Please find below some of the feedback we have received:
"My child completes all work and is happy!"
(Parent)
"I can't praise school enough for all the work my child has done in lessons, we were nervous and apprehensive at first about Acorns but that has completely turned around."
(Parent)
"The way the students and staff get on is amazing."
(Parent)
"Communication is amazing even during her apprenticeship."
(Parent)
"There is a massive range of subjects available to my child."
(Parent)
"My child is learning new things and taking in more than at mainstream."
(Parent)
"My child fully participates in everything outside of the curriculum and probably even helps organise it."
(Parent)
"My child is part of student council."
(Parent)
"My child is more confident now they attend Acorns."
(Parent)
"The school are very supportive of my child's needs and support the family. Acorns help my child with her emotional needs and coping strategies."
(Parent)
"My sons transition was flawless and we're really happy how he is at his new school, great work with all the staff."
(Parent)
"I wish my daughter had attended Acorns sooner."
(Parent)
“All problems have been dealt with as soon as they have been made aware, some have already been dealt with before I was aware there was a problem. Cannot fault them at all. So much better than the previous school my daughter attended.”
(Parent)
"The support has been amazing. It feels like you really care and have listened. We have been offered lots of support and help for my daughter to apply for college courses, two tours have then been arranged for two different colleges. I have been given lots of feedback on the progress of my daughter and I have seen a big improvement."
(Parent)
“She is learning so much more in just 1 day then she was learning in a full week at previous school.”
(Parent)
“Was so nervous & worried about sending my child to The Acorn's but all for nothing as she is coming on so much you would not believe she is the same child. I only wish it had happened sooner as she has missed out on so much of her education. Thankfully the Acorn's staff have made her feel safe, wanted and she wants to learn again unlike previous school”
(Parent)
“He’s come on loads since being at The Acorns School.”
(Parent)
“Understanding.”
(Parent)
“After 3 years of absolute hell in mainstream schooling, Acorns have been a godsend for our daughter. The support, care and understanding they provide had meant she has gone from non-attendance and unmanageable mental health to full attendance and great mental health support. The staff are so friendly and communicate regularly to us with updates on her progress.”
(Parent)
“This school has exceeded my expectations. The staff are excellent and resolve any issues immediately.”
(Parent)
“My daughter is doing fantastic since moving to The Acorns. I can't thank the staff enough for the support and learning she is receiving”
(Parent)
"The work I get given is at a level I can cope with and the support I get if I struggle is good. The teacher helps me and does not force me into work, she takes time and does not rush me, instead gives me time to process."
(Pupil)
"I like attending, the tutors are sound, I get on well with them, they have a chat with me then I will do my work. I do a lot of work, English and Maths and sometimes play games, lots of questions, quick fire games, it's good."
(Pupil)
During the pandemic I received daily telephone calls from both his support worker and from the out of school learning. Everyone made sure he stayed on track physically, socially and emotionally the support given was fantastic.
T.Williams (Parent)
Despite restrictions, walking in and around here today, the atmosphere is lovely.
J.Bather (Senior Advisor)
Acorns school were amazing through lock down. They rang every day to check, not just if my daughter was ok, but the rest of our family were and did we need any support. They also provided any work that my daughter needed. Thank you to all the staff at Acorns.
P.Scott (Parent)
My grandson starts his college course at Southport next week. Could you please pass on to all staff who helped him so much my thanks and best wishes. All his family really appreciate the progress he made and the confidence he gained during his short time at the Acorns.
J.Grady (Grandparent / Parent Governor)
As the registered manager of a Children’s care home where two pupils were registered at Acorns throughout the lockdown period I could not have asked for more support from an educational provider. During the very strange and uncertain times for young people there was always a member of staff contacting them every day to discuss any concerns or worries they may have had. There were tutors calling to discuss academic progress with work that was being sent via the post or accessible on line and also general welfare calls from their form tutors to discuss their emotional wellbeing.
As our young people have a bespoke educational package which includes alternative provisions such as Hair and beauty, tutors were able to arrange provision for the young people to be given model heads for them to complete practical elements of their course work. Their commitment to the young people, particularly those in year 11 and awaiting GCSE results was fantastic and I can’t thank the staff enough for all their hard work demonstrated to those in my care.
Cherry Tree Children’s Home
You all did a great job keeping in touch with us every day checking we were ok, getting the food parcels out then the vouchers. Maggie too was great keeping in touch. Fantastic job you all deserve a medal.
J.Olverson (Parent)
Reassured the family, work constantly set out for a routine to be continued in the home. Support was given for the whole family which was appreciated.
R.Harrison (Parent)
School made sure all the family were safe and supported during the pandemic. Food parcels were dropped off and vouchers for shopping was issued. School offsite provision would also ring the house to offer continued support for education.
D.Ward (Parent)
The school made sure the family had all the support they required dropped off food parcels and phoned daily with reassurance of the pandemic changes that were required whilst Owen attend his provision.
T.Kirby (Parent)
Everything the school did for the kids was sound, sorted out all the food so the kids got the parcels then the vouchers for the summer holidays.
P.Nolan (Parent)
Support was provided during the Pandemic to all the family.
Name withheld (Parent)
School was very helpful bringing out work to make sure routine was kept within home schooling. The family was reassured that the education they were delivering was in the correct content. Routine was kept and support all the way through the pandemic.
L.Newsome (Parent)
School updated the family and supported the family during the pandemic, the family was reassured that it was safe to return to school. Constant work was provided this kept my child in a stable and consistent environment.
W.Duke (Parent)
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