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What made you choose Sutton CP for your child?
- It’s our local school with a good reputation as an ex pupil I knew the school well.
- The uniform
- Me and his Mum went to Sutton CP. My daughter the same and I think it is a great school
- We visited the school on open day. IT had a really good felling. Very friendly, warm environment.
- His sister attended and other family members too – we have always had a lovely experience.
- Sister attends and has enjoyed attending
- Daughter already at Sutton
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- eldest child goes there – closest to home
- sibling already attending the school and we felt Sutton CP was the best for them
- have always been pleased with how well * has done here
- * Attended Sutton playgroup and her peer group were coming across to Sutton cp. Also her brother was already there.
- Our oldest child attends this school. It is a lovely school
- My local school and my other two children attend.
- before/after school provision, reputation of school in local area, Ofsted report in Nov 2011
- Village school so shed have friends from the village. one form entry
- Friendly environment when we looked round and telephone calls we had. Children on our visits were enthusiastic about their school
- good reputation, good feeling when looking round, location, facilities, child used to visiting school with childminder
- After visiting the school both my husband and I fell in love with Sutton CP & everything it was about.
- heard lots of good things about the school from friends whose children attend]
- her sister attended and we were very happy and impressed with the school at that stage
- We felt that it was the most friendly and personal school of those we considered, plus family had attended. also it has a good reputation
How do you think your child has settled into school?
- Very well, he always wants to go
- Really well she loves it
- I think he has settled in really well and by going on what his teachers says everything is good!
- So far so good. She really enjoys school and talks about it all the time.
- He’s found it harder than I thought he would. The first few weeks he was tired and emotional but now he is in a routine he is absolutely fine.
- He has settled in well, better that I expected!
- Very well
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- really well, never had any issues
- Not as well as I expected. still reluctant to go to school
- Really well. Always happy to come to school and enjoy it.
- Better than I was expecting – we were rather worried but she is gaining in confidence all the time.
- * Really enjoys school. He loves coming to school and has settled I nicely
- better than I ever imagined he would
- She is making lots of friends and enjoying attending before/after school club. she speaks enthusiastically about school
- Well has the odd morning when she is hesitant to go in but fine once she’s through the door.
- Brilliantly - couldn’t ask for more. he’s enthusiastic about school, his learning and his teachers
- Excellent, shy child that we were worried about but had no probs at all. Thanks to the YR staff
- * is so happy at school she has made loads of friends and loves the teachers
- very well, he enjoys coming to school and learning
- spot on all fronts
- Surprisingly well! * loves coming to school and was looking forward to coming back after half term! Very welcoming and caring environment
How did you feel about the new starters package (open day, welcome evening, home visits, transition visits and written information) given to you?
- We found it helpful and has all the information we needed
- I thought it went really well and was given plenty of information
- Very good
- Unfortunately I missed the welcome evening due to holiday but the rest I found really helpful and it really helped her to settle into school life.
- Everything was fantastic. He particularly liked receiving things in the post for him.
- Home visits were great as after that he was happy to go as he had enjoyed showing the teachers all his toys.
- Was lovely no complaints.
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- all very good
- comprehensive guide and visits that have enabled an easy transition
- I thought it was fantastic. I thought the little postcards was lovely and the letter you sent * after his visits
- very comprehensive Infor – we love how personal to the child it is – the postcard and reception info
- we felt we had really good information to help * start school
- It is a good new starter package and the little extras for * were great
- The open afternoon could have been better. However we were really impressed with the home visits and transition days – the welcome evening was good
- These were brilliant. A lot of thought and preparation has gone into this and it shows. Made me feel happy about our decisions too.
- brilliant – really helped with settlement, good info for parents too
- everything we have been provided with, all the information and talks have been fantastic
- It was excellent. felt we were given loads of information and found the welcome evening and phonics session very useful
- Really helpful and informative. Great idea on the home visits to see the child relaxed in the own environment. The information from * first day, all the YR photos will be treasured.
Is there anything we could have done differently or better?
- No
- No nothing at all
- No, I think everything has been excellent
- No, but this is a new experience for us an s parents, we have been very happy with the whole process.
- No
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- No all the teachers are very approachable
- no
- The only time * felt overwhelmed was after lunch in the big playground. I do feel it would be better not to put them in there during the first week.
- no
- no
- no
- no
- when attending open afternoon we shown around by a pupil which was interesting, however I had lots of questions that went unanswered
- no its perfect
- nothing at all – so happy with everything at Sutton CP
- No you could not have done anything better
- not that I can think of
- Perhaps include a lunch stay in the transition visit to give the children an idea of what to expect?
What advice would you give to a parent of a child starting school here in September 2018?
- That everyone is friendly and welcome so try not to worry too much
- To pick the school as everyone is very welcoming and make you feel confident about sending your child
- It’s a great school, the teachers seem to do a wonderful job and all the kids seem to love it there
- To visits the school and read all the information and discuss with the child all the good things the school does and are involved in
- Don’t worry the early years staff are fantastic and very approachable if there are nay worries – have faith, your child will be fine
- Try not to worry Reception Staff are lovely, friendly and really helpful.
- Try not to worry about it.
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- Take advantage of induction package
- Try not to worry. They will love it and be well looked after.
- Don’t worry as staff will care for your child as if he were their own and he/she will have so much fun! Thanks x
- my advice would be not to worry your child will love it and be very well cared for
- Don’t worry they’ll be well looked after and they settle well.
- It is a lovely welcoming school. Both our children enjoy coming and flourish here
- Do you research and ask lots of questions.
- They will love it! Staff are really friendly and helpful. Good communication between staff and parents. Thank you
- Its brilliant here – enjoy it!
- Make sure your child attends ‘settle in’ days. Get to know other parents, smile when you leave them!
- sign up to the home visits that really helped * on her first day as she recognised a familiar face
- don’t worry the teachers and teaching assistants are great and make starting school an easy process for both children and parents
- don’t worry about a thing the YR staff are outstanding
- Relax! Your child will love it at Sutton CP School and will settle in really quickly. It’s a lovely caring environment and your child counts.