“Dolphin provides an education that opens children’s eyes and minds.”

“I have learnt far more from the children than I’ve ever taught them.”

“Working with such small groups makes every lesson count.”

“I love learning alongside the children. They teach me the thrill of seeing things for the first time. It thrills me to see the smile of understanding dawn on their faces”

“Each day brings new challenges; a chance to share knowledge and experiences in a genuine learning environment”

“There is always an atmosphere of anticipation, an opportunity to communicate, to bond and share knowledge in a positive, learning environment.”

“The intellectual ethos of Dolphin is liberating. Staff and children show real, tangible enthusiasm for study and ideas.”

“Dolphin is a place where children are encouraged to aim for the best in the skills they have and those that are about to develop.”

“My colleagues support, suggest and inspire. They help me to find the best solution for the children. I always look forward to speaking to them.”

“Each new day is full of exciting new challenges to push me beyond my comfort zone.”

“Nursery has a unique atmosphere, good facilities and is able to use upper school resources.”

“The enthusiastic openness with which the children enter the classroom every morning.”

“Sharing the children’s enthusiasm and excitement for new experiences, both within and outside the classroom.”

“Every day is a different challenge.”

“There is so much variety.”

“Dolphin is a friendly, happy, upbeat environment.”

“The united objective of staff to treat the child as an individual.”

“The friendships that develop between staff and families.”

“Dolphin is full of purposeful, alert children.”

“It’s the unpredictable creativity which never ceases to amaze me!”

“The spontaneity of friendship and caring nature, which feels like being part of a big family.”

“I appreciate the freedom to innovate.”

“There are fantastic opportunities to see different parts of the country and the world.”

“Children develop an in-depth knowledge of every subject through teaching by specialist staff.”

“Whenever I suggest trying something new with the children, the answer is yes. This trust has boosted my confidence and set free my creativity.”

“I love giving children the chance and time to offer views, thoughts, opinions and their experiences.”

“If a ‘different’ method of teaching is suggested, others relish the idea rather than tread on it”

“A place where I can inspire children to have a desire to learn through my love of science.”

“At Dolphin I have been able to develop my job far beyond normal expectations.”

“The staff work as a cohesive team, and all put in 110% effort to nurture their pupil’s talents.”

“Children are encouraged to be individuals and speak their minds.”

“I appreciate the ability to teach ‘outside the box’ from time to time.”

“The enthusiasm is infectious. Sometimes you have to enthuse the children, but most of the time the pupils enthuse you!”

“I know at Dolphin there will always be an exciting challenge just around the corner.”

“The opportunity to work with parents and their children, and to support and develop relationships within the school environment. These relationships enable children and their parents to feel secure and begin on their individual learning journeys.”

“The children at Dolphin take pleasure in each other’s achievements.”

“Dolphin staff have the opportunity to teach to their individual passions, and to the children’s.”

“The children are so rewarding and responsive at Dolphin.”

“The educational philosophy and objectives at Dolphin are unique.”

“We are given a great deal of opportunity to be creative.”

“The children benefit enormously from the subject specialist teaching input”