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Inadequate school seeks improvement
A FAILING school has been described as inadequate and received the lowest grade possible during their Ofsted inspection.
Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary School, Tollesbury Road, has now been given notice to improve and will need to be inspected again in six months to see if anything has changed.
Inspector Rob McKeown said in his report: "Since it was last inspected in 2003 the quality of education provided at Tolleshunt D'Arcy Primary School has declined.
"Significant improvement is required in relation to standards, achievement and in aspects of leadership and management."
Mr McKeown did comment on some recent improvements at the school, which had been recognised by pupils, but still criticised the standard of education and pupils' results.
He said: "Children get a good start in the reception class and most pupils then make satisfactory progress in years one and two. After that progress is too inconsistent and for many pupils is inadequate.
"Standards in Year Six key stage two have fallen since the last inspection and the latest national test results in 2007 were below average in english and mathematics and exceptionally low in science.
"Boys' results in all three subjects were also exceptionally low.
"Although pupils currently in Year Six are benefiting from good teaching which is helping them to recover some of the lost ground their targets indicate that standards will remain below average this year."
But pupils, staff and parents are encouraged by some of the more recent improvements after a period of change.
The school has a new interim headteacher. She took over from Penny Smith in April - who had taken over from Lynn Spencer-Campbell at the start of the academic year while she is on sick leave.
Marianne Fuller, the interim head, said: "I think it the report is disappointing given the amount of work staff had done.
"There was a recognition there had to be an improvement and there has been a lot of progress but the school was not able to provide enough evidence of this.
"I do think there is a positive atmosphere at the school and the children are keen to do well.
"We had a meeting for parents and acknowledged their concerns and they are very supportive.
"I have been a head for 16 years and have worked in schools with challenging circumstances and this is a school with these circumstances but I can see progress being made.
"We welcome the next inspection."
6:18am Wednesday 14th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: sophie massey on 7:22pm Wed 14 May 08
There is absolutely no need for the newspaper to include this news as front page cover. I am astounded by the lack of respect journalists are showing regarding to the staff and the pupils in that matter. A visit to the school and a dialogue with its pupils, parents and staff would have been more beneficial.[bold]bold[/bold]
There is absolutely no need for the newspaper to include this news as front page cover. I am astounded by the lack of respect journalists are showing regarding to the staff and the pupils in that matter. A visit to the school and a dialogue with its pupils, parents and staff would have been more beneficial.
Posted by: C Goodfellow, Tolleshunt D'arcy on 8:43pm Wed 14 May 08
Unfortunately, Mr. Cornell did not get his facts right as the school did not receive the lowest grade given by Ofsted but I suppose that would not make the headlines!
Unfortunately, Mr. Cornell did not get his facts right as the school did not receive the lowest grade given by Ofsted but I suppose that would not make the headlines!
Posted by: anon, tiptree on 11:18pm Wed 14 May 08
This column proves that the journalist has never [bold]actually[/bold] visited D'arcy school and he is basing his comments on one single document- (which he hasn't even read properly)the article shows a lack of understanding, research and intelligence-I know many children who have good memories of D'arcy and have received a good education at this school- you will have difficulty finding a more hardworking and dedicated group of teachers- I hope that future parents will take time to visit the school - D'arcy is [bold]neither[/bold] inadequate or failing.
This column proves that the journalist has never
actually visited D'arcy school and he is basing his comments on one single document- (which he hasn't even read properly)the article shows a lack of understanding, research and intelligence-I know many children who have good memories of D'arcy and have received a good education at this school- you will have difficulty finding a more hardworking and dedicated group of teachers- I hope that future parents will take time to visit the school - D'arcy is
neither inadequate or failing.
Posted by: Debbie Lawes, Tolleshunt D'arcy on 11:19am Thu 15 May 08
I was very unhappy to see that D'arcy School hit the front pages, due to their ofsted report. I have my son in Reception, and my Daughter will start in September 2008. I have no concerns with the teaching staff and I am dissapointed that you didn't come to the school to ask the parents how they feel. I only hope you haven't put off any other parents moving to the area.
I was very unhappy to see that D'arcy School hit the front pages, due to their ofsted report. I have my son in Reception, and my Daughter will start in September 2008. I have no concerns with the teaching staff and I am dissapointed that you didn't come to the school to ask the parents how they feel. I only hope you haven't put off any other parents moving to the area.
Posted by: Julie Smith on 2:43pm Thu 15 May 08
The reporter should read the report fully before writing as the facts he has stated are incorrect. Front Page I would have thought there are other stories that should have this space!!!
The reporter should read the report fully before writing as the facts he has stated are incorrect. Front Page I would have thought there are other stories that should have this space!!!
Posted by: Denise Scott, Tolleshunt D'Arcy on 3:23pm Thu 15 May 08
I would just like to reassure potential parents and pupils of Tolleshunt D'Arcy School that the school is a happy and vibrant place, and I have no doubts at all that my 7 year old son is receiving an excellent education. He is a happy and well-balanced, calm child who enjoys school. I have three older children who have passed through the school - one is now at University studying for an Honours Degree in Physics, another has a full-time interesting job, and the third is studying for his GCSEs. I have always considered the staff (some current staff taught my now 20 year old) to be considerate, caring and genuinely interested in the progress of their pupils. There certainly is NO reason to unjustly humiliate not only the school, but the parents who have quite rightly chosen to send their children there. A more helpful approach would be to encourage and assist, rather than outwardly condemn.
I would just like to reassure potential parents and pupils of Tolleshunt D'Arcy School that the school is a happy and vibrant place, and I have no doubts at all that my 7 year old son is receiving an excellent education. He is a happy and well-balanced, calm child who enjoys school. I have three older children who have passed through the school - one is now at University studying for an Honours Degree in Physics, another has a full-time interesting job, and the third is studying for his GCSEs. I have always considered the staff (some current staff taught my now 20 year old) to be considerate, caring and genuinely interested in the progress of their pupils. There certainly is NO reason to unjustly humiliate not only the school, but the parents who have quite rightly chosen to send their children there. A more helpful approach would be to encourage and assist, rather than outwardly condemn.
Posted by: Paul Goldsmith, Little Totham on 4:13pm Thu 15 May 08
My daughter is in reception. She skips into school, she never cries, she has many friends who come to our house and vice versa. Her teacher(s) are of the highest calibre with commensurate commitment. The parents have gelled very well. You only see smiles at the gates. It is a small friendly school with moral standards and guidance for the kids. The Summer Fayre on 27th June will show you the dynamic at work from all concerned, children, parents and teachers. If you want your child to be happy AND learn, send them here. The OFsted will only improve the school and children coming here will benefit from the improvements which are already in place and recognised. The reporter clearly has limited experience if he has failed to investigate the report to qualify the content. Perhaps getting out and speaking to people who know the school wold have paid dividends in providing a more balanced piece of reportage. But that would mean more than simply cutting and pasting from an OFsted document. Maybe the newspaper could advertise our school fayre to promulgate the future rather than denegrate from an ill-informed point of view. I worry for the future of 'news' in Maldon. get off yer bum.
My daughter is in reception. She skips into school, she never cries, she has many friends who come to our house and vice versa. Her teacher(s) are of the highest calibre with commensurate commitment. The parents have gelled very well. You only see smiles at the gates. It is a small friendly school with moral standards and guidance for the kids. The Summer Fayre on 27th June will show you the dynamic at work from all concerned, children, parents and teachers. If you want your child to be happy AND learn, send them here. The OFsted will only improve the school and children coming here will benefit from the improvements which are already in place and recognised. The reporter clearly has limited experience if he has failed to investigate the report to qualify the content. Perhaps getting out and speaking to people who know the school wold have paid dividends in providing a more balanced piece of reportage. But that would mean more than simply cutting and pasting from an OFsted document. Maybe the newspaper could advertise our school fayre to promulgate the future rather than denegrate from an ill-informed point of view. I worry for the future of 'news' in Maldon. get off yer bum.
Posted by: ann shepherd, tolleshunt major on 5:03pm Thu 15 May 08
To much pressure is put upon our children in primary school. My children are happy here, they are enjoying their childhood, which is very sort lived in todays world. They have a good understanding with their teachers, but most of all they are learning. Children learn at different levels they are not all perfect and cannot be expected to all perform at the top. This school reflects that by offering booster classes. Schools today are not perfect there will always be issues, but unfortunately this reporter decided to write about negative issues or rather copy details from the Ofsted report, (shame on you for copying someones work). Had he had a good education and researched his facts carefully he would have found out some good things this school has achieved. If any parents take notice of this report ask yourself if your children are happy, are they learing and do they enjoy attending school, if yes then please post a report on this site, or write a letter to the
Maldon and Burham (not that they will print it of course, as condeming news is all they are interested in).
To much pressure is put upon our children in primary school. My children are happy here, they are enjoying their childhood, which is very sort lived in todays world. They have a good understanding with their teachers, but most of all they are learning. Children learn at different levels they are not all perfect and cannot be expected to all perform at the top. This school reflects that by offering booster classes. Schools today are not perfect there will always be issues, but unfortunately this reporter decided to write about negative issues or rather copy details from the Ofsted report, (shame on you for copying someones work). Had he had a good education and researched his facts carefully he would have found out some good things this school has achieved. If any parents take notice of this report ask yourself if your children are happy, are they learing and do they enjoy attending school, if yes then please post a report on this site, or write a letter to the
Maldon and Burham (not that they will print it of course, as condeming news is all they are interested in).
Posted by: withheld, darcy on 5:14pm Thu 15 May 08
There have been issues with this school, as there are with many schools. where are the front page headlines for them. i know of many shocking stories of local schools, bullying, drugs and so on, but an ofsted report is such shocking news, i think not. hopefully parents are happy with their children at this school. I must say that the school is improving with a change of head though
There have been issues with this school, as there are with many schools. where are the front page headlines for them. i know of many shocking stories of local schools, bullying, drugs and so on, but an ofsted report is such shocking news, i think not. hopefully parents are happy with their children at this school. I must say that the school is improving with a change of head though
Posted by: Julie Turton, Tolleshunt D'Arcy on 6:22pm Thu 15 May 08
The Teachers, head and Governors are turning our school around I am proud to be a parent of three well rounded and happy children attending. Our school within six months will become one of the best schools in the district.
The Teachers, head and Governors are turning our school around I am proud to be a parent of three well rounded and happy children attending. Our school within six months will become one of the best schools in the district.
Posted by: a Parent on 6:36pm Thu 15 May 08
I am a parent of a boy in the middle of this 'inadequate' school. It is not by luck he finished year 2 with level 3's (above average) in all subjects and is still making very good progress. Above all, he is very happy here. When Ofsted return in 6 months, I hope the paper will be as quick to report on all the improvements that are, already, being made.
I am a parent of a boy in the middle of this 'inadequate' school. It is not by luck he finished year 2 with level 3's (above average) in all subjects and is still making very good progress. Above all, he is very happy here. When Ofsted return in 6 months, I hope the paper will be as quick to report on all the improvements that are, already, being made.
Posted by: withheld, Tollesbury on 7:07pm Thu 15 May 08
This article should have praised the dedication of all the Staff at D'Arcy School and the examplary work ethics of its teachers.We wish them all the best in the future. Go St Nicholas, go![bold][bold]bold[/bold] [/bold]
This article should have praised the dedication of all the Staff at D'Arcy School and the examplary work ethics of its teachers.We wish them all the best in the future. Go St Nicholas, go!
Posted by: with held, France on 7:10pm Thu 15 May 08
Allez- D'Arcy !!
Don't be put off by tabloids!
Allez- D'Arcy !!
Don't be put off by tabloids!
Posted by: withheld on 8:02pm Thu 15 May 08
I am pleased to read so many positive comments.
We are all behind you D`Arcy so keep smiling and doing what you do best !!!
Pleased to see not everyone believes what they read in the papers.
I am pleased to read so many positive comments.
We are all behind you D`Arcy so keep smiling and doing what you do best !!!
Pleased to see not everyone believes what they read in the papers.
Posted by: Penny Smith, Braintree on 8:32pm Thu 15 May 08
I trust some or all of these comments will be published in the next edition of your newspaper. I have never met such a dedicated and hard-working bunch of people as the teachers and non-teaching staff at Tolleshunt D'Arcy.
I trust some or all of these comments will be published in the next edition of your newspaper. I have never met such a dedicated and hard-working bunch of people as the teachers and non-teaching staff at Tolleshunt D'Arcy.
Posted by: withheld on 8:38pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]C Goodfellow[/bold] wrote:
Unfortunately, Mr. Cornell did not get his facts right as the school did not receive the lowest grade given by Ofsted but I suppose that would not make the headlines![/quote] Having just read the report on the ofsted website, I'd like to point out that "Overall effectiveness of the school Grade: 4" [bold]is[/bold] the lowest item on the list, you can argue that if they required special measures that would be a lower grade, but its all schematics, they may do well in other areas, but overall they have the lowest grade possible based on the documents key.
Having my 5 year old at two local schools recently I have seen the difference in educational standards between a school with a good ofsted rating and a poor one.
Reception teacher in poor rated school
Teacher - "Well we like them to be able to count to 3 by the end of the reception class"
Us - "He can already count to 15 and has a good grasp of adding and subtracting"
Teacher - "Yes I know, but the other children can't and we need them to all be able to do the same"
Moved to well rated school a week later (we were very lucky!!)
Teacher - "Yes he's very bright, doing well we are working on adding and subtracting with him as well as simple division problems, with your help at home he will do well"
It was reasonably obvious our boy was risking stagnation and boredom because the school (or teacher) weren't willing or able for what ever reason to challenge the kids who were doing well already.
Just my view
C Goodfellow wrote:
Unfortunately, Mr. Cornell did not get his facts right as the school did not receive the lowest grade given by Ofsted but I suppose that would not make the headlines!
Having just read the report on the ofsted website, I'd like to point out that "Overall effectiveness of the school Grade: 4"
is the lowest item on the list, you can argue that if they required special measures that would be a lower grade, but its all schematics, they may do well in other areas, but overall they have the lowest grade possible based on the documents key.
Having my 5 year old at two local schools recently I have seen the difference in educational standards between a school with a good ofsted rating and a poor one.
Reception teacher in poor rated school
Teacher - "Well we like them to be able to count to 3 by the end of the reception class"
Us - "He can already count to 15 and has a good grasp of adding and subtracting"
Teacher - "Yes I know, but the other children can't and we need them to all be able to do the same"
Moved to well rated school a week later (we were very lucky!!)
Teacher - "Yes he's very bright, doing well we are working on adding and subtracting with him as well as simple division problems, with your help at home he will do well"
It was reasonably obvious our boy was risking stagnation and boredom because the school (or teacher) weren't willing or able for what ever reason to challenge the kids who were doing well already.
Just my view
Posted by: A. Burns, Tolleshunt D'Arcy on 10:04am Fri 16 May 08
It is unfortunate that neither Mr. Cornell nor his Editor took the time to visit the school before plastering such discouraging information on front page. They would have been better informed and could have written a more balanced view of St. Nicholas, but that wouldn’t sell papers. Is that why, a story on another local school receiving a very good Ofsted report was buried in page 4? That achievement should have made the front page!
The inspector gave a grade 4 for the ‘Overall effectiveness of the school’, but there was no mention in the article of the grade 3s awarded for ‘Personal Development and well-being’, ‘Teaching & Learning’, ‘Curriculum’, ‘Care, guidance and support’, and ‘Leadership and management’ or for the much deserved grade 2 given under the ‘Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage’.
I trust that ‘Just my view’ (a previously posted comment above), is not inferring that the Reception teacher in their ‘poor rated school’ was from St. Nicholas.
It is also not just ‘schematics’ (you meant semantics, right?) that Special Measures were not instituted, THAT would have been a lower grade.
St. Nicholas is a vibrant school, the children are happy there.
I hope that prospective parents will visit the school, walk through its bright, interesting classrooms, meet the staff and see that their children can and will do well attending there. Please don’t base your decision on this piece of journalistic sensationalism.
It is unfortunate that neither Mr. Cornell nor his Editor took the time to visit the school before plastering such discouraging information on front page. They would have been better informed and could have written a more balanced view of St. Nicholas, but that wouldn’t sell papers. Is that why, a story on another local school receiving a very good Ofsted report was buried in page 4? That achievement should have made the front page!
The inspector gave a grade 4 for the ‘Overall effectiveness of the school’, but there was no mention in the article of the grade 3s awarded for ‘Personal Development and well-being’, ‘Teaching & Learning’, ‘Curriculum’, ‘Care, guidance and support’, and ‘Leadership and management’ or for the much deserved grade 2 given under the ‘Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage’.
I trust that ‘Just my view’ (a previously posted comment above), is not inferring that the Reception teacher in their ‘poor rated school’ was from St. Nicholas.
It is also not just ‘schematics’ (you meant semantics, right?) that Special Measures were not instituted, THAT would have been a lower grade.
St. Nicholas is a vibrant school, the children are happy there.
I hope that prospective parents will visit the school, walk through its bright, interesting classrooms, meet the staff and see that their children can and will do well attending there. Please don’t base your decision on this piece of journalistic sensationalism.
Posted by: withheld, tolleshunt darcy on 11:41am Fri 16 May 08
This school welcomes children from many different walks of life, and none are discriminated against because of there disabilites, they are taught to be equals. there will always be children who are quick learners and others that take a little more time. this is reflected by mixing the children according their abilities. my child is mixed with older ones for some subjects because she is finding that subject easier. others are given extra help where needed. so in reply to the previous but one post do not assume because of one schools attitude this applies to all. i think the parents of Tolleshunt Darcy School should contact this newspaper a force them to print our point of view. i also agree with Mrs Burns, what about the other grades that were given in the ofstead report. it just goes to show never believe what the papers tell you.
This school welcomes children from many different walks of life, and none are discriminated against because of there disabilites, they are taught to be equals. there will always be children who are quick learners and others that take a little more time. this is reflected by mixing the children according their abilities. my child is mixed with older ones for some subjects because she is finding that subject easier. others are given extra help where needed. so in reply to the previous but one post do not assume because of one schools attitude this applies to all. i think the parents of Tolleshunt Darcy School should contact this newspaper a force them to print our point of view. i also agree with Mrs Burns, what about the other grades that were given in the ofstead report. it just goes to show never believe what the papers tell you.
Posted by: alice dibley, essex on 12:45pm Fri 16 May 08
what complete nonsense! how dare you print this rubbish. i have personal experience of this school and can safely say it is in very good hands, especially mr woodrow who has revolutionised areas of concern. shame on you.
what complete nonsense! how dare you print this rubbish. i have personal experience of this school and can safely say it is in very good hands, especially mr woodrow who has revolutionised areas of concern. shame on you.
Posted by: alice dibley, essex on 12:45pm Fri 16 May 08
what complete nonsense! how dare you print this rubbish. i have personal experience of this school and can safely say it is in very good hands, especially mr woodrow who has revolutionised areas of concern. shame on you.
what complete nonsense! how dare you print this rubbish. i have personal experience of this school and can safely say it is in very good hands, especially mr woodrow who has revolutionised areas of concern. shame on you.
Posted by: Angry Parent, D\'Arcy on 5:54pm Fri 16 May 08
What a very insensitive way to report on this matter!
How do you think parents of children starting in September feel after reading this article?!
What further damage have you done by making this front page news!!
I have a son in Year 3 who is very happy and doing extremely well at school. He has been identified as a higher achiever and is being encouraged along with many other children.
Yes, I accept the school has areas to improve but improvements are ALREADY visible and continue to do so everyday!
I agree with A Burns above, parents should visit the school and make their own minds up!
Let's hope we make FRONT page rather than page 4 when we get our 'Outstanding' in the next Ofsted Report!!!
What a very insensitive way to report on this matter!
How do you think parents of children starting in September feel after reading this article?!
What further damage have you done by making this front page news!!
I have a son in Year 3 who is very happy and doing extremely well at school. He has been identified as a higher achiever and is being encouraged along with many other children.
Yes, I accept the school has areas to improve but improvements are ALREADY visible and continue to do so everyday!
I agree with A Burns above, parents should visit the school and make their own minds up!
Let's hope we make FRONT page rather than page 4 when we get our 'Outstanding' in the next Ofsted Report!!!
Posted by: MRS JAY, tolleshunt darcy on 7:22pm Fri 16 May 08
I have a child in reception who enjoys going to school. Yes we have issues within the school BUT they have been identified. You can see the progress that has been made and continues to be so. Teachers and staff are giving 100% to improve our school and i along with many other parents give our support too. You would be a fool to think your child would not get anything but a balanced education from st nicholas school. Keep up the good work.
I have a child in reception who enjoys going to school. Yes we have issues within the school BUT they have been identified. You can see the progress that has been made and continues to be so. Teachers and staff are giving 100% to improve our school and i along with many other parents give our support too. You would be a fool to think your child would not get anything but a balanced education from st nicholas school. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Saskia Pollack, Colchester on 10:58pm Fri 16 May 08
I am shocked by the lack of respect shown by the journalist towards teachers and of course, pupils from St Nicholas primary school. I did my work experience over 9 months ago there, and I am pleased to admit i enjoyed it very much. I took into account the [bold]huge[/bold] amount of work put into the school day by day, and I wish all the teachers, pupils and parents the best for the future.
I am shocked by the lack of respect shown by the journalist towards teachers and of course, pupils from St Nicholas primary school. I did my work experience over 9 months ago there, and I am pleased to admit i enjoyed it very much. I took into account the
huge amount of work put into the school day by day, and I wish all the teachers, pupils and parents the best for the future.
Posted by: Nick Rigby, Tollesbury on 9:03am Tue 20 May 08
St Nicholas Primary is an excellent school with a dedicated hard working staff team. I will continue to send my children there confident that they will thrive and be happy in the stimulating environment the school provides.
St Nicholas Primary is an excellent school with a dedicated hard working staff team. I will continue to send my children there confident that they will thrive and be happy in the stimulating environment the school provides.
Posted by: D'arcy FB, TOLLESHUNT D\'ARCY on 9:34am Tue 20 May 08
An absolutely disgraceful piece of journalism ! The change in results at St Nicholas Primary has been incredible and that is all down to the professionalism and commitment from the staff, which has inspired pupils to achieve some fine results. Perhaps Mr Cornell, the journalist (sic) that came up with this garbage should be inspected - I doubt his rating would be much to shout about
An absolutely disgraceful piece of journalism ! The change in results at St Nicholas Primary has been incredible and that is all down to the professionalism and commitment from the staff, which has inspired pupils to achieve some fine results. Perhaps Mr Cornell, the journalist (sic) that came up with this garbage should be inspected - I doubt his rating would be much to shout about
Posted by: Paul Gilham, editor, Maldon & Burnham Standard on 3:51pm Tue 20 May 08
[bold]Editor’s note:[/bold] The Standard will be publishing a selection of the comments above in this week's edition — despite suggestions we might not.
However, as one commentator above notes, special measures are not directly a part of the report grading system, and I therefore stand by my reporter’s words. While the school could have been put in special measures (instead being given notice to improve), such moves are separate from the marks an inspector gives.
Since our story was about the Ofsted report published last week, we naturally focused on that report, but did quote the current head at some length, explaining the school had made progress since its inspection two months ago.
We hope St Nicholas will continue to improve and look forward to publishing stories about its further success.
Editor’s note: The Standard will be publishing a selection of the comments above in this week's edition — despite suggestions we might not.
However, as one commentator above notes, special measures are not directly a part of the report grading system, and I therefore stand by my reporter’s words. While the school could have been put in special measures (instead being given notice to improve), such moves are separate from the marks an inspector gives.
Since our story was about the Ofsted report published last week, we naturally focused on that report, but did quote the current head at some length, explaining the school had made progress since its inspection two months ago.
We hope St Nicholas will continue to improve and look forward to publishing stories about its further success.
Posted by: Parent, Major on 9:17pm Tue 20 May 08
It is sad to see a local paper producing such [bold]negative[/bold] publicity on this item when there are a lot more serious issues in this area that need front page exposure!! I can only agree [bold]strongly[/bold] with what has been positively stated before - the school has such a dedicated team of staff that it has already greatly improved since the Ofsted report took place. As you state Mr Gilham you [bold]will[/bold] look forward to publishing success from Tolleshunt D'Arcy Primary - I can guarantee it. [italic]My child will continue to wear his uniform with pride as he has always done.[/italic]
It is sad to see a local paper producing such
negative publicity on this item when there are a lot more serious issues in this area that need front page exposure!! I can only agree
strongly with what has been positively stated before - the school has such a dedicated team of staff that it has already greatly improved since the Ofsted report took place. As you state Mr Gilham you
will look forward to publishing success from Tolleshunt D'Arcy Primary - I can guarantee it.
My child will continue to wear his uniform with pride as he has always done. Posted by: Jack, Maldon on 5:48pm Sat 24 May 08
Worth noting the key fact the government does not like mentioning which are that the key base for educational success is the home.
Strongest predictor of will a child go to university is did the parent. Strongest traditional predictor of how ell a child will do in primary is the level of the mother's education. Strong predictor of how well a child does at school; how many books are actively used in the home. (related to parents's edcuation as well, obviously...). And so on...
Get the idea? Take responsibility for your child's educational success (read with them, watch good movies together, go on trips to museums, discuss things with them etc); what a school does is only a bonus....
Worth noting the key fact the government does not like mentioning which are that the key base for educational success is the home.
Strongest predictor of will a child go to university is did the parent. Strongest traditional predictor of how ell a child will do in primary is the level of the mother's education. Strong predictor of how well a child does at school; how many books are actively used in the home. (related to parents's edcuation as well, obviously...). And so on...
Get the idea? Take responsibility for your child's educational success (read with them, watch good movies together, go on trips to museums, discuss things with them etc); what a school does is only a bonus....
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