Y1 parent

‘Good to see what types of work the children do with their learning partners and how this works in practice.  Nice to see the focus for the writing work which will help me when supporting with home learning.  Nice to see the variety of methods used for teaching.  Loved the noodle dance thing.  They did need that mini break and I now know why my child has been singing the songs at home.’

Y1 parent

‘Loved watching, it was faced paced, no time for the children to switch off.  Lots of creative ideas that will really stick with the children.  Loads of positive praise and encouragement.  Very calm tone from the teachers and class had a lovely atmosphere.  Great dance/music interlude!  Good teamwork from teachers with smooth transitions.’

Y1 parent

‘Was lovely to sit in class and watch the children learn this morning.  The teachers do a great job.  They help the children to interact with other children which really helps, especially for those shy ones.  Class 1BD work brilliantly together.’

Y1 parent

‘I really enjoyed observing the class.  I especially liked the diagraph detective session in the hall.  Many thanks.’

Y1 parent

‘It was lovely to see my child in his school environment this morning.  I liked the dance they did to give them a break from their learning.’

Y1 parent

‘Variety of activities was great.  I would prefer afternoon as my child is keen for me to come but finds it difficult when I leave.  Some learning partners didn’t seem to be working that well together.’

Y1 parent

‘It was good to watch my child in her class setting and see her interaction with the other children and the teacher, also to see the structure of learning time.’

Y1 parent

‘Lovely to see the children learning through a range of different activities.’

Y1 parent

‘It’s always nice to visit my child in her classroom.  It doesn’t matter what they are learning, it is always delivered in a fun, happy and exciting way.’

Y1 parent

‘Good to see what my child does in school – I’d like to come in at lunchtime and see what happens then.’

Y1 parent

‘I really enjoyed having an insight into my child’s school day, thank you.  It’s interesting to see if he listens and how he works in partnership.  Also helpful to see what bits and bobs are on the walls in class and do gain a better understanding of his learning.’

Y1 parent

‘As usual I loved the open session; I find it useful so that I can help with home learning.  I enjoy watching how the staff and children interact.  Fantastic teaching and learning again, showing a different lesson than last time.’

Y1 parent

‘It was lovely to see all the children very engaged and enjoying all the varied and interesting tasks being undertaken.’

Y3 parent

‘Lovely to see the end of what was clearly the end to a fun and engaging English lesson.  I really liked the warm-up activity for maths – it got the children thinking mathematically really quickly.  Sorry I couldn’t stay for the whole maths lesson – this looked like it was going to be a lot of fun! Thank you very much for having us today Miss Hellewell!’

Y3 parent

‘Miss Hellewell was fab. The children all seem really happy and keen to learn.  The classroom and displays are brilliant!’

Y3 parent

‘Joined in English lesson, interesting my child understood what he had to do and was happy getting on with it.  ‘Shake up’ was good between lessons.  Maths – cm, mm, good teaching – made children understand difference between cm/mm fun lesson.’

‘Another enjoyable lesson, I was impressed with the children’s activities to decode the text and identify emotions.  The children all seemed to enjoy the lesson and particularly enjoyed using the rulers and drawing on the table!  Thanks once again!’

Y3 parent

‘Another enjoyable lesson, I was impressed with the children’s activities to decode the text and identify emotions.  The children all seemed to enjoy the lesson and particularly enjoyed using the rulers and drawing on the table!  Thanks once again!’

Y4 parent

‘It was lovely to see the children working together so well.  Great to see the way they support each other this was also lovely to see.’

Y4 parent

‘An interesting session, great to see so many children contributing in different ways.  Dimming lights and piano music really seemed to help focus with writing.’

Y4 parent

‘Thank you for running the open sessions.  It is great to see the class in action and to see the progress my child is making.’

Y4 parent

‘Loved being in the classroom with 4H.  Miss Hughes is a fantastic teacher, really helpful and made the lesson fun.’

Y4 parent

‘I like how all the children and their teacher say “good morning” to each other at register, rather than “yes” or “here”.  A nice greeting to start the day.  Maths – learning fractions all the children involved in problem solving and not afraid to share answers and try to explain reasoning, as it was made fun by use of activities.  Great for confidence and helped learning and understanding.  I really enjoyed the session as I was able to work with my child and some children on his table.  I actually enjoyed solving fractions.’

Y4 parent

‘Well explained and good pace.  Great lesson!’

Y5 parent

‘We enjoyed the session.  We especially liked how Mrs Hayton made the lessons fun.  The children are very well behaved and disciplined.’

Y6 parent

‘All the children seem to be working very well together and they were very interested in what they were doing.’

Y6 parent

‘Excellent as always children very focused.  Teachers calm but firm.  The children enjoy their learning they are always happy to ask for help.  I like the learning styles that are used especially enjoyed the Literacy writing the children’s views.  Maths good practice in percentages and fractions.’

Y6 parent

‘I have really enjoyed coming to my child’s classroom to see how he’s doing etc.  I think it’s good to be able to do this.’