Parents Feedback

From parents’ surveys May 2025

• [ my child] Has become much more confident academically
• Since Jan 2025, very happy. He will moan and say negatives but I know it’s not how he feels because I can read his facial expressions and they don’t lie.
• My child has been pushed to reach his full potential
• I cannot champion the school enough
• My daughter has been transformed with the love and care from the school
• You are an exceptional school
• Since starting at CAL [ my child] has gained a second family with friends and loves going to school
• [the school has] made my child flourish
• Small classes are fantastic
• Relaxed caring environment and a lovely diverse cohort of teachers
• This is definitely the right school for him
• My child has developed strong friendships and feels confident in the school environment
• He is more confident about new things, more resilient. He’s much happier
• [My child] looks forward to attending school everyday and is constantly making progress
• [my child] is calmer, happier, enjoys learning and has friends
• My daughter has shown a big difference since she started CAL, academically and mentally
• My child’s confidence and understanding has grown. He does not fear any challenge
• Our child is not the same person since joining CAL. He’s made amazing progress, academically and socially
• We are grateful to CAL that our son got to go here
• Considering she’s only been [at CAL] a little while, she’s improved a great deal and that’s because of the hard work that you do.. Keep it up please
• I feel my son has enjoyed his education so far
• Since starting at CAL in September last year my daughter started to enjoy school again after all the stress at her previous school it’s a great relief.
• I think the leadership of the school is very strong
• We are happy with the curriculum and enrichment opportunities
• Our child’s strengths are being nurtured. We are happy with the school
• He has even begun reading at home with me…
• The therapists are brilliant
• We feel support from the OT has been life changing for him
• They help with life skills like clubs which my son loves
• The uniform relaxation is great. Much less stress
• I have an amazing relationship with the staff – approachable and informed
• I feel safe in the knowledge that concerns about my son are raised straight away
• I’m extremely happy with all that CAL has done for me and my son. I wouldn’t change a thing.
• I think the school is brilliant. I really appreciate the staff, the values, the ethos.
• Constant conversation, email reminders are amazing meaning my child can be as prepared as he can be
• The school is excellent at communication – often send emails or call with every detail about my child.
• My child has just been getting better and better
• I think the current leadership is what the school has been craving