Feedback on prospect house

AR13 · 2023-01-21T20:06:21+00:00

We have a place for my DS for prospect house for reception. We have attended the school and found it a really happy place though it did appear small in comparison to others. The leavers designation is also somewhat mixed. Can I have more feedback from existing or ex mothers? many thanks

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TankFlyBoss · 19/05/2024 00:02

This is awful that you have named members of staff on here, reported

YouHaveToBeKiddingMe · 19/05/2024 18:39

We left PHS (Prospect House School) at the same time as many other families left PHS, and are so glad we did! Under the present Headmaster (who is leaving PHS in July 2024), the school became very negative about children with SEN and we were incredulous at present Headmaster being very negative about future schools for DS. The present SENCO is incredibly unhelpful. Over the years she has said one thing to us and done another (that is, nothing). Following our gut we moved DS and now DS is doing really well and happier at a very selective school, and we didn't tutor. It's our hope for future parents that the new Headmistress starting this September 2024 will be more akin to the Headmistress we had before the present Head, and will turn the school around, because back in the day PHS was really a super school. As they say, it all comes from the top and present Head of last 7 years has brought the school down to a low.

Wimbmum24 · 27/06/2024 21:43

@YouHaveToBeKiddingMe - I recently toured PHS and liked that it was small, seemed pastorally focused yet academic. My DS has mild SEN needs so your experience is really helpful to hear. Would you mind letting me know where you moved your DS to as you seem so happy with it? Am having such a hunt / struggle to find the right school.

LuellaPutneymum25 · 16/07/2024 21:38

I wouldn't recommend Prospect either. We recently left it and from the moment we announced we are leaving their behaviour changed. They don't get back to our emails. They indeed want to create "your family local school where your child will be happy" feeling, and they do pass it successfully to the newcomers. By the time we left the feeling was that it was a small, petty school: reps' kids had a favorable approach whereas others had been ignored. Incidents taking place at school never passed to parents for worry they ruin the reputation and they would only mention it if they new that the kid will talk to their parent. There were kids that constantly "annoying" others and the teachers didn't seem to be able to identify the behaviour or couldn't act on it. The feeling I had on leaving is that of a village school. HM and the head of Lower School where pretentious. The nursery's head teacher never introduced herself to us and when she first saw us said "who are you". Also kids watch Way Too Much TV at nursery and they are offered way too many sweets (on occasions). My child definitely learnt new TV series, and candies that had never tried at home.

dinorah · 12/12/2024 22:01

LuellaPutneymum25 · 16/07/2024 21:38

I wouldn't recommend Prospect either. We recently left it and from the moment we announced we are leaving their behaviour changed. They don't get back to our emails. They indeed want to create "your family local school where your child will be happy" feeling, and they do pass it successfully to the newcomers. By the time we left the feeling was that it was a small, petty school: reps' kids had a favorable approach whereas others had been ignored. Incidents taking place at school never passed to parents for worry they ruin the reputation and they would only mention it if they new that the kid will talk to their parent. There were kids that constantly "annoying" others and the teachers didn't seem to be able to identify the behaviour or couldn't act on it. The feeling I had on leaving is that of a village school. HM and the head of Lower School where pretentious. The nursery's head teacher never introduced herself to us and when she first saw us said "who are you". Also kids watch Way Too Much TV at nursery and they are offered way too many sweets (on occasions). My child definitely learnt new TV series, and candies that had never tried at home.

Thanks for sharing. Have PM-ed you hope that is okay. We were offered a place to join the kindergarten and feeling a bit under pressure close to the acceptance deadline.