Cumbrian schools that have been praised by parents

They have gone above and beyond for their pupils during the pandemic, providing extra lessons and thinking of new ways to keep the children engaged- even via zoom calls.

Luckily, teachers (and some parents) can breathe a sigh of relief as schools are set to fully reopen from 8 March.

However, the hard work that teachers put into their jobs is unlikely to be forgotten.

Yesterday, (28 February) we asked our readers ‘Which schools or teachers have gone above and beyond during lockdown and how?’.

We were inundated with comments, received well around almost 90 comments on our Facebook page.

This is what you had to say:

One reader said “all teachers  have been working incredibly hard” adding “but I’d just like to give a shout-out to all the nursery workers who have also worked throughout lockdown with no testing, in settings that have been open to all children.”

Another person added: “The support Crosthwaite Primary have offered parents and kids alike has been amazing.

“Dropping off resources and zoom calls 2-4 times a day... Could not fault them and cannot say thank you enough.

Debbie Nelson agreed, writing: “The school have been totally amazing.

“There’s been extra one to one sessions for maths and English and even after school, dance club online.

“They gave the kids a nearly off line week where activities were set and parcels arrived at our homes with stationary and activities including a few treats too.

“All the staff have massively gone the extra mile.”

Mandy Nicholson said she was “very impressed” with St Oswalds CE Primary School in Burneside.

She said: “My grandchild has been well supported and well connected to school through class dojo and zoom.”

Fiona Greenwood said: “Grayrigg C of E School without a doubt.

“The head teacher and staff have worked endlessly making sure everything is good for the children and parents.”

Jenny Edlington had high praise for St Oswalds CE Primary School.

She explained: “The school provided every child with a chrome book (and trained them on how to use it!) and have been providing high quality online lessons throughout.

“They were also welcoming and supportive to the children of key workers. Thank you!”

Lorraine Davies said: “Arnside National School have been amazing- all the support and check ins have helped us through all this.”

Ms France had great things to say about Heron Hill Primary School.

She said: “Their remote learning resources are so well organised my daughter can access all her learning independently.”

Emma Mcclure added: "All schools and teachers have been amazing, but we can’t thank Flookburgh CofE Primary School  enough for all their hard work and commitment to helping our children.

“It’s a wonderful wonderful community school.”

Shelley Joane said: “St Marks in Natland have been great- especially Miss Davies in her first year of teaching.

“She has been absolutely outstanding throughout this school year and the home.”

One reader said: “Tebay Primary School have been amazing during this whole pandemic.

“Not only have they provided wonderful education for the children but they have also supported every family in our school and also in the wider community.”

Beth Anderton said: “Morland Area C of E Primary School & Mini Morlanders' Pre-School have done numerous projects.

“The staff members have all been absolutely fab and have really looked after each and every pupil despite all the individual needs that each child obviously needs.

“Well done all of you, bring on the summer hols!”

Mr Thompson said: “Milnthorpe Primary School staff have been fantastic.

"Mr Hyde has gone above and beyond to help us get our little boy introduced into a new school.”

Mr Hyde

Another reader agreed, writing: “They have as always gone above and beyond. Always on the end of the phone when you need them.

“Mr Hyde and the team always have the children’s best interests at heart, my girls adore their school.”

To Kayleigh Troughton, staff at Stramongate Primary School have been the heroes of lockdown.

They said: “The effort they’ve put in to keeping all children’s mind set at ease is honestly out of this world

Carol Moffat said: “Settlebeck School have been outstanding.

“Both my big children have had daily live lessons during lockdown.

“Communication has been 1st class especially the virtual parents evening”