Headteacher Welcome – Northstar New School

It is my absolute privilege to welcome you to Northstar New School – a place where every child’s potential is recognised, nurtured, and celebrated.

At Northstar, we understand that the path to learning isn’t always straightforward. We specialise in working with children who have found mainstream environments challenging due to the complexity of their special educational needs.

When pupils arrive at Northstar, many have experienced setbacks that have affected their self-esteem and their relationship with learning. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to change this narrative. We focus on getting pupils back into the frame of mind where they believe “I can achieve.” This shift in mindset is transformative – it gives children a sense of belonging, positively impacts their wellbeing, and fundamentally changes their attitude towards learning.

We recognise that each child is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and learning style. Our small class sizes and high staff ratio enable us to provide truly personalised education and care.

We don’t just focus on academic progress. We nurture the whole child – their emotional wellbeing, their social development, their confidence, and their independence.

We’ve created a calm, supportive space where children feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and grow. Our pupils know they are valued, respected, and that they belong here.

Our staff are passionate and understand the complexities of special educational needs. They bring expertise, patience, creativity, and – most importantly – a genuine belief in every child’s potential.

Our goal is simple: to help your child rediscover their love of learning and to equip them with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need for their future. We want them to leave Northstar believing in themselves and prepared to embrace the opportunities ahead.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Together, we will make a difference.

We look forward to working with you and watching your child flourish.

With warmest regards,