Personal Development

Personal Development: Inclusion and Wellbeing

Personal Development is at the heart of life at Northcroft School. Our curriculum is designed to be inclusive, therapeutic, and responsive, ensuring that all students particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs are able to feel safe, belong, and engage in learning.

Our approach is underpinned by the Thrive Approach, recognising that emotional development and wellbeing are fundamental to successful learning. When students join the school, they complete a Thrive assessment to identify their developmental starting point. This informs a personalised action plan, which is embedded into daily practice and reviewed regularly to ensure sustained progress over time.

We recognise that many students arrive with disrupted educational experiences or unmet needs, and therefore prioritise developmental readiness alongside academic progress.

Across KS3 and KS4, we provide:

A strong focus on emotional wellbeing, regulation and resilience
Explicit teaching of social skills, communication, and self-awareness
Consistent routines and clear boundaries to create safety and predictability
Relational and restorative approaches to behaviour, supporting reflection and repair

High levels of adult support and attunement, enabling students to re-engage with learning

Curriculum Entitlement

What Others Are Saying

“I can’t fault the school. Communication is excellent, and I always feel informed and involved in my child’s learning, which is of a very high standard. The teachers are angels, supportive and caring, and my child feels happy and secure. I absolutely love the school and everything it offers.”

Parent

“The transition was excellent, and I couldn’t have asked for a better start. My son quickly formed strong attachments and even wanted to attend at weekends. Communication has been reassuring, and I feel supported by leadership. The school has boosted his self-esteem, and he thrives on the activities offered“

Parent

“Seeing my son happily in school, learning and making friends, feels like a real triumph. The staff show such tolerance, patience and understanding, which gives me great confidence. It’s a happy, lovely little school where he feels settled and supported, and that means an enormous amount to us.”

Parent

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Personal Development

Personal Development