Welcome to Graduately Developing Futures....OFSTED rated GOOD in all areas
Welcome to Graduately Developing Futures....OFSTED rated GOOD in all areas
I just thought I would send an email to you to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work and dedication that you and your staff have shown towards J over the last 2 years .
When J first came to the farm he was literally a broken shell regarding his previous education or lack of. When he came to you he couldn’t write his name had no literacy or numeracy skills and was lead to believe he was just a disrespectful little boy who refused to learn anything.
You all showed him so much patience and respect which helped J to learn to both trust and respect his peers. Which lead him to believe in himself and his ability to start to learn.
Within a few weeks J had gained so much in all aspects of learning , respect and wiliness to engage in pretty much anything .
Having the animals there also helped J by measuring their food to ensure they were getting the right amount so J was using his numeracy skills without realizing it, totally brilliant. J also enjoys the cooking sessions and is so pleased with himself when he comes home with food that he’s help to make and explains to me what has gone into it and how it was cooked.
I have seen my Grandson go from a very confused, withdrawn, angry and troubled little boy, to a happy, confident, settled, calm, little boy who now wants to engage in learning and willingness to help others .
Once again I want to thank you all for what you and your staff have done to help J grow into this confident little boy, who’s now engaging in education and enjoying his learning .
M has definitely come out of his shell more since having a placement at the farm school.
He loves the practical aspects of it and has come home, majority of the time in a much happier mood albeit some days, mentally tired as a result.
He also has improved with his socialising skills there with the other students to the point he calls them friends. This has also had a positive impact with him.
If all schools had this approach I feel children would have a much happier experience of school.
Many thanks for all your current hard work as well as your team.