by Paul Rhodes | May 10, 2026 | Uncategorised
Last week pupils from Newton Wood Barn School had the incredible opportunity to visit a farm archaeological site in Hampshire for a truly hands-on learning experience. Throughout the visit, our three curriculum fundamentals — Engage, Explore and Extend — were brought...
by Paul Rhodes | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorised
A lot of people ask me: What’s the difference between Alternative Provision and school? At Newton Wood Barn, the focus for both provisions is the same — Connection, Community, and Creativity. Both share the same foundations: Green spaces Food for growth A relational...
by Paul Rhodes | Apr 25, 2026 | Uncategorised
Nestled on the West Sussex/Surrey border, this is Alternative Provision with a difference—set right inside a working cattle barn and surrounded by stunning countryside. Here, learning sits alongside nature. From lambs, horses, ducks and geese, to our much-loved...
by Paul Rhodes | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorised
Three weeks in—and what a start it’s been. Our school is already alive with a wonderful team, curious and engaged children, and incredibly supportive families. There’s still a long journey ahead, but we’re building something purposeful, and we’re doing it together....
by Paul Rhodes | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorised
Here is Michele, our creative, wonderful Art Instructor! Passed 6 months with ease! An amazing addition to our Newton Wood Barn team- Michele is seriously funny, fiercely kind, loudly reflective! She is incredibly popular amongst the team and adds the ‘creativity’ to...
by Paul Rhodes | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorised
This is very exciting- introducing a new Alternative Provision near Rudgewick, West Sussex. Tismans AP is on a beautiful working farm. It’s not everyday you sit inside a barn with a cup of tea and the cows get herded past! The new team have spent the first week on...
