Wheelchair Awareness
This week children form Years 3 and 4 took part in wheelchair awareness training.
Go Kids Go, a specialist national charity, gives training and advice to young wheelchair users and their families across the UK.
The purpose of the training session was to give the pupils a greater insight into the challenges faced by young wheelchair users.
Pupils learnt about a variety of wheelchair sports and experienced key mobility skills such as back wheel balancing.
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“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
