Quote by Dan Siegal
Safety is not the absence of threat; it is the presence of connection. Healing occurs in the context of relationships.
We prioritise building strong relationships between children and young people, team members, and the wider community. This approach helps children and young people feel secure, supported, and valued. Our team is trained therapeutically to support building secure connections with our children and young people.
We believe that all behaviour is a form of communication. We will support children and young people to develop self-awareness so they can ‘survive’ big feelings and emotions and still make healthy choices.
By implementing the ‘relational approach’ we will work with individuals – being fair does not always mean doing the same thing for everyone. Through the relational approach, we will develop respect for ourselves and each other.
Our inclusive approach will support children and young people with the skills, values, and mindset needed to thrive academically, socially, and personally in an ever-changing world.
- Community Building Activities: Newton Wood Barn provides regular events and activities that promote a sense of community. Such as community gatherings, group projects, and community enterprises and initiatives. Newton Wood children and young people will have the chance to engage with the natural environment using the farm estate, experiencing nature and the work provided within it. This gives the immediate community a context. This approach aims to raise awareness of their surroundings, participate in social dynamics, and be effective in the physical conditions of our world. Newton Wood Barn believes that there are inherent opportunities for young people to explore, connect and be purposely involved with.
- Outdoor Learning: Newton Wood Barn offers meaningful outdoor education activities and purposeful environmental projects that engage children and young people with the natural world. Outdoor Learning has benefits for mental and physical health. Outdoor learning is part of NWBAP curriculum offer.
- Relational Practices: All the team are trained in relational approaches, such as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) We aim to build strong relationships with children and young people in order to connect.
- Personal Development Programs: Our PSHE and RSE curriculum, helps children and young people explore their personal self and develop awareness, empower self-identity and understanding self -safety.
- Inclusive Curriculum: We offer a 3 stage curriculum that will ensure we are able to meet a young person at the stage they are and allow them to grow at their own pace.
- Parental and Community Involvement: At Newton Wood Barn we encourage active participation from parents/carers and the wider community to create a supportive network for children and young people.
Newton Wood Barn has built its approach through our ethos of Connection, Community, and Creativity. Our approach sits alongside our values of- Inclusivity, Collaboration, Innovation, Honesty, Humility, Empowerment, Resilience, and Sustainability.
We aim to progress children and young people by helping them feel part of the farm, forest and community. We support through our curriculum of Engage, Explore, and Extend, and by adopting a relational approach.
We aim to:
Foster a Sense of Belonging: Children and young people will feel valued and included, enhancing their emotional well-being and sense of security within the community.
Encourage Lifelong Learning: Our engaging and exploratory curriculum will inspire curiosity and a love for learning, promoting intellectual growth and critical thinking.
Cultivate Resilience: Children and young people will develop the ability to adapt and persevere through challenges, building confidence and a growth mindset.
Empower children and young people: By encouraging innovation and creativity, children and young people will feel empowered to take initiative, express themselves, and pursue what inspires them and makes them feel passionate.
Instil Environmental Stewardship: With a focus of environmental sustainability in our curriculum, children and young people will gain a deep appreciation for the natural world and the importance of responsible citizenship.
Enhance Relationships: Our relational approach, which views ‘all behaviour as communication’, will help children and young people build strong, mutual respect for themselves and others and a sense of community.
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