Dear Dr T,
I am writing to you to express my opinions and to thank you for the excellent forms of support the school has given me.

Throughout my five years at W School I have always noticed the high level of support that is within the school, through teachers and other staff. During my last two years at W School I struggled with a number of things, of which without the help I received from the school I cannot imagine getting through, more so within the last year than any other.

The pastoral support system is fantastic and has been a huge help to me. Ms B has been incredibly kind and has helped me overcome many things, and she still continues to do so even though I am on summer break, she says that she is always there and she means it. She is very approachable and always deals with things in a way that is understandable and not at all patronising. She is honest and someone who I have been able to trust which has been really important for me.

I have spent time talking to the school counsellor and have also found she has been a superb help to me, her professionalism supported me through some difficult areas and the level of confidentiality that she promised was always held. She allowed flexibility in areas such as appointments, which during the last few weeks of school was extremely beneficial due to revision. Like Ms B she was available during study leave and she took the time to work out appointments, of which I am very grateful for.

Another fantastic help was Mr W, who during exams was brilliant. He guided me through revision which I was struggling with, and never gave up on me even though at times I felt like doing so myself. Again he was always available to talk to, and always had time in his day to either simply have a chat or sort something out. His knowledge about teaching and learning is so helpful and I believe that without his help I would have approached my GCSE’s in a negative mindset and would have struggled a large amount with revision and exams.

I just wanted to write to you to let you know that this help and support that the school has given me has not in anyway gone unappreciated and I cannot express how thankful I am for everything that has been done in order to help me. The high level and support of the school is the main reason I am returning to the sixth form in September because I find it hard to believe it is possible to find people like those mentioned above at any other school or college.

So, Thank-You for having such an incredible group of people who are able to create such an amazing support system of which I am truly grateful for.