The Southover Partnership

Who we are

We are an independent special needs day school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and other complex needs. It is situated on three sites in the London boroughs of Brent, Barnet and Enfield. All pupils have education, health and care plans (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at the school have significantly disrupted educational histories.

Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of attachment theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its members and gives students the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education. It allows the different school sites to serve as pupils’ primary attachment, and therefore build up a trusting relationship with others and eventually society. We aim to deliver a truly personalised and holistic education experience for all of our pupils.

We are a warm and truly inclusive school and welcome visits so you can experience first-hand our unique educational offering.

Our culture and values

Vision

 We grow happy and successful young people ready for all the possibilities the world has to offer.
 

Values

Community

·        We put children and their families at the centre of everything we do

·        We prioritise the needs of our students and adapt our teaching to meet individual learning needs

·        We show understanding of students’ emotional needs and take decisions in their best interests

·        We are ambitious for our students, championing their potential and celebrating progress

Accountable

·        We take responsibility for fulfilling the expectations of our role

·        We are punctual and reliable in our practice

·        We stick to plans, commitments and deadlines

·        We bring solutions to challenges and seek support where needed

Excellence

·        We strive to do our jobs to the highest standards

·        We are open to feedback and use it to improve our practice

·        We actively seek opportunities to develop ourselves

·        We are inquisitive, reflective and committed to continuous improvement

Respect

·        We treat others with dignity and professionalism at all times

·        We communicate respectfully and listen to understand

·        We value the ideas, experiences and contributions of others

·        We recognise and celebrate the achievements of colleagues and students

Collaborative

·        We work together as one organisation across all sites

·        We share information openly and keep colleagues informed

·        We offer support and work together to achieve the best outcomes

·        We are open to new ideas and actively seek input from others

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

• We only accept applications using our application form; CVs cannot be considered

• Informal discussions are warmly welcomed — please contact the School Office on 0208 446 0300

• Southover is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment

• The successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS Certificate and will be subject to a range of safer recruitment checks

• All staff must comply with data protection responsibilities and adhere to GDPR principles

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and operate in full accordance with the Equality Act 2010

• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK