Alder Bridge School

Alderbridge is a unique, special little school with great teachers, wonderful natural grounds and woodlands and a special community of which parents are closely connected. My son loves school from the day he started class 1. He comes home and spends the afternoon singing (including in French and German), practising letters, doing drawing, wax or making something; he is so excited to be starting recorder. Even though there is no homework until much later on he does it without realising! He especially loves handwork (making things with wool like knitting, weaving ect). In class 1 there is only one afternoon which is obligatory in which they go for forest school in the schools woodlands being outside which he loves. The fact that he does not have to do full days every day means he does not get overtired and has time to process everything that he is learning at school or has time to do other activities. They learn through play and games, stories, movement and art which seems to be fitting with him well. There is no testing and exams, so the children can learn without those stresses. Since starting class 1 he ability to focus and concentrate has dramatically improved and is much more artistic, both in appreciation and practise. He has pride in his achievements at school. Being a small school means that all age groups are often doing things together which socially is good too. The numerous festivals, which parents help out on often, help build a sense of community.

Commented on 24th Mar 2017