Child described as quietly confident

[Lardlizard]

What would you take this to mean?

As the child this has been said about, at home is loud and confident and in other social situations

Well behaved at school, does not talk out of turn but is confident when called upon. It is a compliment. Compared to children who call out all the time to share their 2 pence worth. I’m assuming it was said in a report.

I think in primary speak, confident can often mean loud, bossy, chatty etc. In this case, I would assume it means not shy but not loud or any of the above x

Yes and I’ve also heard it said at a parents evening too

I think it's really positive - my parents also asked for more info when this was in a few of my reports - teachers said it meant I wasn't gobby but would stand up for myself if needed, not be easily led and felt comfortable answer questions in class etc

Be proud

I would take it as being they are confident without being annoying/arrogant/cocky/loud etc so a very nice comment

It's a lovely compliment- child is happy in their own skin and willing to work independently

It is positive. Very positive.

Actually knows what they're doing and just quietly gets on with it without having to be the constant centre of attention.

I was always quietly confident as a child.

Quietly confident = doesn't feel the need to show off or follow the crowd. Some people might underestimate them but they're more capable than you assume at first.

I'm a teacher and I would mean this as a huge compliment if I wrote it.

Thanks everyone, I guess I better try and stop worrying about it then

It's definitely a compliment and a lovely one too.

Aww that’s a good one. One teacher when dd1 year 6 says she doesn’t speak up much but when she does everyone listens which I thought was a great compliment. Better that than a rent a gob who never shuts up

What would you worry about it?! Stealth boast

I suppose I found it worrying as this child in particular is very loud at home !! And I would describe this child as very confident

So I suppose I was thinking, is this child acting very Differently at school
Is this child a different person at school

I see what you mean about acting differently. My son is very loud and can be quite a handful at times at home but at school he follows the rules and is always respectful. Or so I’m told! I think it’s actually a good thing.

Quietly confident - brilliant comment to get.
Not disruptive but when does answer gets it right !

I think teachers wish for classrooms full of quietly confident children.

Yes kids are often different at home and at school. I was good as fold at home and always in trouble at school. My Son had a reputation for being quiet and respectful at school, he was loud and obnoxious at home!

As others have said, it's a very positive compliment.

I'd use it to mean something like: (They may be loud at home, but) they know how to moderate their behaviour appropriately for the situation. They know what they need to do, get on with their work, deal appropriately with challenges, interact with well with both adults and children, and don't make a fuss.

Only the box on the report isn't that big.

It’s a phrase I use a lot. I hadn’t realised it might be interpreted in any way other than a compliment. Always thought it was pretty self-explanatory...

I’d be very pleased with that on a report.

Lots of children are very different at home to school.

It’s a good things. I’d take it to mean that they are confident in what they are doing, or know the answer but just puts their hand up and waits rather than calling out or taking over.

It's a compliment. Take this as a positive remark. Your child is obviously well behaved in the classroom setting and doesn't need to hear the sound of their own voice every moment of the day. Super remark.

Does it really matter if he acts differently at school and home? He’s clearly doing very well and school are pleased with him.