What, succinctly, is your dream?
"What parent doesn’t dream for an (even) better future for their children than they have had for themselves? We don’t have to stay in the Tyne Valley. We do stay because we like it, and we like what it offers our children. I don’t have a dream because I’m happy with the reality. Please don’t change it."
"To have the choice to have your child educated locally in a school with successful outcomes."
"To keep the 3 tier system. Not close rural schools which are the heart of their communities Improve school buildings. Have a second high school that offers more vocational options as not all children are academic."
"To have things stay as they are. It works, it’s not broken and doesn’t need fixing. I have a child in year 4 and the thought of his education and that of his peers being adversely affected through the transition period is actually a nightmare. I want these children to matter, not be written off as collateral damage."
"A three tier system that offers choice. Cutting schools and subjects means children are short-changed, their opportunities limited and inevitably, they're disadvantaged. The proposed system favours the more able, rather than giving all students a range of opportunities to succeed. I have heard ideas such as coordinating rural schools into 'hubs', working together for the benefit of their staff, students and parents; the idea of Haydon Bridge being developed to offer vocational courses at post-16 level - ideal for the range of skills required in a region such as West Northumberland; and recently, the idea of creating a new, maintained high school, independent of the business-oriented, money-preoccupied learning trusts hell-bent on turning every school into an academy focused on business rather than education. My dream is for all children to be treated as individuals and not taught or disciplined under blanket policies, rules and sanctions, for their education to be people-centred rather than focusing on how much MORE money is always needed. Education is not provided by buildings and flash facilities; those things are icing. It's people who make education - and we have so many people dedicated to providing the best education possible. Renovations are necessary at Queen Elizabeth High School, and some others, but no one school should dictate the fate of so many others in the county for its own gain."
"To keep the 3 tier system. Not close rural schools which are the heart of their communities Improve school buildings. Have a second high school that offers more vocational options as not all children are academic."
"To have things stay as they are. It works, it’s not broken and doesn’t need fixing. I have a child in year 4 and the thought of his education and that of his peers being adversely affected through the transition period is actually a nightmare. I want these children to matter, not be written off as collateral damage."
"A three tier system that offers choice. Cutting schools and subjects means children are short-changed, their opportunities limited and inevitably, they're disadvantaged. The proposed system favours the more able, rather than giving all students a range of opportunities to succeed. I have heard ideas such as coordinating rural schools into 'hubs', working together for the benefit of their staff, students and parents; the idea of Haydon Bridge being developed to offer vocational courses at post-16 level - ideal for the range of skills required in a region such as West Northumberland; and recently, the idea of creating a new, maintained high school, independent of the business-oriented, money-preoccupied learning trusts hell-bent on turning every school into an academy focused on business rather than education. My dream is for all children to be treated as individuals and not taught or disciplined under blanket policies, rules and sanctions, for their education to be people-centred rather than focusing on how much MORE money is always needed. Education is not provided by buildings and flash facilities; those things are icing. It's people who make education - and we have so many people dedicated to providing the best education possible. Renovations are necessary at Queen Elizabeth High School, and some others, but no one school should dictate the fate of so many others in the county for its own gain."
"To have a 3 tier school while I’m in education "
"retain 3 tiers system - it works, don't meddle with it."
"To keep the current 3 tier system; it works but the children deserve a High School that is fit for purpose which currently QE isn't. There needs to be real capital investment in the building to bring everything up to date."
"retain 3 tiers system - it works, don't meddle with it."
"To keep the current 3 tier system; it works but the children deserve a High School that is fit for purpose which currently QE isn't. There needs to be real capital investment in the building to bring everything up to date."
"For a broad, balanced education system within a 3 tier model to nurture and care for our kids"
"I want my boys to receive the best education possible. They are 7 and 4 and so will be caught right in the middle of any reorganisation. I do not believe bigger is necessarily better and I want to be able to have a choice as to the educational path they follow. At the moment I feel that choice is being taken away."
"My dream is that children learn how to learn, skills to help them throughout their life whether that is vocational or academic or a mixture of both. I dream that every child is highly valued and that they in turn learn to value themselves and all others that come into contact with in their school community."
"Beaufront school to continue."
"To keep our 3 tier system and for our children's education to be at the forefront of any NCC decisions."
"I want my boys to receive the best education possible. They are 7 and 4 and so will be caught right in the middle of any reorganisation. I do not believe bigger is necessarily better and I want to be able to have a choice as to the educational path they follow. At the moment I feel that choice is being taken away."
"My dream is that children learn how to learn, skills to help them throughout their life whether that is vocational or academic or a mixture of both. I dream that every child is highly valued and that they in turn learn to value themselves and all others that come into contact with in their school community."
"Beaufront school to continue."
"To keep our 3 tier system and for our children's education to be at the forefront of any NCC decisions."
""To continue with the successful rural school model that works for our area."
"To provide high quality education for all, with choice and individual opportunities. To ensure buildings and facilities are enhancing the educational offer. To ensure all children and young adults recognise their worth and achieve their very best."
"Education stages that match children’s development needs -nurturing and personal expanding to gradual independence, small steps progress, social and emotional needs addressed not just high educational attainment, choice and partnerships"
"To continue the rural first schools providing good & outstanding care"
"Ideally smaller classes with more one to time available."
"As close as possible to the current situation with new investment in the Queen Elizabeth’s High School buildings and Infrastructure."
"For the first and middle schools to remain as they are (especially Beaufront First School - this is a truly unique school that has exceptional teaching along with outstanding ofsted and top 5% KS1 stat results)"
"To keep Corbridge first and middle schools they are, with QEHS being the high school choice"
"to not change what isn't broken"
"I dream of an education system for my children, that provides the environment and opportunity for every child to understand their capabilities, build their confidence and have the ability to deliver to their potential, whatever their passions. This will ONLY come if child learning, welfare and character building is put before such objective measures as meeting budgets."
"To keep schools in rural communities"
"Whatever is decided, it is not dragged out. I would like a decision made as soon as possible and for the decision to be final once made.
Children to get a well balanced disruption free excellent education"
"To have an education system that meets the needs of individual pupils, ensuring that they achieve their potential.
Keep Corbridge Middle Open and maintain and invest in 3 tiers as this is absolutely key for our children's effective education and the health of our communities."
"To keep our middle Schools for our rural community's, why change a system which is working well and give good results, there is no evidence that 2 tier is better."
"A continuation of the three tier model we currently enjoy with improved choice at high school level."
"To keep the three tier system with lots of small primary schools servicing outlying rural areas so young children do not have to commute large distances."
"That the three tier remains in place."
"That the 3 tier system remains and the children receive first class education like they deserve ."
"To provide high quality education for all, with choice and individual opportunities. To ensure buildings and facilities are enhancing the educational offer. To ensure all children and young adults recognise their worth and achieve their very best."
"Education stages that match children’s development needs -nurturing and personal expanding to gradual independence, small steps progress, social and emotional needs addressed not just high educational attainment, choice and partnerships"
"To continue the rural first schools providing good & outstanding care"
"Ideally smaller classes with more one to time available."
"As close as possible to the current situation with new investment in the Queen Elizabeth’s High School buildings and Infrastructure."
"For the first and middle schools to remain as they are (especially Beaufront First School - this is a truly unique school that has exceptional teaching along with outstanding ofsted and top 5% KS1 stat results)"
"To keep Corbridge first and middle schools they are, with QEHS being the high school choice"
"to not change what isn't broken"
"I dream of an education system for my children, that provides the environment and opportunity for every child to understand their capabilities, build their confidence and have the ability to deliver to their potential, whatever their passions. This will ONLY come if child learning, welfare and character building is put before such objective measures as meeting budgets."
"To keep schools in rural communities"
"Whatever is decided, it is not dragged out. I would like a decision made as soon as possible and for the decision to be final once made.
Children to get a well balanced disruption free excellent education"
"To have an education system that meets the needs of individual pupils, ensuring that they achieve their potential.
Keep Corbridge Middle Open and maintain and invest in 3 tiers as this is absolutely key for our children's effective education and the health of our communities."
"To keep our middle Schools for our rural community's, why change a system which is working well and give good results, there is no evidence that 2 tier is better."
"A continuation of the three tier model we currently enjoy with improved choice at high school level."
"To keep the three tier system with lots of small primary schools servicing outlying rural areas so young children do not have to commute large distances."
"That the three tier remains in place."
"That the 3 tier system remains and the children receive first class education like they deserve ."
|"For the precious first schools to remain open contributing to the charm and personality of the region but invest in the High School to maintain existing standards"
"For the 3 tier system to remain in place but buildings improved. For children to enjoy their education - to want to go to school and thrive and be happy. To keep the diversity of choice which we currently have so the education system encourages and works for the child and not become a one size fits all. For those in positions of influence or power to realise education is not just about attainment but helping children to be the best they can be and that happiness and well being is critical to the educational journey. To take account of our geographical location - a 2 tier system may work in some areas but Northumberland has a large rural population and the changes simply don't suit this area."
"To experience more closely a path of work i want to go down"
"For the system to remain"
"For my middle school to stay open for my brother and for generations to come."
"An upgrade of the school buildings but absolutely no change to our current partnership of schools."
"Specialist teachers who know every child inside out"
"For the 3 tier system to remain in place but buildings improved. For children to enjoy their education - to want to go to school and thrive and be happy. To keep the diversity of choice which we currently have so the education system encourages and works for the child and not become a one size fits all. For those in positions of influence or power to realise education is not just about attainment but helping children to be the best they can be and that happiness and well being is critical to the educational journey. To take account of our geographical location - a 2 tier system may work in some areas but Northumberland has a large rural population and the changes simply don't suit this area."
"To experience more closely a path of work i want to go down"
"For the system to remain"
"For my middle school to stay open for my brother and for generations to come."
"An upgrade of the school buildings but absolutely no change to our current partnership of schools."
"Specialist teachers who know every child inside out"
"Happy well educated children"
"Continuation of village First Schools, new super school replacing QEHS and Haydon Bridge plus boarding facilities
not really for west Northumberland but education as whole, less testing (and therefore teaching to testing), education based on what is best for the children - not what can be afforded. Schools where pupils are people (children when they start and young adults when they leave) - not another bean with an attached income."
"A well funded two-tier system (primary and secondary) in line with the rest of the country, not the unsustainable and antiquated 3-tier system that is struggling with old dilapidated buildings and serious funding deficit issues"
"3 tier system"
"Funding invested in a new school with better facilities and more inclusion in 6 th form."
"For the precious first schools to remain open contributing to the charm and personality of the region but invest in the High School to maintain existing standards"
"Continuation of village First Schools, new super school replacing QEHS and Haydon Bridge plus boarding facilities
not really for west Northumberland but education as whole, less testing (and therefore teaching to testing), education based on what is best for the children - not what can be afforded. Schools where pupils are people (children when they start and young adults when they leave) - not another bean with an attached income."
"A well funded two-tier system (primary and secondary) in line with the rest of the country, not the unsustainable and antiquated 3-tier system that is struggling with old dilapidated buildings and serious funding deficit issues"
"3 tier system"
"Funding invested in a new school with better facilities and more inclusion in 6 th form."
"For the precious first schools to remain open contributing to the charm and personality of the region but invest in the High School to maintain existing standards"
"cost of eduication is great, but the cost of ignorance is greater' - MORE MONEY FROM DofE"
"That the government funds our schools in this region properly and fairly rather than selling us off to the highest bidders to make profit from our community assets"
"I have yet to see a concrete plan that offers my children the standard or security of education that they currently have, so currently my dream is the status quo."
"To keep 3 tier in Tynedale"
"For my kids to have a good chance in life and for them to have a good education"
"Local schools that are fit for purpose but easily accessible for local children."
"Catholic first and middle school followed by a local well provisioned high school."
"Schools with the children and their communities at their heart"
"Local schools that are fit for purpose but easily accessible for local children."
"The dream would be to keep these schools as they are, an integral part of the community that gives all children an holistic approach to education."
"A new night school and middle school in line with other towns in the country - serving local children in clean and rust/decay free pleasant surroundings - whilst young children can go to a local school when they get tired easily and are going through such massive life changes which exhaust them enough without a high travel time on either end of the day"
"Maintaining 3 tier to support rural villages and keeping historic buildings up to date and in the public domain as an asset for all. Schools used by more than pupils also venues for clubs and sports."
"For my children to feel happy, engaged, motivated during their learning years, and to be given every opportunity and inspiration to follow their dreams"
"I want my child to not just do well at school, but to enjoy his school years and feel supported, valued and safe whilst he is being educated. In my view this can only happen in schools that are well-staffed, properly funded, not too large, and where the focus is on the WHOLE child and not just their results."
"That my child can progress through the three tier system to an excellent high school that is still achieving great results by the time she gets there (she is currently in reception)."
"For schools to work together to provide the best possible education, not to be driven by finance or at odds with each other and to ALWAYS put the excellent education of our children first, every time!"
"For my daughter to start at Corbridge Middle this year in September and continue on her education there. She has received an offer of a place which we have accepted and we'd be over the moon if the schools future remained secure. And for the three tier system to remain."
"The smaller first schools be combined as I think it gives the children more opportunities. The middle schools to remain and QE open their sixth form admissions policy to be opened. QEHS to be rebuilt quickly to provide a better learning environment for them. I don’t think they should merge with Hayden Bridge. I think Hayden Bridge should merge with Shaftoe’s instead."
"That the government funds our schools in this region properly and fairly rather than selling us off to the highest bidders to make profit from our community assets"
"I have yet to see a concrete plan that offers my children the standard or security of education that they currently have, so currently my dream is the status quo."
"To keep 3 tier in Tynedale"
"For my kids to have a good chance in life and for them to have a good education"
"Local schools that are fit for purpose but easily accessible for local children."
"Catholic first and middle school followed by a local well provisioned high school."
"Schools with the children and their communities at their heart"
"Local schools that are fit for purpose but easily accessible for local children."
"The dream would be to keep these schools as they are, an integral part of the community that gives all children an holistic approach to education."
"A new night school and middle school in line with other towns in the country - serving local children in clean and rust/decay free pleasant surroundings - whilst young children can go to a local school when they get tired easily and are going through such massive life changes which exhaust them enough without a high travel time on either end of the day"
"Maintaining 3 tier to support rural villages and keeping historic buildings up to date and in the public domain as an asset for all. Schools used by more than pupils also venues for clubs and sports."
"For my children to feel happy, engaged, motivated during their learning years, and to be given every opportunity and inspiration to follow their dreams"
"I want my child to not just do well at school, but to enjoy his school years and feel supported, valued and safe whilst he is being educated. In my view this can only happen in schools that are well-staffed, properly funded, not too large, and where the focus is on the WHOLE child and not just their results."
"That my child can progress through the three tier system to an excellent high school that is still achieving great results by the time she gets there (she is currently in reception)."
"For schools to work together to provide the best possible education, not to be driven by finance or at odds with each other and to ALWAYS put the excellent education of our children first, every time!"
"For my daughter to start at Corbridge Middle this year in September and continue on her education there. She has received an offer of a place which we have accepted and we'd be over the moon if the schools future remained secure. And for the three tier system to remain."
"The smaller first schools be combined as I think it gives the children more opportunities. The middle schools to remain and QE open their sixth form admissions policy to be opened. QEHS to be rebuilt quickly to provide a better learning environment for them. I don’t think they should merge with Hayden Bridge. I think Hayden Bridge should merge with Shaftoe’s instead."
"Three tier all the way. Education for our children based on what THEY need rather than because of a business plan."
"That the education and well-being of children and staff comes before money."
"For my children and other children in West Northumberland, to get the education they deserve under the 3 tier system and for changes not to be driven by finance and greed."
"To stop running our local high school like a business. Get rid of unnecessary hierarchy and invest in teachers who KNOW THE KIDS and can educate them accordingly. Leave the system alone - it works perfectly."
"To continue with our 3-tier system, to provide the children of our county with the best education"
"For the 3 tier system to continue."
"That the education and well-being of children and staff comes before money."
"For my children and other children in West Northumberland, to get the education they deserve under the 3 tier system and for changes not to be driven by finance and greed."
"To stop running our local high school like a business. Get rid of unnecessary hierarchy and invest in teachers who KNOW THE KIDS and can educate them accordingly. Leave the system alone - it works perfectly."
"To continue with our 3-tier system, to provide the children of our county with the best education"
"For the 3 tier system to continue."
"That all kids have a fantastic education with amazing, happy, inspiring teachers."
"My dream, a rural community that is able to say that we stood up for what we truly believed in to get the very best education for future generations of children in the West of Northumberland. Dream, believe, achieve!"
"Keep rural village life alive with village schools and make all middle schools as good as CMS is reputed to be! It seems to meet the needs of its pupils."
"My dream, a rural community that is able to say that we stood up for what we truly believed in to get the very best education for future generations of children in the West of Northumberland. Dream, believe, achieve!"
"Keep rural village life alive with village schools and make all middle schools as good as CMS is reputed to be! It seems to meet the needs of its pupils."
"Our education system should suit our rural life style choice. Local schools with choice - always good for standards! I would also like to see a provision for all our children from 4-18 locally. It saddens me to hear my friends children unable to get into sixth form at local school."
"That ALL children can be educated where they live until they choose otherwise, ie, not being forced to travel out of the area because they are not academic enough"
"Retain all first schools and let them feed into our wonderful middle schools . Dont let out villages die - schools are the life blood of our unique villages and our way of life."
"To see fully inclusive schools where all children have equal opportunities to grow and become the adults they deserve to be."
"I want children to be nurtured and able to enjoy their education in local three tier schools."
"My dream is for education to continue in the same way and for the council to support the schools not the academies. Why bail out QEHS?"
"Our dream is for the three tier system to continue so our grandchildren and their children can benefit from the wonderful educational/personal experience this model has to offer."
"To send my children to a school where they are filled with wonderment and awe each and every day.
To ensure that they embrace a life-long love of education and learning.
To inspire this generation of children and prepare them for the future. "
"I want future children to experience what past and present children have experienced with the 3 tier system."
"For all schools to prosper and receive the funding and support they deserve."
"That ALL children can be educated where they live until they choose otherwise, ie, not being forced to travel out of the area because they are not academic enough"
"Retain all first schools and let them feed into our wonderful middle schools . Dont let out villages die - schools are the life blood of our unique villages and our way of life."
"To see fully inclusive schools where all children have equal opportunities to grow and become the adults they deserve to be."
"I want children to be nurtured and able to enjoy their education in local three tier schools."
"My dream is for education to continue in the same way and for the council to support the schools not the academies. Why bail out QEHS?"
"Our dream is for the three tier system to continue so our grandchildren and their children can benefit from the wonderful educational/personal experience this model has to offer."
"To send my children to a school where they are filled with wonderment and awe each and every day.
To ensure that they embrace a life-long love of education and learning.
To inspire this generation of children and prepare them for the future. "
"I want future children to experience what past and present children have experienced with the 3 tier system."
"For all schools to prosper and receive the funding and support they deserve."
"To keep the local rural schools open in order to maintain close communities across the wide expanse that is west Northumberland. These schools provide so much more than an education to children. They span communities of all age ranges, provide spaces for community events, allow residents to gather. Closing so many as proposed in the 'consultation document' (sounds like a done deal to me), would decimate rural communities. Young families would not settle there as there is no community to join, no education for their children. There's been no detailed thought into any of these closures, some are C of E schools and their funding is guaranteed in the near future. How has this consultation even come about?! I haven't heard one voice in support of it."
"New build secondary school in Hexham, which can be run more efficiently and set up to create a brilliant learning environment, allowing the teachers to teach."
"My dream is for West Northumberland to be brave and bold, to strike out and recognise that we can be different...because we are successful! To expand its educational offer so that all
Children can find a setting where they thrive...be it a mainstream class, special school, or somewhere in between! Let’s Lead ...not follow!"
"That all children get to reach their potential be unique not a number "
"First school can carry on building my child's confidence and happiness to develop love of learning and curiosity"
"Three tier system is a success, it is not broken does not need fixing. Protect rural communities."
"A school system that people talk about with passion, enthusiasm and pride many, many years after they've left. A system that genuinely inspires and caters for pupils on an individual basis, not as a mass-processing plant. A system that is designed to that meet the genuine needs of children at every stage of their development and strengthens the fantastic local communities and plays a powerful and active role in community life."
"For things to stay as they are and not subject my children, or any children to a horrendous amount of change over 5 years of their education as proposed in model B. How is that going to benefit my child? It’s only going to disrupt their education in a negative way."
"11 to 18 qehs new build"
"For the government/council to recognize that schools like Corbridge Middle are providing an exceptional level of education for our children and provide a nurturing environment I. Which they can thrive."
"To have the best and most enjoyable education experience for my children."
"To have a local school as near as possible to me for my children at an age they can cope with."
"A school system that provides all pupils with the knowledge, opportunities and experiences they need to thrive in the world around them. I believe the 3 tier system, especially for this community, is the best way of delivering this vision."
"To keep the 3 tier system"
"New build secondary school in Hexham, which can be run more efficiently and set up to create a brilliant learning environment, allowing the teachers to teach."
"My dream is for West Northumberland to be brave and bold, to strike out and recognise that we can be different...because we are successful! To expand its educational offer so that all
Children can find a setting where they thrive...be it a mainstream class, special school, or somewhere in between! Let’s Lead ...not follow!"
"That all children get to reach their potential be unique not a number "
"First school can carry on building my child's confidence and happiness to develop love of learning and curiosity"
"Three tier system is a success, it is not broken does not need fixing. Protect rural communities."
"A school system that people talk about with passion, enthusiasm and pride many, many years after they've left. A system that genuinely inspires and caters for pupils on an individual basis, not as a mass-processing plant. A system that is designed to that meet the genuine needs of children at every stage of their development and strengthens the fantastic local communities and plays a powerful and active role in community life."
"For things to stay as they are and not subject my children, or any children to a horrendous amount of change over 5 years of their education as proposed in model B. How is that going to benefit my child? It’s only going to disrupt their education in a negative way."
"11 to 18 qehs new build"
"For the government/council to recognize that schools like Corbridge Middle are providing an exceptional level of education for our children and provide a nurturing environment I. Which they can thrive."
"To have the best and most enjoyable education experience for my children."
"To have a local school as near as possible to me for my children at an age they can cope with."
"A school system that provides all pupils with the knowledge, opportunities and experiences they need to thrive in the world around them. I believe the 3 tier system, especially for this community, is the best way of delivering this vision."
"To keep the 3 tier system"
"A system which offers the benefits of three-tier education (caring community, a real focus on what's best for the distinct age-groups, relatively small schools, schools rooted in localities, resisting the false allure of 'economies of scale'), whether in its current form or some other. And political / educational leadership which is willing to face down immediate financial or bureaucratic crises in order to take a child-centred view of the problem."
"My dream is for my children to grow up in our rural community and progress through the three-tiered school system. I hope the schools they attend will be adequately funded and continue to deliver outstanding results. I hope the council and other bodies responsible for decisions that impact our education system will be consistent, will protect our schools, our way of life, our communities and think of the long term before making any disruptive decisions to benefit their bottom line. My broader dream is that education and healthcare will cease to be party political"
"First and middle schools stay the same. Investment in QE so that it can improve in terms of its environment and what it offers."
"To leave what isn't broken alone & fix other non achieving schools"
"Good facilities. Less fixation on data. More opportunities for children with learning difficulties. A school within a local community."
"My dream is for my children to grow up in our rural community and progress through the three-tiered school system. I hope the schools they attend will be adequately funded and continue to deliver outstanding results. I hope the council and other bodies responsible for decisions that impact our education system will be consistent, will protect our schools, our way of life, our communities and think of the long term before making any disruptive decisions to benefit their bottom line. My broader dream is that education and healthcare will cease to be party political"
"First and middle schools stay the same. Investment in QE so that it can improve in terms of its environment and what it offers."
"To leave what isn't broken alone & fix other non achieving schools"
"Good facilities. Less fixation on data. More opportunities for children with learning difficulties. A school within a local community."
"3 tier system to remain in place. We’ve tried the 2 tier and didn’t like it. We moved our son cause we believe a 3 tier system is better for his education."
"To have children continue to be nurtured within the middle school system and continue to have access to specialist teachers for subjects like music, art, pe and technology."
"Seamless, personalised education system with high aspirations for ALL our students regardless of perceived ability."
"A plan for the future in which our rural communities are not robbed of the chance for children to learn close to where they live, in small thriving schools. A plan which truly puts the welfare of our children first.
My nightmare is that our children are shipped off at a young age to a large bland education factory, for a ‘one size fits all, sink or swim’ experience and that this comes to pass because those in power were not brave enough to stand up for us."
"To keep the 3 tier school system"
"To keep the 3 tiered system"
"The 3 tier system to remain"
"We dearly want an outcome that sees CMS’s future secure for generations to come. It is a beacon of teaching excellence and we should be lauding Mrs Kennedy and her staff, not placing it under threat."
"Leave CMS alone! A thriving school, outstanding in our eyes and is at risk due to the faults of others. Unfair. Also that QEHS remains in the three tier system with normal transition into year 9. Trying to fix something that is not broken is ludicrous, and my childs future suffers as a consequence! The 3 tier system works. Period."
"Please leave our schools alone!"
"To have children continue to be nurtured within the middle school system and continue to have access to specialist teachers for subjects like music, art, pe and technology."
"Seamless, personalised education system with high aspirations for ALL our students regardless of perceived ability."
"A plan for the future in which our rural communities are not robbed of the chance for children to learn close to where they live, in small thriving schools. A plan which truly puts the welfare of our children first.
My nightmare is that our children are shipped off at a young age to a large bland education factory, for a ‘one size fits all, sink or swim’ experience and that this comes to pass because those in power were not brave enough to stand up for us."
"To keep the 3 tier school system"
"To keep the 3 tiered system"
"The 3 tier system to remain"
"We dearly want an outcome that sees CMS’s future secure for generations to come. It is a beacon of teaching excellence and we should be lauding Mrs Kennedy and her staff, not placing it under threat."
"Leave CMS alone! A thriving school, outstanding in our eyes and is at risk due to the faults of others. Unfair. Also that QEHS remains in the three tier system with normal transition into year 9. Trying to fix something that is not broken is ludicrous, and my childs future suffers as a consequence! The 3 tier system works. Period."
"Please leave our schools alone!"
"Save our education system! Middle Schools are very unique and precious."
"I believe in a three tier system of education. My children have both benefited from being a part of wonderful first school, followed by the specialist education they receive from year 5 . They would not get this in a two tier system. Also they would feel a bit out numbered in a massive school from year 7. At the moment they feel part of their school community. All the teachers know all the children. This is in danger of being lost."
"An education system where children are recognised as individuals and feel part of their school community. A system where children are offered specialist teaching from year 5. I believe a three tier system is the only way this can be achieved."
"Children to be happy & attendi a school where they can flourish both socially & academically. I believe the current proposals will create a vast high school where children’s individual needs will not be met"
"Children to be happy & attendi a school where they can flourish both socially & academically. I believe the current proposals will create a vast high school where children’s individual needs will not be met"
"A three tier school system to remain and for my children to experience the special and caring education that Corbridge Middle School provides. To be able to join high school at age 13 when they are confident and ready to go - not to go to secondary school at year 7!"
"To keep the 3 tier system that we believed would provide the best learning environment for our children with small first schools and middle schools. I believe that a focus on an improved high school facility with an integrated approach to moving in to higher education is needed. I believe time and effort should be spent on how to improve our high schools rather than looking at our first and middle schools that are already providing an excellent environment for our children."
"I want my children to have an environment that cares with a of strong sense community. I want the 3 tier system to stay in place this provides a nurturing environment, smaller class, smaller school sizes so my children are seen... not lost, listened to... and heard, confident... not scared, allowed to be individual. HAPPY and wanting to come to school."
"All schoolchildren in our area to have modern & up to date facilities - other areas in the country have fantastic facilities yet we are always lagging behind. Better option choices at GCSE level, excellent IT facilities & the best opportunities possible. There’s nothing wrong with the system as it is, it just needs modernising with extra cash, no different to what other areas have had!"
"I dream that Northumberland County Council should value the rare and special landscape — physical and human—that draws so many to live here! That they celebrate small community schools for their central role in creating and glueing communities together! That they use the funding available to improve a valued and incredibly successful 3 tier system, rather than deconstruct it! And that they further value the uniqueness of the individual children it is their duty to serve!!"
"That every child is given chance to try a bit of every subject and not forced to one area that may not suit or interest them long term. I feel children have to choose their options too early in life before they have chance to work out what would suit and interest them for a life of work."
"Community-based schools that give kids the best possible opportunities to grow as people"
"To maintain a 3 tier system. To better meet children’s emotional needs when transitioning to year9. To have my child feel in year 9,10,11 like a valued individual not a number in a faceless academy. For my child not to drown in a high school of 2200 pupils. To improve the nurturing environment at QEH."
"to develop a schooling system that encourages community, both for the children, and for the community at-large, to include teachers, parents and local groups. what is great about Corbridge is that it has local support as many people have been involved in one way or another"
"That my children will not be taught in prefabs for three years and can remain in their existing schools. Temporary accommodation for schooling is not in the childrens best interest"
"I dream that young children are taught to read and write in small local first schools then when they are ready to spread their wings they move to middle school where they can safely learn to be independent, explore and develop a love of learning, be nurtured until they are ready to move to high school to follow their passion and dreams. Where they can experience success and become adults we are proud of."
"For children to be rooted in their community throughout their schooling"
"not to mix small children with teenagers as this would daunt them, there would be more bullying"
"That my child’s education is not disrupted during the crucial years 9-11. Maintain the three tier system."
"To give future pupils the same opportunity that past and present pupils have had."
"Well resourced, well run schools that treat and teach my children as people, not numbers or resource to generate income to meet budgets. Schools that are the heartbeat of their communities now and into the future."
"To have smaller class sizes. To continue to build on the successes that are already strongly in place."
"To give my children the best opportunities with a varied and targeted education which I believe 2 tier will not give them."
"My dream for my children is to have a well rounded safe environment in which to learn and fulfil their dreams and make a success of their lives. I want them to be able to make friendships that they will have throughout their lives. I want them to be safe and happy."
"Keeping my child’s childhood for as long as we can, keeping them individual, quirky, opinionated little people. Mixing an 11 yo with 17/18 yo adults is not how this is done."
"That every small Northumberland Village has a small, nurturing First School within it, where parents can put down roots, confident that their children won’t be bussed all over the county. This would allow small villages to survive for all who live there rather than the villages who lose their schools gradually disappearing"
"For my child (and other children who find school a struggle) to have the support and care he received at middle school at QEHS. This hasn’t happened- teachers don’t know him, make assumptions about him and don’t cater for him. They’ll sit in their offices making decisions about whether or not he’s good enough to fit in with their ‘high achievers’ in sixth form. He is. QE have just never taken the time to find out."
"keeping smaller community orientated schools, where children can be individuals and thrive with knowledgeable staff and better education because the staff now the children they aren't just a number and statistic. 3 tier systems work better for many children."
"For children to be able to go to their local school, be valued as individuals, encouraged to make mistakes, to learn for them, build confidence and resilience from their successes and failures. Most of all, to feel valued, safe and develop respect for themselves and those around them."
"A high school that is inclusive - more options available to those other than the more able at Year 12 and 13"
"Great education, delivered by passionate education professionals who know and care about what motivates their pupils. A system that values quality of service delivery over quantity of pupils crammed into a year. Schools that children can feel safe, valued and confident within. The current system?"
"A new school for Queen Elizabeth High which does not affect catchment areas, existing middle schools, current age range or any moving of children from existing schools during the building process."
"Want the best for my children so that they can achieve their potential in a nurturing environment in which they are accepted for who they are regardless of their academic abilities"
"An update to the facilities at CMS. A new QEHS built as a high school only, the transition done in such a way as not to impact on the children’s educational needs."
"To be able offer my children an education, and education system, which is world-class. We need to be able to compete with countries like South Korea, Japan, Singapore, etc."
"To offer a wide range of opportunities for our young people within the area and to recognise the capabilities and achievements of less academic pupils"
"To stay a middle school. My dream is to be the year 8 teacher to our present year 5. I want to see them thrive here; I want to see them grow up. The three tier system is an all nurturing success that need to remain!"
"to provide a learning platform that encourages independence and confidence in young adults, with a strong emphasis on moral valuesand community."
"For my child to have a fantastic school experience in schools that are fit for purpose, well run and where staff know the children well."
"To build on what is already successful."
"3 tiers -schools in towns and villages and a new build high school no bigger than 1400"
"I want an educational environment where my children want to learn, gain a love of life long learning and can look back and say they were some of the best times in my life"
"Maintain the 3 tier system"
"I would like there to be a 9 - 16 or 18 school in Corbridge. Serving our immediate local primaries."
"I believe in a three tier system of education. My children have both benefited from being a part of wonderful first school, followed by the specialist education they receive from year 5 . They would not get this in a two tier system. Also they would feel a bit out numbered in a massive school from year 7. At the moment they feel part of their school community. All the teachers know all the children. This is in danger of being lost."
"An education system where children are recognised as individuals and feel part of their school community. A system where children are offered specialist teaching from year 5. I believe a three tier system is the only way this can be achieved."
"Children to be happy & attendi a school where they can flourish both socially & academically. I believe the current proposals will create a vast high school where children’s individual needs will not be met"
"Children to be happy & attendi a school where they can flourish both socially & academically. I believe the current proposals will create a vast high school where children’s individual needs will not be met"
"A three tier school system to remain and for my children to experience the special and caring education that Corbridge Middle School provides. To be able to join high school at age 13 when they are confident and ready to go - not to go to secondary school at year 7!"
"To keep the 3 tier system that we believed would provide the best learning environment for our children with small first schools and middle schools. I believe that a focus on an improved high school facility with an integrated approach to moving in to higher education is needed. I believe time and effort should be spent on how to improve our high schools rather than looking at our first and middle schools that are already providing an excellent environment for our children."
"I want my children to have an environment that cares with a of strong sense community. I want the 3 tier system to stay in place this provides a nurturing environment, smaller class, smaller school sizes so my children are seen... not lost, listened to... and heard, confident... not scared, allowed to be individual. HAPPY and wanting to come to school."
"All schoolchildren in our area to have modern & up to date facilities - other areas in the country have fantastic facilities yet we are always lagging behind. Better option choices at GCSE level, excellent IT facilities & the best opportunities possible. There’s nothing wrong with the system as it is, it just needs modernising with extra cash, no different to what other areas have had!"
"I dream that Northumberland County Council should value the rare and special landscape — physical and human—that draws so many to live here! That they celebrate small community schools for their central role in creating and glueing communities together! That they use the funding available to improve a valued and incredibly successful 3 tier system, rather than deconstruct it! And that they further value the uniqueness of the individual children it is their duty to serve!!"
"That every child is given chance to try a bit of every subject and not forced to one area that may not suit or interest them long term. I feel children have to choose their options too early in life before they have chance to work out what would suit and interest them for a life of work."
"Community-based schools that give kids the best possible opportunities to grow as people"
"To maintain a 3 tier system. To better meet children’s emotional needs when transitioning to year9. To have my child feel in year 9,10,11 like a valued individual not a number in a faceless academy. For my child not to drown in a high school of 2200 pupils. To improve the nurturing environment at QEH."
"to develop a schooling system that encourages community, both for the children, and for the community at-large, to include teachers, parents and local groups. what is great about Corbridge is that it has local support as many people have been involved in one way or another"
"That my children will not be taught in prefabs for three years and can remain in their existing schools. Temporary accommodation for schooling is not in the childrens best interest"
"I dream that young children are taught to read and write in small local first schools then when they are ready to spread their wings they move to middle school where they can safely learn to be independent, explore and develop a love of learning, be nurtured until they are ready to move to high school to follow their passion and dreams. Where they can experience success and become adults we are proud of."
"For children to be rooted in their community throughout their schooling"
"not to mix small children with teenagers as this would daunt them, there would be more bullying"
"That my child’s education is not disrupted during the crucial years 9-11. Maintain the three tier system."
"To give future pupils the same opportunity that past and present pupils have had."
"Well resourced, well run schools that treat and teach my children as people, not numbers or resource to generate income to meet budgets. Schools that are the heartbeat of their communities now and into the future."
"To have smaller class sizes. To continue to build on the successes that are already strongly in place."
"To give my children the best opportunities with a varied and targeted education which I believe 2 tier will not give them."
"My dream for my children is to have a well rounded safe environment in which to learn and fulfil their dreams and make a success of their lives. I want them to be able to make friendships that they will have throughout their lives. I want them to be safe and happy."
"Keeping my child’s childhood for as long as we can, keeping them individual, quirky, opinionated little people. Mixing an 11 yo with 17/18 yo adults is not how this is done."
"That every small Northumberland Village has a small, nurturing First School within it, where parents can put down roots, confident that their children won’t be bussed all over the county. This would allow small villages to survive for all who live there rather than the villages who lose their schools gradually disappearing"
"For my child (and other children who find school a struggle) to have the support and care he received at middle school at QEHS. This hasn’t happened- teachers don’t know him, make assumptions about him and don’t cater for him. They’ll sit in their offices making decisions about whether or not he’s good enough to fit in with their ‘high achievers’ in sixth form. He is. QE have just never taken the time to find out."
"keeping smaller community orientated schools, where children can be individuals and thrive with knowledgeable staff and better education because the staff now the children they aren't just a number and statistic. 3 tier systems work better for many children."
"For children to be able to go to their local school, be valued as individuals, encouraged to make mistakes, to learn for them, build confidence and resilience from their successes and failures. Most of all, to feel valued, safe and develop respect for themselves and those around them."
"A high school that is inclusive - more options available to those other than the more able at Year 12 and 13"
"Great education, delivered by passionate education professionals who know and care about what motivates their pupils. A system that values quality of service delivery over quantity of pupils crammed into a year. Schools that children can feel safe, valued and confident within. The current system?"
"A new school for Queen Elizabeth High which does not affect catchment areas, existing middle schools, current age range or any moving of children from existing schools during the building process."
"Want the best for my children so that they can achieve their potential in a nurturing environment in which they are accepted for who they are regardless of their academic abilities"
"An update to the facilities at CMS. A new QEHS built as a high school only, the transition done in such a way as not to impact on the children’s educational needs."
"To be able offer my children an education, and education system, which is world-class. We need to be able to compete with countries like South Korea, Japan, Singapore, etc."
"To offer a wide range of opportunities for our young people within the area and to recognise the capabilities and achievements of less academic pupils"
"To stay a middle school. My dream is to be the year 8 teacher to our present year 5. I want to see them thrive here; I want to see them grow up. The three tier system is an all nurturing success that need to remain!"
"to provide a learning platform that encourages independence and confidence in young adults, with a strong emphasis on moral valuesand community."
"For my child to have a fantastic school experience in schools that are fit for purpose, well run and where staff know the children well."
"To build on what is already successful."
"3 tiers -schools in towns and villages and a new build high school no bigger than 1400"
"I want an educational environment where my children want to learn, gain a love of life long learning and can look back and say they were some of the best times in my life"
"Maintain the 3 tier system"
"I would like there to be a 9 - 16 or 18 school in Corbridge. Serving our immediate local primaries."
