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Italy, Rome
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The New School Rome aims to develop social and emotional wellbeing as a foundation for every student's education. The Primary curriculum emphasises emotional security and a strong sense of community, with PSHE included among core subjects. The school creates a safe space where children can take risks, develop empathy, and form meaningful relationships. Pastoral wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic achievement to support learning. The school's approach to wellbeing is holistic, combining academic learning with social and emotional growth.
The New School Rome has a dedicated Learning Support offering a 3 Steps to Success programme to support students with special educational needs. There are four broad SEN areas: Cognition and Learning; Communication and Interaction; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; and Sensory and/or Physical Difficulties. The SEN approach includes Step 1 in-class strategies, Step 2 focused 1:1 support with the Learning Support teacher against individual goals, and Step 3 referral to external consultants when needed. The SEN team works with parents and teachers; costs for external assessments may apply. The SEN team contact emails are provided for inquiries.
The school has two specially trained teachers of English as an Additional Language who support students one to one, in groups, or within the classroom. EAL focuses on learning English while also learning through English, using the mainstream curriculum as the context. On arrival, children are assessed and placed into an appropriate EAL stage; beginners receive 1:1 sessions; out-of-class groups are used as progress allows. In senior school, tailored EAL support continues, with progression monitoring and liaison with subject teachers, including IELTS support.
Mental wellbeing is a core consideration in The New School Rome's approach to education. The school states a founding aim of social and emotional wellbeing and emphasises a safe, supportive environment for learning. It highlights community and emotional security as essential to developing resilience, empathy, and wellbeing.
Designated safeguarding leads are Charlotte Flanaggan (Senior School Co-ordinator) and Kate Downes (Whole School Co-ordinator). The safeguarding policy follows Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 and is supported by related policies such as Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Dress Code. Staff receive safeguarding training and follow clear safeguarding procedures, with a designated safeguarding lead coordinating responses to concerns. The Wellbeing page provides a point of contact for safeguarding concerns via Get In Touch.
The New School Rome is a private, not-for-profit international day school serving students aged 3–18. It delivers the English National Curriculum across Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary, with a pathway through Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The school is affiliated with COBIS, Cambridge International, and Pearson Edexcel and is a member of the Rome International Schools Association. Class sizes are small to support individual attention. Established in 1972 by a consortium of parents and teachers, it operates as a democratic community where parents, students and staff collaborate as equal partners. The campus features the Little Explorers Foundation Stage, a nature-based setting for 3–5 year olds, plus on-site facilities for music, drama, and language study. Italian is taught from Year 1. A range of residential trips, guest speakers and sports tournaments enriches learning. Pastoral care and wellbeing underpin academic life.
