New Direction
- 1.7 (12 reviews)
- Secondary
- Clowne S43 4BX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Inadequate |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain a range of suitable qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff set high behavioural expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use resources well and communicate clearly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are very positive about the school.
Communication: Staff enable pupils to rebuild relationships.
Parent Satisfaction: My son is happy to go to school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff enable pupils to rebuild relationships.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders lead with a strong moral purpose.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is very strong.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy horse care, pony club and forestry lessons.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have fond memories of Pony Camp.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils explore different options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Post-16 students build on their learning and qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND develop positive attitudes to work and learning.
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn well in a range of vocational and academic subjects.
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New Direction is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 26 students from age 11-18 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At New Direction, we provide a small, nurturing environment where strong, trusting relationships form the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to supporting each young person’s personal growth, wellbeing, and independence through a holistic and inclusive approach to education.
Our unique setting, based around equine therapy and interaction with animals, offers powerful opportunities for emotional development, confidence-building, and learning beyond the classroom. By combining this with a broad and balanced curriculum, we empower our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We believe in each student’s potential and work alongside them to build the skills, resilience, and self-belief needed to become confident, independent individuals ready to take on their next steps in life.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
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