Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone has recent experience of Ashmount primary school? We just got offered a reception place there after weeks of not getting into any of our six primary school preferences and in the meantime have gone down the independent school route. We have been offered places at a couple of independent schools we really like but this will obviously be a huge financial commitment for us...we also like the community element of sending him to a local school, however...
With regards to Ashmount, can anyone advise on personal opinion of teaching standards, time spent on activities such as art and drama? Opportunities for clubs/extra curricular activities? Also wondering if each class has a TA? And also how range of abilities is handled esp in numeracy and literacy classes? i.e., setting/streaming/small groups?
We were booked on to an Ashmount tour that was canceled and are reluctant to send our DS to a school we haven't seen/would like more info. The new building/facilities look fab but we're keen to find out more.
Our DS is very bright but not particularly eager to put his hand up (unlike his sister) or take part in large group learning/activities and I am concerned that he will get lost/disengaged in large class. He is currently at an 'outstanding' local state nursery school but with a large class size and often complains of being bored/has appeared disengaged when I have volunteered.
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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damselfish · 09/06/2013 10:15
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