and a high level of disengagement from the education system.

Many of our young people come with a range of additional support needs.  Further, the risks presented by their behaviours, and other problematic and complex interpersonal skills, have impaired their ability to be integrated into, and educated by, mainstream schools.

We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe and vibrant learning environment that fosters a love of learning and enables every student to become the best they can be. Respectful and supportive relationships are at the heart of all that we do: we value every member of the school community equally. We recognise that our pupils bring different experiences, interests and strengths, and we understand these will influence the way they learn.

We take a child-centred approach to education that recognises and responds to individual need. We celebrate effort and achievements and set high expectations. We are here to help our students learn the skills they need to become successful, motivated and resilient young adults who are fully equipped to make a positive contribution to society.