Volunteer Helpers
The school values the contribution that parents and carers can give to the school. It’s part of the home-school partnership to fulfil the potential of all.
It can be interesting and enjoyable being a parent helper and it is not just restricted to parents…grandparents, aunts, uncles etc. can all provide invaluable help.
Volunteers can help in a number of ways including listening to children read, assisting in maths challenges or helping small groups of children in tasks directed by the teacher such as painting, crafts, gardening. Even just an hour a week makes a valuable contribution.
You will appreciate that in the interests of child protection the school is required to complete a DBS check on all volunteers.
These forms can be obtained from the School Business Manager at the school office and she will assist and advise on completing the form.
“Support from teachers has been fantastic and without a doubt has been key to my child’s success. I have always felt confident in approaching school and have always had your full co-operation.”
“I like the atmosphere of the school. It is a positive and happy place. I am extremely grateful for the quality of nurture in school, my child benefits greatly from its care and understanding.”
“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”
“The teachers are very approachable and regularly take the time to inform me if they have concerns about either of my children- I trust them to take care of them both and notice if they need any extra attention.”
“Our son excitable and positive about school and I love the fact that he has settled so well. It’s always a worry for a parent but I was at ease from my sons first ever day. Thank you St Nicholas School.”
“Staff are approachable, caring and friendly. I’m confident my child is receiving a good education at this school.”
“My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. He comes home and has been taught something new every day which he can’t wait to share with us.”
“We also think the work the teaching and support staff put into activities out of school hours is fantastic. They keep our girls active and driven to do better.”
“The staff from my experience are friendly and helpful. I have grown with confidence since my children started here. It is an amazing school and the teaching is amazing too.”
“Also I love The Ark on Friday morning you get to meet parents and guardians of different children and chat and drink tea or coffee and Miss Hamlyn is such a lovely lady.”
“We think the stay and play mornings are brilliant as it gives us an insight to how our daughter’s are taught and what kind of environment they learn in.”
“I love that the Headteacher is very present and visible at the school. She knows all the children by name and connects with them. The school has a nurturing feel.”
“The school is accessible and involves parents – The teachers are passionate about their work – Our children and their friends enjoy attending the school .”
“EYSF staff are absolutely fantastic! Cannot praise them enough!! My older child has a new teacher this year who has also been brilliant with her encouragement, my child has come on so much since her return in September. I just love that the staff are all so approachable and friendly.”
“Since joining our children have been happy and made to feel as though they weren’t the new kids buy had always been at this school. They have improved with so much.”
“As soon as you walk into the school you notice how much time the staff put in to make it as comfortable a learning environment as possible for the children. Thank you..we really appreciate it.”
“The staff have a really good caring relationship with the children and they get lots of opportunities for different learning.”
“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”
