# Newbury Independent School > Specialist independent SEN school in the West Midlands for young people aged 11–19, building confidence, independence, and futures that fit. Newbury Independent School supports students with special educational needs through three pathways (Sunflower, Orchid, Lotus) and a post-16 programme. Our relationship-based model keeps students and teachers in one form for all subjects, providing a familiar setting that helps young people settle quickly and thrive. ## Pages - [Home](/): School overview and latest news. - [About](/about): Our mission, history, and approach. - [Headteacher's Welcome](/about/welcome): Message from the headteacher. - [Vision & Values](/about/vision-values): What we stand for. - [Relationship Model](/about/relationship-model): Our one-teacher-one-form approach. - [Our Team](/about/team): Meet the staff. - [Governance](/about/governance): Trustees and governors. - [Curriculum](/curriculum): Overview of academic, pastoral, and vocational learning. - [Academic Curriculum](/curriculum/academic): GCSE and academic subjects. - [Pastoral Curriculum](/curriculum/pastoral): Wellbeing and personal development. - [Vocational Curriculum](/curriculum/vocational): Practical and work-related learning. - [Reading & Literacy](/curriculum/reading): Reading programme and literacy support. - [Extra-curricular](/curriculum/extra): Clubs, trips, and enrichment. - [Home Learning](/curriculum/remote): Remote and home-based learning. - [Results](/curriculum/results): Exam outcomes and progress data. - [Pathways Overview](/pathways): Our three learning pathways. - [Sunflower Pathway](/pathways/sunflower): Pathway for students requiring more sensory and personalised support. - [Orchid Pathway](/pathways/orchid): Pathway balancing academic and practical learning. - [Lotus Pathway](/pathways/lotus): Pathway for students working towards mainstream qualifications. - [Newbury 16+](/pathways/post-16): Post-16 study programme. - [Admissions](/admissions): How to refer a young person to the school. - [Contact](/contact): Address, phone, email and contact form. - [News](/news): Latest school news and events. - [Announcements](/announcements): Important notices for parents and carers. - [Calendar](/calendar): Term dates and inset days. - [Gallery](/gallery): Photos of school life. - [Vacancies](/vacancies): Current job openings. - [Policies](/policies): Statutory school policies. - [Ofsted](/ofsted): Inspection reports. - [Safeguarding](/safeguarding): Safeguarding policy and reporting concerns. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](/cookie-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](/terms-and-conditions) - [Accessibility](/accessibility) - [Feedback](/feedback)