THE YA WAY

At our core, we believe that education is not just about what children learn, but about how they learn.

We belive, as educators, we can create the best possible conditions for childrens brains to thrive... We do this The YA WAY!

First we regulate The Brainstem by:

Building physical, emotional and psychological safety.

Second, we connect with The Limbic region by:

Ensuring everyone feels loved, connected and nurtured.

Third we build The Cortex by:

Creating world class learning opportunities and experiences through which we all grow to become lifelong learners.

The YA Way exists to provide all in our community the very best. We use brain-based, science led approaches that enable everyone to learn and GLO - that means working to become the very best we can be.

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WHAT IS GLO?

Growth Love, Over & Above

Growth

Growth means we are all learners — children and adults alike — constantly developing, reflecting, and striving to be our best selfe.

Love

Love is the heart of our community. We care deeply for one another, show empathy, and celebrate each child’s unique strengths and stories.

Over & Above

Meet the dedicated team who inspire, support, and nurture our pupils every day, creating a positive learning environment, allowing academic & emotional success, wellbeing and resilience too.

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Headteacher’s Welcome

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Yarborough Academy - a place I am incredibly proud to call home. I am honoured to lead a team of dedicated, passionate staff who embody these values and a community of families who share our belief that every child can shine when given the right environment to grow.

At our core, we believe that education is not just about what children learn, but about how they learn - and how we, as educators, can create the best possible conditions for their brains to thrive.

Our approach is both brain-based and science-led, ensuring that every decision we make is rooted in research about how children grow, develop, and connect. A key part of our work is guided by the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME). This model helps us understand how experiences shape the developing brain and how we can respond to children with compassion, consistency, and care.

By meeting pupils where they are - emotionally and developmentally - we can help them regulate, relate, and reason effectively. In doing so, we nurture not just academic success, but emotional wellbeing and resilience too.

- Headteacher