'Above and beyond' - Mum thanks primary school as daughter leaves for secondary
Kelly Ann Pevy exclusively spoke to the Free Press about the positive work Claytons Primary School in Bourne End has done to help her 11-year-old daughter, Ellie, who has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Ellie joined the school at the age of nine in the spring/summer of 2023 in year 4 , after stints at two different education establishments in the area.
Her mother revealed that following a chat and tour of Clayton's two years ago, she believed that she 'wasn't rushed' when asking questions, and that the school wanted to be 'positive' in helping her daughter.
She said: 'They have done so much for us. I can't thank them enough.
'I have been one of those parents who, in the past, have been very negative about schools, so to find a school that I am so positive about, they deserve to have recognition.
'Ellie previously went to two small village schools, and even though they were lovely, they were not for children who have additional needs.
'I did try with these two schools, and as a parent, it was very emotional because I was made to feel that it was my parenting, and both schools told me that maybe I needed to find a different school.
'I didn't want to keep moving Ellie, but if I did, I wanted to find a school that would accommodate her, and I did a lot of research, and one parent recommended Clayton's.
'I'm just so impressed with them and relieved that Ellie has had a positive end to primary school life.
'She's only been here for two years, and she's told me that this is the best primary school she's been to.
'I get choked up when she hears that.
'Claytons went above and beyond with everything - they are one of the best.'
During the last two years, Ellie has integrated into life at Claytons by getting involved in class activities and making friends, one of whom will be joining her in her new adventure at Great Marlow School in September.
The positive news will be very pleasing for the school's headteacher, Mrs Jensa Carter, who praised her team and staff for helping with Ellie's development.
She said: 'We are a very special school as we look after our children particularly well.
'It's all about building strong and positive relationships with the children and their parents and carers, which is highly important.
'Ellie hasn't been with us for very long, but we have had a big impact on her and her family, and have helped them have a positive journey as they move onto secondary education.
'I lead an incredible staff body that culture of support, positive behavioural management and yes, making difficult decisions, which is a whole school ethos which is important.
'We want all of our children to reach their full potential.'
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