PARENTAL COMMENTS

(Following receipt of children’s annual reports)

Nursery

2012

"We would like to commend the teachers on all the hard work and effort they have put in to support and mould... to the place she is now, to thank all the teachers for their diligence and time they have dedicated to ..."

"Our beloved son ...has developed many skills during the year some of his cognitive skills are quite high, other skills reflect his behaviour,such as an appreciation of school life. He loves school. He values the teaching of the teachers and has transferred these skills into his every day life. He enjoyed Nursery and is looking forward to Reception."

"We are pleased to see the progress ... has made since he started at Blue Coat school. He is very comfortable writing his name and his counting is good. You have done good work intaking him to the level he is today."

2011

"I have found the 'Home Link' very useful.I've really enjoyed attending the family sessions, they help me understand what and how the children learn. The learning sessions were enjoyeable adn worthwhile, from them we are now members of the library. The trip to Twycross Zoo was great, the days are just not long enough when you need to be back to collect other children. Nursery is very positive, the mix of having fun, with teaching authority and learning is perfectly divided."

".... has really enjoyed her time in nursery, looking forward to attending each morning, especially wake up shake up, the computer and dramatic play lab. She also enjoys bringing school home, playing teacher with her dolls (and mom and dad)"

"...'s communication skills have been significant and most of the activities are a reflection of her progress. She has developed in confidence with respect to reading writing andsharing her views"

Homelink is"very helpful-really nice to know what topics you are doing." The family sessions "I really enjoyed them- as did ....The children love to show you what they do when you are not around" Trip to twycross Zoo "It was a great day out -the teacher's worked really hard! It was brilliant to take ....'s sister too."

"I am full of praise for the hard work and passion shown by alll of the nursery staff - you made ....'s first time at school so enjoyable- you have given him so much confidence - Thank you"

"The homelinks have been a great way for me and... to share her nursery work at home. I do use the website and do use the homelink on there to plan the week ahead. The family sessions have been lovely for ...tospend some one on one time with us parents and to be able to see her in nursery. Tywcross Zoo was really nice place to go, but do enjoy the Big Toddle. A very big thank you to you and the other nursery staff for all your genuine core support and patience."

Nursery " all positive, the mix of having fun, with teaching authority and learning is perfectly divided"

2010

 " ...has thoroughly enjoyed his year at nursery, he settled in well and took advantage of all that was on offer to him. We wanted him to socialise and learn to get along with other's in readiness for school. He has achieved this and much more in a very stimulating environment. Thank you."

"... loves to go to school. Her confidence has improved a lot. She is very keen on reading all her letter sounds. She can use fred talk on simple words. She has made a lot of friends and she looks forward to her new class in September"

"... has come out of her shell slowly and is leaving nursery more confident in herself. She enjoyed the Friday mummy sessions."

" I am very, very impressed with ... growth during these past few months. She has improved in every way imaginable. I couldn't be more grateful.Thank you very much all the teachers."

2009

“It was the first year that… spent in the school setting and thanks to the teacher’s and teaching staff she has really enjoyed it…..has learnt a lot of information and every day she shares her knowledge with every member of her family. The melody and words to the song ‘this is the way we tidy our labs’ is known by even our family friends. Gaining confidence is really a big job for a little child but Blue Coat Nursery helped to build it gradually, step by step, in any activity and within every surrounding…..loves her school, her teacher’s and is looking forward to her new class. Thank you”

“We just would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at the Blue Coat nursery…..has progressed considerably since attending your school. Thank you for providing …with a loving,learning environment. He absolutely loved his time with you”

“I’m really pleased with….progress. Looking at her now you would not believe it was the same child that started in September. For this, I thank all the staff in Nursery for doing such a fantastic job and bringing the best out in my daughter.”

“Thank you for working so hard with…. and making him feel so welcome in his new school environment”

“I am very happy and pleased with my son’s progress. All the nursery teacher’s have helped him move forward, especially with his reading. He loves to use ‘fred talk’ and try’s to read books by himself at home. He also loves the ‘dramatic play lab’. He loves to dress up and pretend at home too. My son is a confident boy and I know he will go on to reception and do well. All down to the preparation of all his nursery teacher’s and me. Thank you for all the excellent work you have done.”

Reception

2012

 "I couldn't be more pleased with how ...has progressed over the last 12 months. His confidence in his counting has improved along with his speech. The support he has been given has been outstanding and I have seen a real change in him, all for the better."

" he was very shy at the start of the year but seems to come out of himself really well. He also really like his teacher."

"I am really pleased because... has improved from when she started. At home she teaches me a lot of things she has learnt at school. She was really happt comong to school everyday."

"there has been a tremendous change in the way she do things. We are very grateful to her teachers who without them thing would have bee difficult, but we thank you all for all your work and continuos efforts and patience, God bless you all."

2011

"A lovely report! Very nicely presented, easy to digest and a nice ideas to include pictures. ...Overall ..... has had a great start to his school life, a lovely reception class and Miss Ridding has had an amazing impact on his developement. When we were looking for schools for..... Blue Coat promised us outstanding progress for our child, should he attend. A promise they have whole heartedly delivered. Thank you!"

"pleased with ....'s report as he only joined Blue Coat just after easter. He has got the hang of all sounds and numbers. Thank you to all teachers who have been working with him."

"As .....parents we are very pleased with his reception report. The layout is superb and the amount of work involved is much appreciated."

".... has had another successful year at Blue Coat Infants. We have been delighted with all areas of his learning. We have been particulary impressed with how the school has been able to respond to his specific reading abilities and have ensured that the curriculum is suited to his needs."

" I am very happy with .....'s profile scores. It gives me the confidence that I needed as asingle parent that...is close to achieving the highest score in the six areas."

"I am very happy that my boy is at one of the highly recommended schools in the U.K. and it's got the best staff"

"Mrs Tipper really seems to have the measure of .... We are so pleased we chose Blue Coat for ..., it's a lovely school and offers excellent opportunities and I know she is very happy there"

"She has made a good report this year. She can recognise and be able to read all of the 30 sounds of the RWI. She can read very simple 3 letters vocabulary. She enjoys her home work, 1 hour every day, such as reading, listening of speaking, writing and a little maths work"

2010

 "...'s first year at Blue Coat Infant School ha sgone extremly quickly. It has been a pleasure to rad about the different things... has achieved during her first year and to see how she has progressed. As parents the most comforting thing is that ... is happy at Blue Coat and we know that she has thoroughly enjoed her first year. We hope year 1 will be the same."

"We are very pleased with ...'s progress in reception. We have been very pleased with how confident she has become in reading books and writing"

"We are  very pleased with ....'s report and the two area's she achieved level 7's in. We would like to thank Mrs... and Blue Coat infants for all their hard work through out the year"

" .... has enjoyed all the activities at school. She always gets up in the morning in a good mood and looking forward to meeting her friends, teachers and new activities. She made  big progress in her reading skills. This year she has learnt the word 'technology' and using this word in the right context.....has also learnt some good manners such as being patient. She can now understand that adults could be a bit busy with 'important' work' and she can wait. ....is very lucky to have such a talented class teacher as Mrs ...., who supported her throughout the year and encouraged her to make good progress" 

"We are extremely pleased with the progress...is making in reception. We have noticed his progression and general all round developemnt in reading, writing,speaking and creative skills."

"I enjoyed ....'s progress report. The layout of this report is simply fantastic, with lovely tiny pictures that made us smile. My first thought's of the report were how cleverly it was put together, with the added bonus of ...having a very good report"

"We are very proud of... and with the progress he has made. He is a different boy since September, more confident and assertive. This is all down to the staff's hard work, thank you."

"....report has been wonderful, especially the comments on his reading and writing skills. His RML skills have improved since the beginning of term. His number skills have improved also. He has enjoyed every aspect of learning whilst in reception and he has amazed me with his end of year assessment, being above the average score in all the different sections."

"We will be working on Fred Talk. Writing all the numbers in order and writing words....enjoys going to school and informs her parents of what she did at school every day....has grown in confidence over the last three months....is a very sociable girl and enjoys making new friends"

"We are very pleased about the progess of our daughter. We recognize this in her every day life. This improvement has made her integrate easily in a safe environment. Generally we are very pleased to announce our appreciation to the school authorities for such a marvellous progress"

2009

“She has learnt a lot in this past year and we couldn’t be happier than we already are thank you.”

“…..comments about…. were spot on, I was really impressed. I think to myself I have wasted a couple of years of my son’s school life at his old school. Absolutely fantastic! Keep up the good work.”

“….. is very happy. She likes to go to school everyday. We are very happy with her english progress”

“I am very pleased with the way … has settled in at Blue Coat….has come on in all area’s especially her writing and (Fred Talk) to pronounce words. I am very pleased with her report and can see the area’s in which she needs to improve and I’m sure her new teacher in September will work with us to bring her up a step or two. A big thank you to …. For being such a wonderful teacher,…. thinks the world of you and you have really helped her come on in all areas”

“….. has been exposed to a number of excellent experiences. I am particularly pleased with …..’s willingness and excitement at wanting to learn new words and read books. We have seen a change in…through her rime in reception and it has all been very positive I am confident this will continue. Thank you for all your support”

“In a short space of time, …… has learnt a lot of different things. As her parents, we are pleased how she is progressing and are looking forward to her moving into the next year to learn new things again and hopefully continue to get good reports. Thank you.”

“He has made wonderful progress since he started. I do hope that he carries the same enthusiasm into year 1 that he has had in reception”

“What an exemplary report. …..has had he work cut out with ….. this year, as she can be very hard work at times. But as with our eldest daughter….,……has done a fantastic job.”

“….’s report was brilliant. His reading and writing is showing great improvement. He loves writing even when he should be sleeping. His confidence in maths has grown a lot and he is always adding and subtracting at home……has had a brilliant year especially his attendance has improved and he is more confident and happy at school"

“I am so pleased with ….progress in reception. She has had excellent teaching support! Looking forwards to her moving up”

Year 1

2012

"...'s report was fantastic! I am very proud of her."

"His improvement this year with Mrs Palmer is wonderful"

" Thank you for a super detailed and positive report. ... has really enjoyed his year in year 1. He has had such excellent support and teaching from alll the staff. I am really grateful for the hard work that has gone into giving him such a great education and helping him to do his best."

"We feel he takes an active part in school life and seems to be a valued class member, thnk you to a wonderful team of teachers t Blue Coat for the progress and developement we can clearly see in our boy."

"i would also like to thank Mrs Jones (acting Head teacher) and all the other staff for the best effort they put on all the children at school to be good children"

"We are very proud of our daughter's achievements this season, she has truly improved a lot since her last report. Special thanks goes to her teacher, Mrs Jones and all the staff for working so hard with great patience and determination. You guys are simply the best."

2011

"We were very proud of... when she came home and told us she got a star for being good at maths and english. You could tell she was very proud of herself"

"We are encouraged by this years report which seems to accurately reflect our own observations of....'s progress. Thank you very much for your effort and we hope that you will continue to demand continuous improvement and the highest standard in both her academic work and her behaviour."

".... has made good progress with his reading this year. He can read all the books on his own without help and fast, I was really surprised how his reading became.."

"Thank you very much for your effort and we hope that you will continue to demand continuous improvement and the highest standard in both her academic work and behaviour"

" We were especially pleased with his reading, writing and math's, To see how many subjects he has completed this year is amazing and seeing how good he he uses the computer is wonderful, as mummy has trouble working them at home"

"I would like to thank Mrs Stanton for her lovely comments encouragemnt honesty and hardwork..... has enjoyed ICT club and swimming club. I was pleased to hear he is enjoying History and Geography. I was also pleased that he was doing good work in science, he loves this subject and told me he wants to be a scientist."

Thank you for ....'s repot, it was a pleasure to read it...... has absorbed a lot of information during this school year and is looking forward to learning some more in year 2.The well presented homework system has helped ... with her organisation skills, be tidy and responsible. She likes to read and is gradually becoming an independent reader. Thanks to all the teachers who helped her to get confidence and listened to her ideas"

2010

  "...applies what she has learnt at school to home and is always keen to tell us about her day. In our opinion this shows how happy she is about school. We are so proud of ...and the progress she has made. Thank you for all your support and lovely experience ... has had."

"... regularly informs us about what he has done at school....likes science and discovering new things."

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading.....'s repot. Sery hard to do things to the best ofhe loves school and is enjoying being at Blue Coat Infant School. ...... always tries hard to do things to the best of her ability and sometimes tries too hard. ....'s home life sometimes feel like her school life, with all the stories, questions and math's lessons she teaches to her younger sister and cousins. I am glad ...has settled in so well and doing good at school"

" I was very pleased with ....'s report and how well she has done. The school has done wonders with....We look forward to year 2"

"I'm really pleased with ....'s progress this year. She is always writing and singing at home and I'm pleased she's taking the enthusiasm to school and still eager to learn. .....will miss both teacher's and friend's from her class when she moves up next term. Thank you"

2009

“Learning in the classroom is exceptional and cannot be matched anywhere else. There has been regular homework. Most of this homework … was excellent and did not need any help. This reflects the hard work done by the teachers at the school. Many thanks with deep gratefulness for the hard work the teacher’s have put in"

“We are glad to see that …. Is making good progress in both her social and academic development within school. It is also good to read that she is also enjoying herself and is happy at school as this is the most important aspect of her life. Her growing confidence appears to be allowing her to take advantage of the opportunities for learning and development in school.”

“I am pleased with….’s progress, especially with his handwriting. ….. enjoy’s school. ….. seem’s to be concentrating well and doing well with his spellings. I will encourage… to ask if he needs help”

“She is always very keen and interested in her schoolwork and enjoys reading the books she brings home. We are hoping …. maintains the same level of enthusiasm next year in order to gain her full potential”

“I am happy with….’s progress and with the school in general. He is quite happy and enthusiastic to return to school each weekday morning. Thank you for all your effort and hard work”

Year 2

"I am very pleased with ... 's progress in year 2. Also with the whole experience in Blue Coat Infant School. I am very happy and surprised how good he can read at the age of 7. ... wasvery happy and I never had any cocerns while he been in Infant school."

" We are so proud of ...'s report. Everything that has been said about.. is good, I can not thank the teachers and evryone at Blue Coat Infants for the education she has recieved. The school and teaching is outstanding it has made my daughter the confident, loveable and happy girl she is thank you everyone. God bless you all."

"... enjoyed her great year 2. She loved singing in her choir group, remembering tunes and melodies of all the songs. ...loves mathematics, worked hard at home to complete her homework. All this year she enjoyed evry single day and every single subject."

"We have seen a big improvement in her in year 2,... has really enjoyed this year especiallywith Miss Hill being her teacher."

" We have been pleased with...'s progress this year - MIss Johal manages to make everything so much fun."

"He has so matured and loves to attempt challenges.We thank all the teachers for the support and good work. May God bless you, and we love you teacher!"

"I am very pleased with ...'s progress this year. I will be really sad to see ... leave this school. It has been a wonderful and spiritual environment for both me and ... The support for us both during a difficult time inyear 1 was incredible ans something I will feel eternally grateful for."

"Thank you for being so concerned and co operative."

"She has learnt alot, she's done progress in studies, learnt manners, discipline and confidence. Thanks to you all"

2011

".....loves going to school and learning new things. He has been inspired by his teachers and maybe you will see him working along side you as a teacher in the future"

"At home we can see that.... has been wowed by the lessons as she tells us about them for days after.Her favourite thing at the moment is the dhol drums. She is drumming on everything!"

"MIss Johal is the most amazing teacher ...has had throughout her time at Blue Coat Infant School. ....behaviour has improved since she started in yesr 2. I am really grateful for all the help and support that all the teachers have given...I do appreciate the effort/ support given .... will miss you alot when she moves to the junior school"

"We had a wonderful and informative meeting. Going through the progress of... really gave us an insight of his daily routines and we as parents have a role to support our child."

"Thank you very much for the teaching, support and encouragement you have shown to ...We believe the foundation you have laid for....'s educationwill help him fulfill his potential in the future"

"My comment for Miss Hill is I think she has been a very nice teacher to ...she has been very helpful and kind and ...will really miss her. ....'s comment to Miss Hill is she is super nice and she is very kind to everyone in class"

"I amvery pleased with the teacher's in Blue Coat,they work hard with the kids, thank you"

2010

"We are pleased with .... report and we are pleased she has reached level 3 stage which is good news. We aould like to thank all the staff at Blue Coat Infants. Everybody has helped.... to get this far. Thank you to alll of the Blue Coat staff including Mrs Davies for making ....'s time here enjoyable and fun"

"We are very pleased with....'s report and sats results and proud of what she has achieved at the infants. We know....has enjoyed her time with you and as with her sister....we have not been disappointed with our choice of school"

"...has tried very hard this year and I am extremely pleased with her Key stage 1 sat results. I think she has done great and will hope that she keeps it up! Along with her work I am very pleased with her manners and listening skills and hope that she will take all her values and qualities along with her to her new school"

"........'s report was extremely pleasing and the SAT's results.I am delighted with her progress whilst at Blue Coat Infant School"

 2009

“Thank you all for your hard work and dedication. A school is only as good as it’s teacher – that is why Blue Coat is excellent”

“We are both pleased with … report. He has worked hard this year and we have noticed that he has progressed well in all of his subjects. He is a happy child who thoroughly enjoys school and I know he will miss all the teachers at the Infant School. On behalf of my husband and I we would like to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who has given ….support, It has not gone unnoticed. God bless you all.”

“….has enjoyed her years at this school. Her reading, writing has improved 100% also a big improvement in mathematics.”

“We are so happy with the improvement …has made this year. The results from his assessments are so impressive. Without the effort of… and the rest of the teachers he wouldn’t have done it. We are very sure we made the right choice”

“There has been a marked improvement in…. report in all areas. He has shown an interest in maths and his reading has also improved. It has been reflected in his report that… has worked hard throughout the year, in conjunction with the teaching staff, helping him and guiding him to achieve better results”

“I am pleased with ….report. In particular that of her English as she has enjoyed drama so much it brought her personality out. I will continue to support her maths ability and try to encourage her to learn her times tables better. ….enjoys school and at home she is constantly chatting about her friends and teachers and school life. I think her fondness for these shows in her report.”

“I have been impressed with all the staff at Blue Coat Infant and would like to say a big thank you for looking after ….over the years.”

“The school is a good start for my children and dedicated to improve all aspects of learning”

“…. Has done well this year, he has matured and I think that has shown in both his work and attitude to school.”

“I feel very pleased with my son’s progress and feel at ease with his behaviour at school. I am happy with the school’s teaching methods”

“…. Her reading has improved a great deal and her confidence level as well. We are very pleased with the overall performance”

“I have read…report and I think that he could have done better by not taking time off for a holiday. Thank you ….for all your help to improve my kid’s learning skills. I am glad I chose this school. It is the best school in this area. It is a helpful start to my children’s education needs.”