Testimonials

"I had a wonderful visit to Newlands, I was so impressed with the school and how the staff dealt with difficult situations.  After sharing Jimmy’s story the young people were very compassionate and one or two of them came to speak with me afterwards to say they were sorry for my loss.  Clearly the young people of Newlands Academy were very interested in helping us keep Jimmy’s legacy alive by helping us work for peace.  It was a privilege and a pleasure to be invited in to your school and would like to say a very special thank you to all the young people who I hope we work with more in the future".

- Margaret Mizen, MBE. The Jimmy Mizen Foundation

"I have been to schools and organisations before but never have I been so impressed/won over by the general atmosphere of a place. [Newlands Academy] is highly conducive not only to teaching, but to learning as well. I spent time at the reception, in lessons, and in the staff room.

I left your school that day convinced beyond any shadow of doubt that teaching in an [SEMH] school was the right decision to make."

- Olayinka Ayodeji

"During my visits to Newlands Academy I have witnessed pupils being made to feel safe and belong. The pupils are given the chance to express themselves, particularly if angry or frustrated, without staff escalating situations. The staff at Newlands Academy have a good understanding of individual pupils' needs and personalise work appropriately, they employ a nurturing/ holistic approach to all pupils' needs.

Staff at Newlands Academy present a positive image and encourage all pupils to do their best in both academic and social activities. They show compassion and are empathetic towards pupils' needs and encourage pupils to build strong healthy relationships. "

- Gary Williams - Year 6 Transition Co-ordinator. Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service

“Southwark YOS have delivered our trauma informed weapons awareness programme [TIWAP] to a group of YP at Newlands- their engagement was fantastic and they showed some good insight into the topics discussed- they were able to put together safety plans and offered up sensible scenarios which could help remove them from situations of conflict they may find themselves in whilst in the community- they were a pleasure to work with!” 

- Dermot Kealey - Gangs specialist/Youth offending officer. Southwark Youth Offending Service