Inspiration in Education nomination – Amy Anderson, Shelly Birnie, Gemma Lyons and Sammy Brock

Inspiration in Education nomination – Amy Anderson, Shelly Birnie, Gemma Lyons and Sammy Brock

Teachers at a special school have been praised by the mum of one of their pupils for the way they’ve helped with a transition to new school premises.

Amy Anderson, Shelly Birnie, Gemma Lyons and Sammy Brock, who all work in Fieldmouse Class at Kaleidoscope School in Fenton, have been nominated in the Inspiration in Education category of the Your Heroes Awards.

Parent Alicia Keenan said: “This year has been a challenge for all staff and children involved in the move to the new Kaleidoscope School in Fenton. This particular class that my daughter is in have made the move and change seamless for our children.

“These ladies have gone above and beyond to ensure that our children have remained settled, calm and felt at ease through the transition.

“This year I have seen so much progress in my daughter and that’s all thanks to this amazing group of ladies. They take the time to understand our children’s needs, showing compassion when times have been tough.

“The school as a whole is outstanding and the Fieldmouse Class are a great representation of what a kind, nurturing environment can do to help achieve our children’s goals.

“These ladies are aware of what our children need without even having to think about it and for me as a special needs mum this is invaluable. I know that my child is safe, well looked after and most importantly happy to be at school.”

Headteacher Sam Goodin explained that the school has expanded from its Porthill premises into a second site in Fenton, with pupils either moving to the new premises or to different classrooms within the original site.

She said: “I fully support this nomination. All of the staff are doing an exceptional job. A change of location is an anxious time and all staff have gone above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition and the best possible experience for pupils.”