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A warm welcome to Northern House Academy’s website.
🎥 See our values and ethos brought to life
Watch our school film to experience what makes Northern House Academy such a special place – where pupils, families and staff learn, grow and thrive together 💜💙🩵
NHA in Action
We are a special school for pupils who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. All our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) therefore SEND is at the centre of everything that we do at the school.
🌟 NHA Family Fun Day 🌟
What an incredible day celebrating our amazing school community! 💙
From high-energy parkour sessions to unforgettable encounters with exotic animals from @livingthingsuk, there was something to inspire every learner 🐾
Our Scandinavian feast, linked to our Beowulf topic, brought learning to life – combining culture, creativity and (very tasty!) food 🇸🇪🔥
Families had the chance to explore classrooms, share in pupils’ work and see first-hand the fantastic progress being made every day. The pride, confidence and joy across the school was clear to see ✨
At NHA, these moments matter – building relationships, celebrating success and creating meaningful experiences that support both personal and academic development.
Thank you to all families, staff and pupils who made the day so special! 👏
#TheGalleryTrust #LivingThings #NHA #FamilyFunDay #LearningTogether #SEMH #Enrichment #SchoolCommunity
✨ Here’s to the end of a brilliant Autumn Term at Northern House Academy! 🎄
Today we came together for our Celebration Assembly - a joyful moment to reflect on the progress, effort and achievements of our pupils this term. It’s been a season packed with memorable moments: from the pantomime trip, to the Bauble House creative event, and our festive Christmas dinner, every experience has been rooted in Positivity, Happiness, and Nurture.
A huge thank you to @stedwardsoxford for welcoming us into the Olivier Hall today and for our Christmas Dinner! Your hospitality and support always add something really special to our celebrations.
To all our pupils, families and staff: thank you for your continued energy, care, and commitment.
Rest well, and we’ll see you in January for what promises to be a fantastic Spring Term.
#NorthernHouseAcademy #EndOfTerm #GalleryTrust #CelebrationAssembly #OlivierHall #ThankYouStEdwards #BelongingAndJoy #HENCUP
🎃👻 Spooktacular fun at Northern House Academy! 👻🎃
A throw back to the last day of term!
Our Halloween party was a frightful delight! From the monster disco to fruit and veg bobbing madness, spooky snacks, face painting, and class trick-or-treating - every moment was packed with Halloween magic! 🕸️🪩🍬🎨🍎
Costumes were fang-tastic - creepy, creative, and completely unique. Our students and staff brought their spooky A-game, and it showed! 🧛♀️🧙♂️🧟♂️✨
It was the perfect way to end the half term - full of fun, laughter, and happy energy.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the last day so memorable! 💀🎶
#NorthernHouseAcademy #HalloweenParty #SpookySeason #SchoolFun #BooCrew #BestCostume #FangtasticFun #FacePaintingFun #TrickOrTreat #InclusiveCelebrations #NHAValues #NHAAdventures #TheGalleryTrust
🌟 Inside NHA - Day 5: Testimonials + Full Video Launch 💜💙
What a week it’s been! From our values and pupils to our families and staff, each film has shared a piece of what makes Northern House Academy so special.
Today, we close our Inside NHA series by hearing from those who know us best - our families and children. They’ve been part of our journey from the beginning and continue to remind us of the difference we are privileged to make each day.
Their words capture the trust, care and transformation at the heart of Northern House Academy.
And finally (drumroll please.....), we’re proud to share our full 4-minute school film, bringing together all that we stand for - our ethos, our progress, and the incredible people who make up our community.
🎬 Watch today’s short film: Testimonials
🌐 Then visit our website to watch the full version: [Link in Bio]
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this series - our pupils, families, staff, and community - and to @katmarketing_ for helping us share our story with such care. 💜💙
#InsideNHA #Testimonials #OurStory #NorthernHouseAcademy #TrustSupportThrive #TheGalleryTrust #SEMHExcellence #HENCUPInAction #InclusionInAction #ValuesDrivenEducation #NHAAdventures
✨ Inside NHA - Day 4: Our Team in Action 💜💙
At Northern House Academy, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do.
Today’s short film shines a light on the incredible staff who bring our values to life - creating a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment where every child can succeed.
From the warm welcomes at the gate to the patient guidance in the classroom, our team models HENCUP in every moment - showing our pupils what Happiness, high Expectations, Nurture, Consistency, Understanding, and Positivity truly look like in action.
Their dedication turns challenges into opportunities and helps every pupil feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
A huge thank you to our entire staff team for the care, passion, and professionalism you show every single day. 💜💙
🎬 Watch today’s short film: Our Team in Action
📆 New video released every day this week
🌐 Full 4-minute school film coming Friday on our website
🎥 Grateful to @katmarketing_ for helping us share our community’s story.
#InsideNHA #OurTeamInAction #TeamNHA #HENCUPInAction #NorthernHouseAcademy #TrustSupportThrive #TheGalleryTrust #SEMHExcellence #InclusionInAction #ValuesDrivenEducation #NHAAdventures
🤝 Inside NHA - Day 3: Working with Parents 💜💙
Strong partnerships with families are at the core of everything we do at Northern House Academy.
Today’s short film celebrates the trust, teamwork and shared journey that unite our families and staff.
Many of our families have travelled a long road to find the right setting for their child - a place where they are understood, supported, and seen for who they are.
At NHA, that journey continues together.
Our relationships with families are built on communication, consistency, and care. We work side by side with parents and carers to celebrate every success, overcome challenges, and create a sense of belonging that extends well beyond the school gates.
A huge thank you to the parents who took part in this film and so generously shared their voices and experiences. Your partnership, honesty, and trust mean the world to us 💜
🎬 Watch today’s short film: Working with Parents
📆 New video released every day this week
🌐 Full 4-minute school film coming Friday on our website
🎥 Grateful to @katmarketing_ for helping us share our community’s story.
#InsideNHA #WorkingWithParents #ParentPartnerships #FamilyJourney #HENCUPInAction #NorthernHouseAcademy #TrustSupportThrive #TheGalleryTrust #SEMHExcellence #InclusionInAction #ValuesDrivenEducation #NHAAdventures
🎤 Inside NHA - Day 2: Pupil Voice 💜💙
Today’s short film focuses on something at the very heart of Northern House Academy - pupil voice.
At NHA, pupil voice isn’t just about speaking out; it’s about being heard, understood, and empowered every single day.
It lives through our routines, our relationships, and our Positive Support Plans (PSPs) - bespoke plans that pupils co-create with staff to help everyone understand what helps them thrive.
Our approach means every pupil is:
🌈 Seen as an individual
🫶 Supported to share their needs and strengths
💬 Encouraged to shape their own learning and emotional regulation
🌟 Valued as an active contributor to school life
💪 Empowered to inform the support that adults provide to them
This film captures how pupil voice is woven into the culture of NHA, not just through words, but through action, trust, and connection.
🎬 Watch today’s short film: Pupil Voice in Action
📆 New video released every day this week
🌐 Full 4-minute school film coming Friday on our website
🎥 Huge thanks to @katmarketing_ for capturing our ethos so authentically.
#InsideNHA #PupilVoice #PositiveSupportPlans #HENCUPInAction #NorthernHouseAcademy #TrustSupportThrive #GalleryTrust #SEMHExcellence #InclusionInAction #ValuesDrivenEducation #NHAAdventures
📽️ NEW SERIES LAUNCH: Inside NHA 💜💙
Today we’re proud to launch our new `Inside NHA` video series - five short films that give you an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the people, principles and positive moments that define life at Northern House Academy.
Over the next five days, we’ll be sharing a new video each day, exploring the voices, values, and partnerships that drive our school forward.
We begin with what’s at the very heart of our school:
✨ Happiness – because joy fuels learning
🌟 Expectations – we set the bar high for every learner
🌱 Nurture – care and connection come first
🔁 Consistency – safe routines, strong relationships
🫶 Understanding – we see every individual
🌈 Positivity – we lead with belief, not barriers
This isn’t the start of our journey, it’s a powerful reflection of how far we’ve come, and the vision we live every day.
🎬 Watch today’s very first short film: HENCUP in Action
📆 New video released every day this week
🌐 And on Friday, we’ll release our full 4-minute school film on our website.
Come ‘Inside NHA’ and see what HENCUP looks like in real life.
🎥 Huge thanks to @katmarketing_ for capturing our community so beautifully.
#InsideNHA #HENCUP #NorthernHouseAcademy #TrustSupportThrive #GalleryTrust #SEMHExcellence #InclusionInAction #ValuesDrivenEducation #NHAAdventures
New year. New classes. Same NHA energy! 💛
We’ve had a calm, settled and happy start to the school year and that’s exactly what we hoped for 👏
In our first assembly, pupils were welcomed into their Houses as either an Eagle, Otter or Fox 🦅🦦🦊 a big moment that helps build pride, identity and connection right from the start.
During our first term this year we are focusing on Belonging and Togetherness - making sure pupils feel part of our community and their new classes as quickly as possible. From crepes 🥞 and hot chocolates ☕️ to park trips and class contracts, it’s been great to see relationships forming and confidence growing already.
Our staff INSET set the tone too: plenty of laughter during the (very serious) crisp tasting session 😅 and time to revisit our core purpose and values: Happiness, Expectations, Nurture, Consistency, Understanding and Positivity - aka HENCUP.
Our value this term is Happiness 😊 and we’re already seeing it daily. Whether it’s calm starts, friendly welcomes or classes working well together, the foundations are being built for a strong year ahead.
#NHATogether #HENCUP #Happiness #BackToSchool #SEMHPrimary #StartStrong #TheGalleryTrust #NorthernHouseAcademy #BelongingandTogetherness #NHAValues #NHAAdventures
