Big Daddy
Yesterday it was time to view some primary schools for my little boy. Time has flown so quickly … he still seems so young. So with our best intentions in mind off we went. When you are new to an area and this is your first child it is a hard thing. Ofsted reports, school results, how religious, atmosphere, distance from home, head teacher, creative elements, music, diversity… the list goes on!
The weird thing is that everyone has an opinion and it is also very political when you live in a small village. We have gone for viewing large numbers but this just makes things worse. The ofsted report doesn’t match to the results, the results don’t match to the quality of teaching and the ethos of the person showing you around doesn’t match to the happiness of the staff or children.
To a certain extent you need to go on gut instinct but it does make you wonder why the government operate ofsteds when the experience simply doesn’t match.
There is something to be said for dynamic staff who have not feel into the local authority … I just get paid for doing this.
In the end when you visit the school you love you just know as soon as you enter. Most people think that Primary is not as important but a good Primary teacher who is inspirational will open up a child to a path of possibilities for life!
I’m following my instinct and as a parent no report can deliver what this primeval guide delivers when you make your final decisions for who has responsability for inspiring your child.
May the force be with you!
