Testimonials
The impact of Renew, told by the people who see it
Every young person’s journey is different, so progress can look different too.
For some, it is improved attendance or engagement with learning. For others, it is greater confidence, improved behaviour, stronger relationships or simply beginning to enjoy education again.
The feedback below comes from commissioning schools, parents, carers and young people who have experienced Renew first-hand.
Together, their experiences show the difference that personalised education, consistent relationships and the right environment can make.
Testimonials are shared with permission and anonymised where appropriate to protect young people and families.
Commissioning Schools
"I find communication with Renew Ed is extremely efficient and I am kept up to date on all issues relating to attendance of our students this is very useful in my role as Attendance Officer when outside agencies are so helpful and efficient in emailing me and making me aware of our students attendance so that I can follow up any absence and also ensure registers are coded correctly." - Attendance Officer - Bridgwater College Academy
"Since engaging with Renew, we have received high levels of communication throughout the process. From meeting to discuss individual children's needs and circumstances, to regular check ins following sessions where key information needs to be shared. We have periodic review documents sent through which evidence information against target set. This has enabled us to see where the children are making progress at the provision and to help plan future targets and activities for the pupils.
Within the provision offered, the children's needs are always at the forefront of their approach for example when considering how different group dynamics might impact on a specific child's behaviour when planning for a session." - Woolavington Primary School
"We are very happy with the service provided - we receive daily updates on our student’s attendance at Renew" - Attendance Officer Chilton-Trinity School.
"Communication is excellent between school and Renew Education. Paperwork is thorough and efficient. It aligns with the pupils EHCP and school targets. Expectations are high and this supports a gradual increase in the pupils return to longer school hours. All staff have been professional, approachable and flexible." - SLT - Bridgwater College Academy
"Pupil J has needed less intervention from senior staff for his behaviour since starting Renew and therefore has had an increase in his behaviour for learning. We have also had an increase in his attendance of 12.5% since attending Renew Education." - SLT - Bridgwater College Academy
“We have found working with Renew education has given our students an alternative provision which is really tailored to their specific needs. Pete and the team are keen to understand the students and families and adapt as appropriate to their needs and enable them to achieve the most out of their experience at Renew; whether that be academic or holistic.
Specifically, we have really benefitted from the close communication around the progress which is being made and the adaptations around this.
Overall, we are excited to benefit from their expanding curriculum offer into the new academic year and the impact this will have for our students.” - Mrs R Barber - Deputy Head - Student Wellbeing
“We are pleased with the communication and the productive nature of what we see and hear…
The past year has been a positive experience and we are keen to use your services next year.” - Feedback from a Deputy Headteacher
Parents
"My experience has been that Renew staff have been really accommodating and are listening to us, which is helping to bring enjoyment and success." - Parent of a child from Haygrove School.
"Since starting at Renew Education, the difference in him has been remarkable. He is already noticeably calmer, happier and more settled overall. For the first time, he feels truly heard and understood." - Parent of a child from Chilton-Trinity School.
"He seems happier and is going to be spending more time in school now. He has also improved his personal habits." - Parent of a child at Bridgwater College Academy.
"He found it hard at first. It was a shock to his routine. He likes it now though and enjoys going there. I asked him and he says he is learning." - Parent of a child at Somerset Bridge.
Children
"Our child says he likes going to Renew Education as they ‘like the break from school and the hot chocolate’. The child says that ‘The people are alright’ and he "likes the work he does there- especially the STEM/science experiments." He is looking forward to going to the gym. - Child Somerset Bridge Primary School.
"Coming to Renew has changed my life. Nobody has ever been able to change. I love it here" - Pupil Chilton
"I learned about DNA - it was awesome" - Pupil Woolavington