Co-educational Day and Boarding School for Pupils Aged Eight to Eighteen
The children who find their way here, often with great difficulty, are so lucky.
- By Website Editor
- Published 05/15/2008
- Teacher Testimonials
- Unrated
"Why does this place work so well? Why is the atmosphere upbeat and positive?
Because it works as a triumvirate, she says. Teachers, parents and pupils are all pulling together.
From the outset it’s all about building relationships. All about the recognition and respect we have for the pupils, and the recognition and respect they find they can give us.
Once I taught in a tough inner-city Middle School in the North. When I came here I at once found this is where I most wanted to be, and working with children who have dyslexia is the thing I most wanted to do. After those 20 years I am still learning.
Teaching at this school can be fun. Every teacher finds that is so. It’s rewarding for both the pupils and for us. The children who find their way here, often with great difficulty, are so lucky. You cannot be unaware there are many others denied the same opportunities and help we’re able to offer.
Some pupils come here broken and angry. Our job is to undo the harm that has been done and make them believe in themselves again. Our role is to help them find themselves and discover that learning is something they can not only do – but enjoy."
Margaret Kingham, Deputy Head at Edington, Joined the school in 1987, Margaret has spent over 30 years as a teacher, 20 of these have been at Edington.
Because it works as a triumvirate, she says. Teachers, parents and pupils are all pulling together.
From the outset it’s all about building relationships. All about the recognition and respect we have for the pupils, and the recognition and respect they find they can give us.
Once I taught in a tough inner-city Middle School in the North. When I came here I at once found this is where I most wanted to be, and working with children who have dyslexia is the thing I most wanted to do. After those 20 years I am still learning.
Teaching at this school can be fun. Every teacher finds that is so. It’s rewarding for both the pupils and for us. The children who find their way here, often with great difficulty, are so lucky. You cannot be unaware there are many others denied the same opportunities and help we’re able to offer.
Some pupils come here broken and angry. Our job is to undo the harm that has been done and make them believe in themselves again. Our role is to help them find themselves and discover that learning is something they can not only do – but enjoy."
Margaret Kingham, Deputy Head at Edington, Joined the school in 1987, Margaret has spent over 30 years as a teacher, 20 of these have been at Edington.