At Newman School we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that:

• Prepares and equips all pupils with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively navigate the opportunities, responsibilities, risks and life experiences that they may encounter as global citizens
• To make informed decisions about wellbeing, health, and relationships
• Recognises that children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives seamlessly on and offline
• Considers and addresses mental health and wellbeing as a priority
• Meets our statutory duties to provide compulsory Health Education to all pupils
• Meets our statutory duties to provide compulsory Relationship Education to all primary-aged pupils
• Meets our statutory duties to provide compulsory Relationships and Sex Education to all secondary-aged pupils
• Promotes the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils
• Promotes the Preparation for Adulthood framework
• Promotes good outcomes and supports achieving EHCP targets
• Embodies the spirit of British Values to develop the pupils holistically
• To develop and increase a pupil’s self-esteem, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy

We encourage our pupils to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. In so doing, we help develop their sense of self-worth. We teach how society is organised and governed. We ensure they experience the process of democracy in school through the School Council. We teach them about rights and responsibilities. They learn to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society. We support them in understanding and managing their own emotions and mental health. We equip pupils, regardless of age or ability, with the skills and knowledge to set healthy boundaries, navigate the world effectively and as independently as possible, and know where and when to seek appropriate support.