Support • Expertise • Care

Meet Our Team

At Newman School, our staff team is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child and young person is supported to thrive.

Through positive relationships, high expectations and a deep understanding of individual needs, we support pupils to develop communication, independence and resilience, make meaningful progress and prepare confidently for adulthood and their future.

  • Principal: Claire King

  • Senior Deputy Principal & DSL: Michaela Glarvey

  • DDSL: Lucy Dalton

Communication

Finding a voice. Building connections.

We support every pupil to develop meaningful ways to communicate, express their choices and build positive relationships with the people and world around them.

Independence

Building skills for life.

We create opportunities for pupils to make choices, develop practical skills and become increasingly confident and independent in their learning and everyday lives.

Resilience

Growing confidence. Embracing challenges.

We support pupils to experience new opportunities, overcome challenges and develop the confidence and resilience they need for learning, adulthood and their future.