We are Lionheart

We are thrilled to welcome you to the NEW Lionheart School, a nurturing and supportive environment designed with one purpose in mind: to provide Safe, Supportive, Nurturing provision for every student who walks through our doors.

At Lionheart, we believe that every child has the potential to thrive — no matter their past challenges or experiences.

As a trauma-informed school, we recognise that many of our students have faced difficult and sometimes overwhelming experiences.

We approach education with deep empathy, understanding, and a commitment to creating a safe space where students can thrive and learn at their own pace.

We focus not only on academic achievement but also on the emotional well-being of each student, because we know that true learning happens when children feel safe, supported, and valued.

We believe that learning happens best when students feel seen, heard, and understood.

We are proud to offer a trauma-sensitive approach that helps students build resilience, cope with challenges, and develop the skills they need to succeed academically and socially.

Our pathways and activities are designed to foster confidence, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence – helping students build a strong foundation for their future. Our young people deserve the best, we endeavour to deliver and give them the best facilities and education possible!

We look forward to supporting the schools and young people on the Isle of Wight.

“We focus not only on academic achievement but also on the emotional well-being of each student, because we know that true learning happens when children feel safe, supported, and valued.”

Andrew Hatherley – Headteacher

Relationships

Building strong relationships in school is essential for students’ success, wellbeing and engagement.

Positive connections between students, staff and peers create a supportive environment where learning can thrive.

When students feel supported by their teachers, they are more likely to stay engaged, take risks in their learning and persist through challenges.

All our teachers champion our students.

Therapeutic Classrooms

At Lionheart School, we adopt a Therapeutic Approach and endorse Therapeutic Classrooms to ensure students feel safe and secure in a low-arousal environment.

This allows students to regulate and focus in an environment that helps ensure they reach their maximum potential.

OUR 3 P’S

BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

These are the integral values that every student is encouraged to adopt on a daily basis. They are the foundation of Lionheart School.

Rewards Pathway

 

Consequence Pathway