“The school communicates effectively with parents and carers, and professionals to secure expert support for pupils if it is needed.”
Ofsted, 2024
We deeply value the voices of students and their families and we’re delighted to share some of their feedback below. The thoughts and experiences of our school community help us to tailor learning to reflect the needs of every child and we welcome feedback as an important part of our ongoing commitment to school improvement and growth.
Teenage Kicks helped me with work. Mainstream school is like a prison, but here it is more relaxed. We get to go go-karting on a Wednesday. Teenage Kicks helps me do better work. It is a quiet and safe area, so no one is disturbing you. We get a better education to get better GCSEs and we get to complete off-site activities like go-karting, mechanics, and we get to go to the ark and play football. It is better than mainstream school, they just give you too much work. They give it to you in smaller parts and it is easier to do because you get lots of help rather than being left to it. My favourite lesson is English. It is fun and the teacher is nicer. I like that they let you have a break between lessons which helps to clear up my mind a bit before the next. Pupil
As a parent to a child with needs, I found mainstream schools were not suitable for my son. He went through a tough time for nearly a whole year in a mainstream school and struggled quite a lot. Being referred to this school was the best thing that could have happened to him. The staff are absolutely amazing and support my son in everything since he has been here. I have seen a massive change in him, he seems settled and has come on loads with his work. I cannot thank this school enough, not only do they support the children, but they also support the parents. This school deserves a 5* rating. Amazing. Parent/Carer
The provision at Teenage Kicks is tailored to meet the needs of their students to ensure best outcomes, both academically and personally. Parent communication is consistent and the positives are always highlighted. This has been a massive weight lifted off my shoulders as usually, we only hear the negatives. Ultimately, my daughter’s needs are being met, resulting in a huge increase in confidence and her being more accepting of her diagnosis. After never finding her place in mainstream, Teenage Kicks have offered my daughter a place where she feels safe and happy. She wakes up in the morning and actually wants to come to school. We have come a long way, but the staff have been the light in our dark. A phrase to summarise Teenage Kicks is ‘one big family. Parent/Carer
I have had such a positive experience with Teenage Kicks. I feel like my child feels understood by the staff at Teenage Kicks and is treated with empathy, fairness and a huge amount of care. They have well-trained staff that are professional but also allow for that friendly bond too. My child can be challenging at times but the school uses different strategies to overcome this challenging behaviour, with a good success rate. The school excels in de-escalation and helps the children with things such as self-regulation and personal development, helping the children understand their behaviours, accept responsibility, and think about how to do things differently next time. The school has been quick to pick up on my child’s triggers, behaviours, what works and what does not, which shows their progression and ability to adapt. This school goes above and beyond for children in their care. It is a great school and I am more than happy to be a part of it. Parent/Carer
Teenage Kicks are the best. All the staff go above and beyond for the children who attend. My son only started there last year and I have seen such an improvement in him. He now gets up without a problem and wants to go to school. Before attending here, he never did. The staff really get to know the children and how they are and what their needs are. We need more schools like this as a lot of children are failed in mainstream schools. Parent/Carer