Questions & Feedback

“Illness, school not treating people fairly. They only reward the “best” attendees and there’s no consideration for those who struggle to get to school on time, for whatever reason. Once you drop from “perfect” what’s the point of trying?”

The school reward system has been completely overhauled this year in order to address this point. Each week reward chances reset, and students are rewarded by their behaviour weekly, rather than by a half-term, term or year. 100% attendance for just one week ensures that students are entered into all prize draws. Any further 100% weeks after that means that they simply receive extra entries into the draw.

“Anxiety and school avoidance are an issue for my children.”

Please reach out to the attendance team for support with this. In addition, we do run a drop in session every fortnight at Clifton Explore, which you are very welcome to attend. We can support with any concerns you may have, here, and speak in a calm, neutral and informal environment.

“The school is relatively unapproachable.” 

We are very sorry to hear you feel this way. Please know that you are welcome to call at any time, email, visit the site, or attend one of our fortnightly drop in sessions at Clifton Explore (Thursdays from 1000-1100). 

If this does not suit your working hours, please attend one of our half-termly after school sessions with Mr Donaldson and Mr Orr. These are held on Mondays from 1800-2000 in the school library. Dates will be announced on the website before the next meeting.

“I think especially for teenage girls the school policy of not letting children go to the toilet during lessons is degrading and cruel. Stopping all students because of a small minority who misbehave is bad management.”

There appears to be misinformation spread, here. We can assure you that there is no policy that prevents students from attending the toilet during lessons, and students are permitted to do so. Students have their planners signed to excuse them from lessons to attend the toilets, and others make use of toilet passes if medical conditions require them.

“There is also still too much bullying and poor behaviour that is not tackled and teachers that overlook it.”

Instances of bullying are all dealt with both swiftly and firmly. Reports of such incidents are very low, and students (via overwhelmingly positive student voice) report feeling comfortable and safe within school. If you have any specific concerns, please contact the school as soon as possible.