Southgate School

We Are A Nurture School

We strongly believe that these nurture approaches improve outcomes and
help prepare our pupils for adulthood.

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Our Aims

To focus on giving our pupils their best possible futures, enabling them to lead happy, safe and purposeful lives

To uphold and remain true to our vision and values, embedding the Nurture Principles to always put our pupils and their wellbeing first

To provide highly specialised SEND learning environments with skilled, dedicated, and motivated staff, ensuring all pupils make strong and sustained progress in all areas

To promote a strong sense of inclusion which encourages respect and tolerance, an enjoyment of diversity and difference, and a sense of community and mutual support that extends beyond the school gate

To actively recognise all forms of communication, including behaviour, to inform everything we do, working closely with all stakeholders, especially pupils, parents and carers

 

The Core Values Of Our School Community

Relationships

Relationships really matter for the wellbeing of everyone at Southgate

Our pupils will lead happier lives when they learn the skills required to form positive, reasonable and meaningful relationships with others

We give each and every pupil unconditional positive regard and a fresh start at every opportunity

We always model positive relationships, remaining calm, and treating each other with warmth and respect

 

Independence

We focus on making each pupil a little more independent every day

Becoming lifelong learners will enable our pupils to continue to develop their skills, knowledge and independence throughout their lives

Increased independence is the key to our pupils being well prepared for adulthood

We are committed to working with families and external services to support pupils with developing life skills and independence

Opportunity

We are all aspirational and make the most of opportunity; pupils are provided with challenge and enrichment

We are ambitious, and encourage our pupils to always try their best; we celebrate success

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all school users, regardless of their background or characteristics; we celebrate diversity

Every moment of the school day is a learning opportunity

Communication

Developing communication is fundamental for our pupils to both learn and develop positive emotional wellbeing

We always promote and value pupil voice, ensuring that we listen to all methods of communication

We are committed to building positive communication with families and the community

Communication and relationships here are based on honesty, transparency and trust