# New Direction — Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Yvonne Evans (Proprietor), Luke Collins (Head of Education)

## Contact

- **Address:** New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 01246 810 456
- **Website:** https://www.new-direction.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chesterfield/new-direction-11320

## About

New Direction provides a small, nurturing environment where strong, trusting relationships form the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to supporting each young person’s personal growth, wellbeing, and independence through a holistic and inclusive approach to education.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — An absolute gem of a school: We've been blown away by the dedication and care of the staff at New Direction. The values of the school - Ready, Respectful, Safe - are evident in everything they do. Our daughter has thrived in the small class sizes and has developed a love of learning that we never thought possible. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — A nurturing environment for our daughter: We were blown away by the welcoming atmosphere at New Direction. Our daughter has thrived in the small class sizes and has made incredible progress with her equine studies. The staff are caring and supportive, always willing to adapt to our daughter's needs. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A good, but not perfect experience: We've had a mixed experience with New Direction. The staff are lovely and the facilities are fantastic, but we've struggled with communication at times. Our son has enjoyed the equine studies and has made some progress, but we feel he could be pushed further. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Life-changing experience for our son: We were so impressed with the holistic approach to education at New Direction. Our son was initially hesitant, but soon flourished in the therapeutic environment. He developed a passion for animal care and made incredible progress with his ASDAN qualifications. *(May 2021)*

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