Testimonials

I am so grateful for all you and everyone at the youth cafe has done for him and myself. The school is very close to my heart, without you all I couldn’t of achieved any of this for him.

– Parent of Yr 8 Student at Tavistock – February 2018

We have really enjoyed coming to your school over the last four weeks. CSE can be such a difficult subject but your young people  showed such maturity and we felt we learned a lot from them.  Can you thank them from us for being able to share experiences and just for being fun.

 Just to mention as well the welcome from everyone we met in the school from reception to the adults in the room. The compassion and respect for the young people just shines through and the input from you all helped to make it a really positive experience.

– Devon REACH workers – February 2018

The opportunity South and West Devon Academy have given him has been priceless. He has been totally focused on the learning opportunities you have given him. He said “I never in my whole life thought I would enjoy school”

– Parent/Carer of Yr 11 Outreach Student

Thanks so much for your presence and knowledge in the meeting today. I felt really well supported and was extremely grateful to have you there fighting our corner.

– Parent of Yr 8 student at Dartington – Autumn 2017

The support for both my son and myself has been invaluable. I only wish we had had it sooner.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Tavistock – June 2017

SWDA has brought our son along so well since joining.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Dartington – June 2017

Our daughter has really enjoyed being here and has excelled in her learning. The teachers are great, very helpful. We are glad to have found you.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Marldon – June 2017

Our daughter has thrived at Marldon. She only started in January but with the support and encouragement of all the staff she was able to sit her GCSE exams. She has grown in confidence and begun to overcome her social anxiety.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Marldon – June 2017

South and West Devon Academy have provided an excellent service to my daughter. They have re-engaged her with education and given her the confidence to realise her true potential.

– Parent of Year 11 student, Tavistock Site Jan 2016

You were brilliant with my son and I couldn’t have wished for better.

– Parent of Y9 student, Dartington Site, Jan 2016

Thank you for helping in making my son’s time at Dartington a positive one. It doesn’t go unnoticed the care and time that you all put in. We very much appreciate all of the support that we have received as a family.

– Parent of a Y5 student, Dartington Site, Jan 2016

The provision seems perfect for my son – kind, gentle and supportive, allowing him to trust again. Thank you.

– Parent of a Y11 student, Marldon Site, Jan 2016

We are really pleased with how the home tutoring is going. Our son has really enjoyed his sessions. The teachers are lovely and have been very supportive and of a very high standard.

– Parent of KS3 student with medical needs Summer Term 2015

The education my child has received has been first class. His teacher has been extremely supportive throughout her time teaching my son and has made his transition back to school very comfortable for him.

– Parent of primary child with medical needs Summer Term 2015

We are really pleased with the progress and support that our foster child receives. He now realises that he needs to work harder to achieve good GCSE results. The feedback we get from his mentor and the school is excellent.

– Foster carers of Y11 student Summer Term 2015

I am so grateful for all you and everyone at the youth cafe has done for him and myself. The school is very close to my heart, without you all I couldn’t of achieved any of this for him.

– Parent of Yr 8 Student at Tavistock – February 2018

We have really enjoyed coming to your school over the last four weeks. CSE can be such a difficult subject but your young people  showed such maturity and we felt we learned a lot from them.  Can you thank them from us for being able to share experiences and just for being fun.

 Just to mention as well the welcome from everyone we met in the school from reception to the adults in the room. The compassion and respect for the young people just shines through and the input from you all helped to make it a really positive experience.

– Devon REACH workers – February 2018

The opportunity South and West Devon Academy have given him has been priceless. He has been totally focused on the learning opportunities you have given him. He said “I never in my whole life thought I would enjoy school”

– Parent/Carer of Yr 11 Outreach Student

Thanks so much for your presence and knowledge in the meeting today. I felt really well supported and was extremely grateful to have you there fighting our corner.

– Parent of Yr 8 student at Dartington – Autumn 2017

The support for both my son and myself has been invaluable. I only wish we had had it sooner.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Tavistock – June 2017

SWDA has brought our son along so well since joining.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Dartington – June 2017

Our daughter has really enjoyed being here and has excelled in her learning. The teachers are great, very helpful. We are glad to have found you.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Marldon – June 2017

Our daughter has thrived at Marldon. She only started in January but with the support and encouragement of all the staff she was able to sit her GCSE exams. She has grown in confidence and begun to overcome her social anxiety.

– Parent of Yr 11 student at Marldon – June 2017

South and West Devon Academy have provided an excellent service to my daughter. They have re-engaged her with education and given her the confidence to realise her true potential.

– Parent of Year 11 student, Tavistock Site Jan 2016

You were brilliant with my son and I couldn’t have wished for better.

– Parent of Y9 student, Dartington Site, Jan 2016

Thank you for helping in making my son’s time at Dartington a positive one. It doesn’t go unnoticed the care and time that you all put in. We very much appreciate all of the support that we have received as a family.

– Parent of a Y5 student, Dartington Site, Jan 2016

The provision seems perfect for my son – kind, gentle and supportive, allowing him to trust again. Thank you.

– Parent of a Y11 student, Marldon Site, Jan 2016

We are really pleased with how the home tutoring is going. Our son has really enjoyed his sessions. The teachers are lovely and have been very supportive and of a very high standard.

– Parent of KS3 student with medical needs Summer Term 2015

The education my child has received has been first class. His teacher has been extremely supportive throughout her time teaching my son and has made his transition back to school very comfortable for him.

– Parent of primary child with medical needs Summer Term 2015

We are really pleased with the progress and support that our foster child receives. He now realises that he needs to work harder to achieve good GCSE results. The feedback we get from his mentor and the school is excellent.

– Foster carers of Y11 student Summer Term 2015