Testimonials
“St. Paul’s school, have been absolutely amazing! They are very focused on each child as an individual and they adapt and are flexible when it comes to supporting and meeting the needs of the children. I speak for my child and what I’ve observed when visiting the school.
The children are all very happy and well looked after, the teachers are enthusiastic and supportive. The children are encouraged throughout the day and settle in well to do and complete their work. The children and teachers work really well together, and this is extended to the relationship they have with us parents, we are very involved with what’s going on at school and the progress our child is making.
My son is extremely happy at school his 1:2:1 is absolutely amazing. The leadership of the school Miss Palmer has had a great vision for her school and she constantly improves and thinks out the box with the children as her main focus. I honestly couldn’t think of a better school I’d want my son to attend.”
The children are all very happy and well looked after, the teachers are enthusiastic and supportive. The children are encouraged throughout the day and settle in well to do and complete their work. The children and teachers work really well together, and this is extended to the relationship they have with us parents, we are very involved with what’s going on at school and the progress our child is making.
My son is extremely happy at school his 1:2:1 is absolutely amazing. The leadership of the school Miss Palmer has had a great vision for her school and she constantly improves and thinks out the box with the children as her main focus. I honestly couldn’t think of a better school I’d want my son to attend.”
Parent
We all feel *CHILD NAME REDACTED* has come on leaps and bounds during his time at St. Paul's, we have seen him grow in confidence, independence, he wants to learn, he feels supported and understood, enabling him to feel safe, build positive relationships both in and out of school, which he had little experience of before.
Ms Cuthbertson and Ms Preece work very closely with *CHILD NAME REDACTED* and us, and us with them, they are very informative and supportive , we have good communication paths, enabling us to work cohesively and consistently, something a young boy with *CHILD NAME REDACTED* difficulties needs.
We would like to thank all of the school team for their collaborative working and support they give to *CHILD NAME REDACTED* and ourselves. Looking forward to continue to see him develop, grow and achieve his future goals.
Testimonial from a Care Home
“Our PGCE Secondary and PCET trainees studying at Birmingham City University have significantly benefited from the partnership recently set up with St Paul’s School. Trainees have been involved in numerous subjects and activities, some of which were normally out of their comfort zone. This has afforded them the opportunity to extend their skills and their understanding of working with learners who may have a SEND or who may have a behavioural problem.
The photos we received, particularly of the Design and Technology trainees who have spent time in the kitchens helping young learners to cook, reminded us why we go into teaching. The learners were so proud of their achievements aided by BCU trainees. Trainees have been quick to feedback on the support they have received from the school and how they have enjoyed working with the learners. I know some learners plan to return. We are really keen to continue this partnership and hope the school are able to do so.”
Karen McGrath - Associate Professor PF HEA
Head of Department Secondary and PCET - Birmingham City University
"Hi Helena, Thank you for your support throughout the process, the placement have made me aware of many practices that would help me in my NQT year, the entire team was very supportive and hands on whenever needed.
I would not have thought that I would say this on Friday, but honestly, I am sad to leave specially after building an excellent relationship with the pupils in the school. You do an amazing job at the school and I would like to take the opportunity to volunteer whenever I could. Please keep up this excellent effort for an excellent cause the children here are so lovely although they have trouble to express their feeling and emotions, you could tell that all try to get attention and all in their own way.
I hope I have made a difference with some of the kids and hope I have left a good impression with the all the staff too. You all are superstars."
Hamdi Ghailan
Birmingham City University Student
Good afternoon Kerenza I am sorry this has taken me so long to do but I am just emailing to thank you for all the support you gave in transitioning JK from George Dixon Primary to St Pauls. From the initial phone calls, to transition days to providing a start date all ran so smoothly for a pupil who is very vulnerable with attachment difficulties.
Not only me, but other members of our team at George Dixon Primary who had never been to St Pauls before, were met and made to feel welcome, making the experience for both us and JK easy. Staff here have commented on how polite and welcoming your staff were and I hope you can pass this on to them.
JK’s Mum was also very impressed when I brought her and having two other siblings here at George Dixon Primary meant it was always going to be tricky for Mum however she has been so very positive.
It was a very difficult decision to let JK go to another school, particularly a special alternative provision so thank you for all your time you spent making us all welcome and sharing very highly confidential information, specifically around safeguarding.
I have copied our school Principal Officer into this email, I hope you don't mind but I think it is important for SENAR to know how well this worked. Keep up the good work at St Pauls.
Kate Butcher
Acting SENCO - George Dixon Primary School
“St Paul's school offers an ' above and beyond' service to its Pupils. Senior leaders are able to tailor programmes to suit their learners needs. Mentors and support staff within the school shadow their learners to ensure they are engaged and getting the best from their programmes of learning.
Learners are offered the opportunity to take part in a variety of vocational subjects that enhance confidence and allow learners to gain valuable skills for life.
Learners have on occasion excelled in these environments, this, no doubt, is due to the fantastic nurturing and support provided by St Paul’s staff.“
External Provider
“After being out of education for some time, we were beginning to think *** wouldn’t find a school place again. We were concerned that she wouldn’t be able to cope with a school setting as she had rarely experienced a full day in the classroom, often having to sit out of lessons and also being at home having been excluded for over a year.
However St. Paul's took on the challenge and set about integrating *** to school in a very measured way. Although a year 7 student, she began her time there in the primary unit, building up her confidence and managing relationships with other children in a relaxed but structured setting. Being the eldest there really helped her self esteem which had suffered badly due to previous school experiences.
*** is now at the secondary school and making progress, she talks a lot about school, the staff team who she loves and how she is having to work really hard to catch up on her years out. Although still not a 'model student', *** is happy and part of the school community, she has benefited a great deal from the nurturing approach to education that St. Paul's provides.“
Parent
