Being involved in the community is part of what we do at NWB!
Connection- Community- Creativity One new project is pressing and pasteurising the abundance of apples we have harvested this year. These...
Jessica- 6 month probation passed!
What an impact this incredible forest lead has made! Truly taking on the shaping of a fantastic woodland and bush...
Our beautiful forest
Nature has a proven calming effect — lowering stress, anxiety, and depression. Children learn emotional regulation through slower, more mindful...
It’s so hard for teenagers!
Especially year 9 don’t you think? The UK education system often values exam performance over creativity or practical skills, which...
Emma is a very accomplished team member.
Not that there was any doubt! Emma is a level 6 Careers Lead, an accomplished DSL and now undertaking her...
Where is your happy place?
For one group at NWB, Friday den building with Gary Appleton is the highlight of the week. 🩷 After woodwork...
Shut out the political noise and just track the coalface
It’s important to me to sometimes shut out the political noise and just track the coalface of what we do...
NWB has a great reputation for being Green
Beautiful outside surroundings of forest and farm in the depths of the rambling countryside of Hampshire. It is our USP...
Why animal care?
Interacting with animals can trigger the release of hormones like oxytocin, which have calming and stress-reducing effects. Other “happy hormones,”...
We are a small team. Our mantra- ‘Small and beautifully formed’
It is why we can be individual, focused and creative! So when our fantastic DT instructor passed his 6th month...
New project for Summer Term – Foraging!
At NWB when we plan out projects they can all be of varying time scales. This week being 3 days...
Bridget Philipson new report regarding men in teaching
Since 2010 the number of teachers in our schools has increased by 28,000 – but just 533 of those are...
At Newton Wood Barn connecting with our community is always our aim
Community is vital for our alternative provision because it fosters a sense of belonging, supports children and young people that...
Happy Easter Everyone!
It’s been 8 months since we opened and feel we need a little celebration 🎉 Opening the doors to our...
Lost Boys – The Centre for Social Justice
Its a stark read. https://lnkd.in/eSzhy4xN Its a stark read. Where the recent TV series ‘Adolescence’ shone a light on the...
Alternative Provision Curriculum
Wonderful to see the sun shine this week and explore another hands on project. NWB was in awe and joy...
Alternative Provision Curriculum
Using Engage- Explore – Extend. Apart from lovely alliteration, it captures our three-phase curriculum representing our intention. Engage – because...
Energy Dictates the Mood of the Room
Sometimes your energy dictates the mood of the room. A good friend used to say that, the way you manage...
And Breathe!
At Newton Wood Barn we are busy, focused, ready and always aspiring for more….but ……it’s important to just pause. There...
What makes something a ‘Dharohar’ learning experience?
Recently I was sent this from Third Space, India; What makes something a ‘Dharohar’ learning experience? Humans are naturally curious,...