We seek to ensure that each individual is offered the greatest possible opportunity to learn and achieve. In striving towards this aim, the school has adopted the following ethos and values:

• Students differing abilities, needs and aspirations are recognised

• Successful education and learning takes place when relationships are based on mutual respect between students and staff

• Students and staff respond better to encouragement and praise

• New Heys will strive to provide high quality learning in a friendly environment

• All students and staff are committed to learning in its widest sense incorporating the local community, education in Citizenship, awareness of the world of work, including the development of employability skills, and readiness for adulthood

• Students appreciate a disciplined environment where expectations and standards are made clear and transparent and where staff act firmly, fairly and consistently in applying those standards

• Problems, when they occur, are successfully dealt with in a positive, collaborative manner involving parents and students

• Students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate self-discipline, responsibility and initiative

• Rewards and praise are cornerstones of our school culture and expectations

• Success is recognised and celebrated, reflecting the wide range of achievements of students

"Gaining Specialist School Status for Business and Enterprise gives recognition to the excellent work done at New Heys. It equips students with the skills that they require to progress successfully into employment, training or further education by working in partnership with business and industry."

"Over the last few years ScottishPower Learning has been involved in numerous initiatives at New Heys - Young Managers and School to Work to name just two. We are delighted to be one of the House Businesses at New Heys. "

Mr Roy Jones
Regional Manager ScottishPower Learning