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Ah, gotcha...yeah she was actually 2 when she started, but back then we had a car.

 

Without going into to much detail we leave at 08:10. You seem to have forgotten that I need to come home afterwards, I don't stay at school all day with her.

 

Anyway, I don't want to go into more detail about my daughter, her schooling or anything else on an open, public forum, but yes, you are right, we do have our reasons as mentioned above.

 

I'm sure there are other schools that are pretty good but she has friends there now and as a 'pad brat' myself I know how difficult constantly switching schools can be, and most of my friends tended to follow me.

 

Besides, MBPS was awarded in the top 50 (Or was it 100) schools in the UK last year so can't be all bad.

Sounds like you have it all sussed and it works well for you all so all good! Its great that you can recommend the school.

U all keep saying get behinde and surport the school but

do they surport us parents no they dont iv had loads of meetings

with staff and head teacher and all they do is patronise

you say they going to make changers and sort things out

but do nothing in the end my child had lots of issues

and was told by senco teacher that because she can reaf

and rite she dosent come under there critiria so if your

child can read n write any other problems dont matter

iv now taken.my child out of school the governers do nothing

they all just give u false promises i think it needs new trained

staff and a head teacher who knows how to run a school

I don't think your experience of trying to get help for a child that can read and write is exclusive to FV - other schools also struggle with the individual requirements of pupils hence my previous comment about the parents at other schools supplementing the school education with tutors ; should they have to do that?.

Will you be teaching your child now you have taken it out of school?

I almost commented

No sorry, you've worked it out all wrong. Not 2.5 hrs each way, that's daily (It's only 3 miles) I used to ride my bike 6 miles to school.

 

Admittedly it's not easy for friends but manageable. She's not 4 either.

I thought from your post that your child had been making the journey since starting infants ie 4 - sorry if that was wrong.

Also 1.25 hours each way would mean leaving home at 7.30ish and back for almost 5.

You clearly see benefits for your family of doing this so glad it works for you.

Malin Bridge primary is an amazing school, the staff are fantastic and the ability to learn is amazing. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since going there, she attended the nursery and then moved into the school.

 

We live near the city centre and have to catch public transport to get her to school everyday which is a daily 2.5 hr journey bypassing at least 8 schools that I know of and I can assure you, I wouldn't do that for the fun of it.

That must make life tough for out of school playmate times - and difficult to get too in snowy weather too. Are all the other schools really much worse that you pass? Hunters Bar has a good reputation I thought.

I know you will have real reasons for doing this but I always feel sorry for kids that have to travel miles and miles to school. Your daughter must be leaving home at 730 in the morning and not getting home until 5ish - that's a long day for 4 year old.

They certainly should have a plan of action. From what I've heard though sounds like the inspection wasn't entirely fair or accurate. 50 out of 1300 is possibly due to the short time window when parents can submit their views on parent view, Tapton had 82 from 1667 on roll.

 

One of the biggest and most influential aspects of a successful school is the role of parents and the quality of their parenting. I would guess that teachers at Tapton, Notre Dame, Silverdale etc are no better to the teachers at FV, same with the natural intelligence of the kids.

 

Unfortunately some kids don't get the parenting they need and deserve.

 

Key findings on this report

 

http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/impact-of-parental-involvement-2.pdf

 

Key findings

Parental involvement in children’s education from an early age has a significant effect on

educational achievement, and continues to do so into adolescence and adulthood.1

The quality and content of fathers’ involvement matter more for children’s outcomes than the

quantity of time fathers spend with their children.2

Family learning can also provide a range of benefits for parents and children including

improvements in reading, writing and numeracy as well as greater parental confidence in

helping their child at home.3

The attitudes and aspirations of parents and of children themselves predict later educational

achievement. International evidence suggests that parents with high aspirations are also

more involved in their children’s education.4

In 2007, around half of parents surveyed said that they felt very involved in their child’s school

life. Two thirds of parents said that they would like to get more involved in their child’s school

life (with work commitments being a commonly cited barrier to greater involvement).5

Levels of parental involvement vary among parents, for example, mothers, parents of young

children, Black/Black British parents, parents of children with a statement of Special

Educational Needs are all more likely than average to be very involved in their child’s

education.5

Wondrboy - I agree with you.

The only other comment I would make is that many of the kids at the schools you name have their school education supplemented by tutors . My own kids have / do attend Tapton and 3 out of the 4 have had tutors. Without that additional support I do wonder if those schools would still achieve the results they do. I don't think my children would have.

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No I'm not expecting them to turn the school around in 8 weeks!! However I am expecting that they should have a plan of action and that they have at least made a start on things!!

 

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Yes I did supply comments for the inspection, along with the other 49 people!! 50 out of 1300 was a bit of a joke really! Was it that people didn't realise how bad things were or was it they didn't get the letter home or was it that it was head in the sand syndrome, I don't know?? I just hope that parents will now get behind the school and push them to improve things!!

I hope the parents get behind the school and support them to improve things.

Broomhill infants is lovely - small with a real home from home atmosphere.

Best thing to do is visit a few schools.

My parents and grandparents used to think nothing of taking us out in the car and smoking with the windows closed...even when we were babies. But then we never had car seats either! Guess H&S wasn't such a big deal back then, which is why the older generation don't see the harm in holding a baby in a top that may smell of smoke.

You need to find a common ground here....maybe suggest meeting somewhere neutral like a restaurant or cafe instead.

but presumably the grandparents would still be wearing smelly clothes even in a cafe?

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Such rot SOME people are talking on here.

 

The way some of these overprotective parents are going on these kids will be dead at 30. No exposure to germs / toxins / pollution / radiation / dirt / animals / non organic pure foods / anything other than water etc...etc...

 

All this wrapping up the little darling in cotton wool is just rediculous.

 

YES smoking round a child is bad. But dont tell me that clothing is now harmful. Jesus tonight, if we are talking about toxins lingering in the fabric - ever looked at the contents of most washing detergents, cosmetics, perfumes and deoderants. Any idea of what airborne crap will become in contact with such clothing just between walking from the car into a house. Ever thought of what might happen if you keep a child in an entirely sterile environment 24/7. What about germs and toxins all over the childs own clothes. Just what is in those cleaning products and baby wipes. How about (god forbid) the air they breathe all day. Ever looked into how much dead skin, microbes of faeces, dust mite droppings and other substances gather in blankets, bedding, carpets...

 

SHOCK HORROR. Lets grow up a bit here - its pathetic!!. An occasional faint wiff of bensons on my t-shirt is hardly going to be harmful to the child. If it really is that much of a problem then I can guarantee the first time the little brat steps outdoors they are a goner

Agree with every word you say. Surely the pollutants from cars, areosols, detergents are just as harmful. And what about pet dander?

Could make a freedom of information request if they arent available to the public.

 

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Teachers go into the job knowing what they have/may have to deal with.

 

The ofsted report states about the history lesson being interesting - I have witnessed one of these history lessons when they had an open evening at Wisewood and the way that the teacher engages the pupils is incredible - full of excitement. I think he is the only teacher that teaches that way - but it works - why cant the other teachers think and work like him?

 

Im sorry but I have little sympathy for teachers - as stated above - they choose to enter that career - its not just a job you pick up on the off chance - the amount of holidays they have and weekends off!

But you have to agree that parenting also impacts massively. If the parents don't get the kids to school in the first place (and decently fed and watered) how are the teachers supposed to engage with them?

And believe you me they do not get weekend off -far from it. Many teachers spend upteen hours at the weekends preparing lessons. ,marking, researching etc.... lessons don't just "happen".

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My sister lives 200 miles away. I'm not sure why you think we live in the same house? She's just been acting up as HoD and is apply for a permanent HoD position at another school and so I'm reasonably sure that she's good at her job (although I can't be sure for certain).

 

I'm in at 8.30 and rarely leave before 5.30. I get 6 weeks off, rather than 13. I also do work in the evenings and every couple of months I have to work abroad across the weekends.

 

Teaching as a career has various pros and cons, and I know several teachers who see the shorter working day and long holidays as a significant perk.

By your own detail of hours worked you seem to be working approx the same as your sister so not sure why you describe them as shorter?

Although she probably does get 3/4 weeks more leave .

Don't be, for all the reasons you've just given. The difference between outstanding and special measures is not as large as some people seem to think - and if your child is one of the kids that want to learn and knows how to behave properly they'll do well anyway.

I agree entirely Halibut, Even schools judged as outstanding (by Ofsted) often still have areas of concern.

Strangely the link in the letter doesn't work and the report isn't yet on the Ofsted website unless it is well hidden

link works for me - letter gives detail of room for improvements and dates of meetings.

Evei -I agree with you. And I genuinely believe that Ofsted reports only have "half an inch " between them in terms of which schools are judged Must Improve and which are judged Outstanding.

I thought a school uniform was supposed to make you look smart? A Hoodie?

Did you? I thought it was about trying to get the kids to all wear the same .

can you read? i said Ms Dunsford is excellant at dealing with bullies,

So there are bullies there then. Why the rude start to your post?

To the OP ; hope that this is resolved for you soon.

No problem at the high school? Who told you that?

Hi peeps, i am desperate for help in finding a decent prom dress shop not to far from sunny sheff, i have a daughter whos hates glitter and fuss so its a nightmare!!! Doc martens are her preferred foot wear and charity shops (VINTAGE according to Jess haha) her preferred fashion choice!!! HELP:help:

Have you looked in BangBang (just off west street)?

heres a link to their on line shop:

https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/bang-bang#f:category=dresses

this one may suit?

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/dresses/vintage-1970s-v-neck-tie-back-maxi-dress-10-12/822750

why should i...?waste my time...why doesn't SHE do it..?:P:P:P

Perhaps you and her could just take the fence down if you are worried your children may get hurt?

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Imagine how you would feel if ( God forbid) one of your kiddies does hurt themselves on the fence?

How would that make you feel knowing you could have done something but didn't.

As this.

The problem seems to be on the OPs side - why then they won't just fix it - and remove the risk of her kiddies getting hurt - is beyond me.

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We have the same problem with our neighbors they're getting on a bit, the way we solve/resolve the issues is, I take care of any repairs and paint the fence etc including their shed, powerwash their patio and relay the odd slab for them, its on account I'm in a better position/situation to do the job than they are and is done with a good heart.

 

Given the time you've spent bitching on here/searching bylaws etc, you probably could have done the job twice over and felt good about getting it done rather than picking at the negatives.

So win win for everyone (without lawyers too )

Seen their results the last two years?

But suspect the results could well improve now that have the Head of Tapton as head too (and some of the previous teachers from Tapton) . There is some partnership working (some joint school trips etc) . The recent Ofsted rated Tapton as outstanding.

Doesn't matter whether you agree or not, I think the Forge Valley catchment stops at Hillsborough corner so you will be in Chaucer which isn't great either.

 

Other choice could be Sacred Heart then Notre Dame depending on your faith

From a travel point of view Chaucer may not be great but from a school point of view not sure why it wouldn't be?

Thankyou you are so right she isn't confident at all at the moment so I take her dancing Saturday and Ballet dancing Friday but she finds it really hard to mix. I am hoping nursery brings her out of herself. X

She is still very young - am sure she will have lots of friends over the years (whichever school she goes to).

Its not easy not to worry though when you want the best for your child.......but enjoy this lovely innocent toddler time , try and encourage them to be confident and sociable so they can make friends easier - I wouldn't encourage a best friend (but if it happens thats fine too) - have their friends visit for play times and as they get older encourage non school friendships (join gym classes etc) so they have friends there too.

Yes totally agree but I think the infant and junior school they go too play a big part in the secondary school. Obviously they have made their friends and want to go to the same school as them. I worry and know its years ahead.

So much can change in 9 years though - so choose a nursery your child will enjoy being at , and then choose an infant school etc would be my advice. With the exception of one of my children (have 4) non of them were good friends at 13 with children they were good friends with at age 7/8.

I know which I don't agree with because I don't agree Chaucer should be ours.

You are 8/9 years away from secondary school - that's lots of time to sort planning out!

ah thanks guys, they haven't been told why they have stopped.

Thats really sad to hear.

It is isn't it. Are you letting your friend know? Suspect most will accept the delay courteously in the circumstances.

Is it because of this?

10/05/2013 22:36

Route affected

DownloadMapof route afected

Sheffield, Dronfield, Chesterfield and Derby; Sheffield, Dore & Totley, Edale, Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly

TOC(s) affected

CrossCountry; East Midlands Trains; First TransPennine Express; Northern Rail;

Description

A person has been hit by a train south of Sheffield station.

Because of this trains between Sheffield and Chinley / Chesterfield may be delayed by up to 60 minutes. Some services between Sheffield and Chesterfield may be diverted and not call at Dronfield. These delays will continue until further notice.

Replacement bus service

The 22:47 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will start at Grindleford. A replacement bus service will leave Sheffield at 22:50, calling at Dore & Totley and Grindleford and then on to Manchester Piccadilly, setting down only as required.

I fear the worse but hope the person hit is not too badly hurt.