When I discovered that my twin daughters had a range of specific learning difficulties, it was an enormous relief to learn that there were schools such as Edington and Shapwick who would be able to attend to their specific needs and provide an environment in which their confidence and self-esteem could be nurtured.

"Edington & Shapwick was the only Dyslexic school out of 5 we visited that offered a totally holistic approach in that it focused on self esteem, academic, creative, social skills, speech & language and sport. After only 6 months, our son won the Maths Prize at Prize Giving for improving in maths by 56 months.  We were so proud and happy – but more importantly; HE was proud and happy.  He is a different boy now – our only regret is that we did not move him here earlier.

Choosing Edington & Shapwick was easy.  After the taster day he said he felt like he “fitted in” and that every lesson was like having his ‘one to one’ SEN teacher from his previous school."

D. Maslen, 13^th October, 2007

“My daughter’s life has changed dramatically since being at Edington. As a consequence, so has mine and family life. I used to worry about her all the time – now I feel I have done my best for her – she is safe, nurtured and her growing confidence is beyond my dreams for her. I feel Edington has given me the chance to really get to know my daughter. She now feels confident enough, and has the language skills to reveal herself to me.”
M. Jonas, 27^th October, 2007

“We looked hard and long for help for our daughter and despite the efforts of teachers in the State sector she was overshadowed in class and intimidated by other pupils.

The prospect of our daughter moving too a large senior school was to much; she would have been lost and not received the education she needed. Edington and Shapwick recognised her as an individual not as someone with dyslexia, valuing her strengths and genuinely helping her to learn those things that she had previously struggled to learn.

Her confidence has increased enormously and she talks very positively about her time at school.

With her being a boarder at so young an age the boarding house and especially the house parents had to shine. The house parents shone well above others we had met. The boarding house was homely and well kept. We all liked the atmosphere that was created due to the house parent’s hard work. Both house parents were very approachable and made our daughter feel very welcome. Which has made the difficult separation easier."
J. & A. Battye, 29^th October, 2007

“Since attending Edington and Shapwick School our son has shown significant improvement in his capabilities. We have seen his confidence and self-esteem soar. For the first time in his school life he is truly happy, making tremendous progress and fulfilling his potential. He now realizes that success is possible. Thank you.”
C. Walliss, 28^th October, 2007

“Our son joined the school in year 4 after frustrating times in a mainstream primary school. He has come on in leaps and bounds now realising his full potential. His confidence and self esteem has grown and is now a happy boy who looks forward to school.”
N. Jones, 3^rd November, 2007

“Since moving to Edington I have seen a sensitive child grow enormously in self-confidence and self-esteem.

“My son has been at Edington for 23 academic weeks and already I can see a huge improvement in his reading ability, confidence to try and his attitude towards reading and writing. We both feel very positive about his future now.

I can say that the care and dedication of the tutors is second to none. Each one has a genuine desire to inspire every child.”
G. Turner, 19^th October, 2007