I am very proud to be the Acting Headteacher of Newhall Junior School. It is a joy to work with the children and families of this community. 

The school caters for the pupils of Newhall and the surrounding areas. We are a junior school, ranging in pupil age from 7 – 11 years old. Our policies and practices are informed by Derbyshire County Council and educational research; ratified by our board of Governors. The governing board represents the wider community, local community, parents and staff.

We aim to ensure that ALL pupils are engaged and challenged in their learning, following our N.J.S pedagogy. Our aim is to encourage independent learning, ready for secondary school. We endeavour to cater for those who require additional support in academic, social and physical areas; always placing the child at the centre of every decision made. We strive to ensure that pupils enjoy their time at school, catering for the 'whole child'. 

Clare Weaver - Acting Head of School

As a Lionheart school, we believe that ‘ANY young person from ANY background deserves an EQUAL chance to be successful in whatever they do’. Every child and adult at Newhall Junior School is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of their background.  

Our mission is to provide an exceptional education where children are valued, where their needs and interests are catered for and where they can flourish, exploring a rich, broad curriculum and range of life experiences.  

Our intent for pupils is clear: 

• To be happy and healthy 
• Be language rich 
• Have lots of different learning experiences 
• Know how you learn 
• Be positive people 

Our Aims & Values:

•  To ensure that the pupil is at the centre of each and every decision made. 
•  To prepare children, intellectually, socially and morally for life in modern day Britain. 
•  Each and every child deserves a world-class education. 
•  Be language rich. 
•  Have lots of different experiences.  
•  Be happy and healthy. 
•  To know how we learn.  
•  To ensure that the school is positive in its approaches (we are a THRIVE school); relationships, self-   confidence and self-regulation lead to achievement for all pupils and staff... BE POSITIVE PEOPLE.  
•  All staff acknowledge that ever improving skills, through continued professional learning,   dedication and commitment to their role, are key to raising standards. 
•  All staff are committed to addressing the individual needs of the pupils, regardless of  circumstance. 
•  Those working with children are accountable for their outcomes, at all levels. 
•  All those working within the school have only the highest expectations of themselves, those they   work with and serve. 
•  All parties involved in the school seek to create solutions and not problems; they do not look for   flaws, but improvements. 
•  Parents and pupils have a ‘voice’ within the school; their opinions are highly valued and where   appropriate act as a foundation for improvement. 

Newhall Junior School is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust.

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