“The whole family takes part in a Dolphin education. As parents, you can really get involved in your child’s progress, rather than watching from the sidelines. None of it can happen without the really strong bond of trust that exists between the teachers and parents.”

“The happiness of all the children was very evident during the tour. The children were bursting with confidence in their own ability in a positive and calm way.”

“The breadth of education is unquestionable. My child is motivated, stretched and enthusiastic.”

“A key strength of Dolphin is the commitment and enthusiasm of the teachers. They bring out the best in each child through focussing on them as individuals.”

“I noticed the friendliness of other families and the general pride that people have to be part of the school.”

“The enthusiasm and cheerfulness of the children is testimony to the school ‘getting it right’.”

“During our tour it was evident in every classroom that the children were inspired by the lesson. This had a huge bearing on our final decision.”

“Parents need to be prepared to throw themselves into the whole ‘Dolphin Experience’ to realise its strengths.”

“Dolphin is a place which establishes the basis of a lifelong education.”

“The children seemed genuinely happy being at Dolphin during our tour. No school could stage that.”

“After two years in Nursery we were sold on the philosophy and ethos of the school by our child!”

“I felt on the tour that my daughter would have a very happy childhood at this school.”

“Dolphin’s strength is creating an atmosphere in which children want to learn.”

“Dolphin is small and friendly with dedicated teachers trying to find and draw out the best in my child.”

“Dolphin is a happy, buzzing place”

“The education at Dolphin is so stimulating for the children.”

“My daughter loves going to school.”

“The trips are such a valuable part of the curriculum on offer.”

"You have to be on your toes as a Dolphin parent because there is so much going on!"