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Success can be measured in many different ways and our goal is to support the students in our care and bring out the best in them.
Below are some testimonials from both students & parents:
"I love my school!"
- Student
"Having a good day at school and listening to my favourite music on the way is the best feeling!"
- Student
We have heard our daughter say how much she enjoys the food at lunchtime and that she's been enjoying connecting with other students in the class, particularly one who has a similar interest in cars like she does.
She was impressed with the FT space yesterday and loved that lesson as well as DT, Science and is excited at the opportunity to use a laptop for English. She has not been overwhelmed when returning home from school which is a first - a noticeable difference, which is quite remarkable given she hasn't been in a school setting since December 23. Many thanks to everyone involved in supporting a great start to the new term.
- Parent Email, September 2024
Good evening,
This is amazing news Michael seems very happy lately, laughing and joking - it's so lovely, he is becoming more confident in himself and socially, over the holidays we went camping with family before he wouldn’t talk to anyone but he instigated a lot of conversations.
He’s being more open with his sensory needs and over the holidays he has asked for some chews he does have these but said he’s embarrassed to use them at school, with that if he does use them he may over uses them and his jaw hurts.
I'm glad he's making friends and this is something he's really struggled with in the past. He has mentioned to me about Adam’s birthday party, Adam has invited him but I think he's worried about asking details so if it's allowed I'm happy for my contact details to be shared with his parents. I would love for him to see his friends out of school. (I understand if this isn't allowed).
1:1 in Maths would be fantastic last year he said he really likes Mr Topliss and I think he makes a big difference.
He is making unbelievable progress and we are extremely proud of him.
If there is anything that you feel we can do please let me know.
- Parent Email, September 2024
Unfortunately our son doesn’t feed much information back to us, but always comes home stating he’s had a good day. We are amazed at how much he is achieving and doing at Grateley, in such a short time.
He has changed so much already and has built up so much confidence . No longer do we have meltdowns in the morning and he’s always happy to get ready to attend school, which has been very different over the past 5 years.
He’s been coming home with many wonderful things he has created and baked which he usually wouldn’t undertake. Honestly we as a family can’t praise you all enough for the change and support you are providing him.
- Parent Email, September 2024
Star Student Outcomes
Making things better one step at a time
Here at Grateley House School our aim is for all students to develop and improve their skills, so they can do the things they want to do within their lives, to the best of their ability.
We want to celebrate their successes and when they find something challenging, we will work alongside them to get things back on track.
The important thing is knowing what the next step is and that is how the Student Star helps.
How does the Student Star work?
The Student Star helps Key Workers to look at what your child’s life is like. It focuses on nine areas of life that are important to all young people such as practical skills and well-being.
Each area comes with a five-step scale called the ‘Journey of Change’ and each step has a different colour.
Together with your child we will look at the different areas of their life and agree which colour step they are on. This helps us work out what needs to happen next to improve things for your child.
Together, we mark their colours on the Star once a term and as progress is made, their Star shape will get better.
Star outcomes have helped me visually see thje progress I have made during my time at Grateley house school. I found it helpful and enjoyable discussing my progress and what targets need to be put in place. In order to help me reach my future goal of going to university.
- Student, November 2021
I found completing the Student Star with my student brought out discussions they would often shy away from. We were able to have good discussions about our scores on the Star and how they varied from each other’s and give examples of situations which make them score the score given. A good tool to open up good discussions.
- Key Worker, 2021