Visitors

"It was lovely to spend time in a relaxed class where the children shared their imaginations, worked so well together and had fun. The teaching staff were very nurturing and so open to letting the children lead their learning.  Thank you."

Kathryn Welford - Senior Development Officer - Arts Council, England

"I loved helping the children, getting to know them and seeing their imaginations."

Charlotte Cleveland - Illustrator.

"Great to work with year 5 again.  There are some great ideas and a buzz of creativity in the classroom."

Anita Belli - Author.

"The staff and pupils are very polite and helpful. Great day and excellent year group all round."

WW2 Educational Visitor

Families

"After school clubs, great variety and teachers also appear to enjoy them which rubs off on the children, 100% attendance cinema voucher was really good, to receive recognition of sporting achievements have improved since Mr Lehain arrived."

"Caring for the children and teaching them values."

"Kirby is an amazing little school with so much heart thank you for all of your hard work."

"How varied their activities are and the great opportunities the children are given to see and do new things."

"I think the hot chocolate Fridays are a lovely idea and definitely promote good well being with the children."

"I can't thank the lovely teacher in puffins class more, they have been absolutely fantastic with my son and he has progressed beyond my expectations.  I cannot be happier!  He has gained confidence, his anxiety has relaxed, he's gained social skills and his reading and writing is phenomenal.  Thank you to Miss Lilley, Mrs Saunders and Miss Reardon!  They are amazing teachers and a great asset to the EYFS in the school."

"Making children feel valued.

Ensuring our worries of parents are listened to."

"Provides a fantastic education, it isn't just ticking a box they clearly want the children to develop and make every effort to get them there."

"Level of care - my son has a nut allergy and I feel the school are brilliant at looking after him, he always has his medicine bag with him and at sports day I noticed the TA had it with her at all times - again, I am so grateful.  The office staff always contact me to check ingredients."

"Overall I'm extremely happy with the school - thank you!"

"Giving the children lots of positive experiences.  Each child feels valued and included."

"The school is very good at teaching the children to be well rounded humans.  The offering of breakfast club and after school clubs is excellent."

"I love that the teachers all seem to know the children's names even if they aren't in their class.  Great teaching has helped my child thrive with his learning."

Children and Staff views on My Happy Mind

"We learned a lot about Fight, Flight or Freeze.  We have been doing Happy Breathing."

"We are including Happy Breathing into our daily mindfulness."

"Children know when Happy Breathing can be helpful."