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17th May 2026

Testamonials

The testimonials will be updated termly, or upon receipt of parent or student survey feedback.

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100% of parents would recommend us to other families with similar needs.

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Survey – Apr 25

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Thank you to all the staff for being so understanding and approachable. You have made what felt impossible, possible! My daughter leaves for school happy and returns happy, the environment she is in is allowing her to thrive!

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Parent

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My teacher listen, are kind and help when I need it.

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Student

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The school has completely changed my daughter’s life, it has given her a sense of belonging, she feels safe nurtured and understood!

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Parent

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I feel I belong at school. I have never felt like this.

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Student

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I have never seen my child so enthusiastic about school and I hope this continues because he is a different child.

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Parent

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My child seems really happy about leaving for school with no stress. He talks a lot about his day when he arrives back home.

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Parent

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100% of students feel safe and cared for at Strawberry Lane

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Survey – Apr 25

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I like this school as the staff genuinely care about me and are interested in me.

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Student

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100% of students feel they are achieving at Strawberry Lane

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Survey – Apr 25

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I know I can get support when I need it. I feel really comfortable speaking to the staff.

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Student

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I am so glad I chose your school for my son, he has been so nervous but you have helped him settle so well

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Parent

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100% of students feel they can ask for support and will receive it.

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Survey – Apr 25

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Myself and my whole family are blown away with how much my son has changed. From where we were 6 months ago I feel I have my son back.

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Parent

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Staff listen to me and make school fun.

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Student

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100% of students are proud of their achievements at school.

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Survey – Apr 25

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The work you have done around transition to support my daughter into school has been amazing and allowed her to settle so well.

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Parent

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100% of parents are happy with their child’s experience at this school

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Survey – Apr 25

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Since joining Strawberry Lane, my son has completely transformed his attitude toward school. The staff genuinely care — it shows every day.

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Parent

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He’s a totally different child. He writes more, he’s happy about going to school, there’s never any problems anymore.

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Parent

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We’d struggled for years to find the right environment for our daughter. At Strawberry Lane she finally feels understood and supported. She now looks forward to coming in each morning.

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Parent

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100% of parents feel the school understands their child’s special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Survey – Apr 25

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I used to feel nervous about going to school, but here the teachers are kind and help me understand things better. I’ve made new friends and actually like coming in now!

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Student

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What I like most about Strawberry Lane is that teachers listen. If I’m stuck, they help me without making me feel embarrassed.

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Student

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Before I came here, I didn’t enjoy school at all. Now I feel supported and respected.

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Student

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