Dear Office Team,
On behalf of the governors we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the exceptional work you continue to do every day.
Managing the significant volume of calls, emails, and enquiries from parents, external agencies, and visitors is no small task, yet you consistently handle these demands with professionalism, patience, and efficiency. You are often the first point of contact for our school, and the way you support our community reflects positively on the entire organisation.
Your dedication was recently highlighted to us during our latest Governors meeting yesterday, where the exceptional effort of the office team was specifically recognised. The Governors acknowledged. The hard work that goes into keeping information flowing, supporting staff, responding to enquiries, and ensuring that parents and external partners receive timely communication does not go unnoticed. Your commitment behind the scenes is fundamental to the smooth running of the school, and the impact of your efforts is felt across every department.
Thank you for your continued resilience, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a hardworking and supportive team, and we are grateful for everything you do.
Katie Fallows -Staff Governor
Miss Cotchin, I just wanted to share how lovely it was to meet you and visit William Harding School the other day.
As a former pupil, I was very intrigued to see how much the school had changed since I was there, and it was great to reminisce and spot my old classrooms! The school is a lot bigger now, but I was very impressed by how welcoming and bright it still felt.
It's clear that you actively champion staff and pupil diversity and encourage the children to celebrate each others' differences, and I particularly appreciated your protected characteristics board. I fall into a few of those categories myself and so I understand how important it is for the children to be exposed to the correct terminology and see themselves represented in their everyday environment.
I also really liked that you not only have the children's work on display, but their photos show exactly who produced it, so their efforts are immediately recognised throughout the school and they can feel a sense of pride about their work.
When I was a pupil we didn't have therapy animals, but I think it's a wonderful (and very cute!) initiative, and I know I would've benefited from the calming effect the animals have. The Giraffe House is a wonderful idea too, and I hope the pupils who attend continue to make progress and feel the benefits of having a quiet space that suits their individual needs.
Thank you very much once again for welcoming me to the school, and I wish you a restful Summer break when it arrives. Former Pupil (WHS 2004-2011)
Fiona and her 627 Transfer Team wish all your year six pupils a lovely last week of primary school and a super start to secondary school! It has been a real delight for us all to work with them and you, preparing them for secondary school and raising their confidence for the next big step in their young lives.
I do hope we shall have the pleasure of working with you next year. I'll be in touch with you in September to offer support for your new Y6 cohort but, in the meantime, I hope you'll enjoy a wonderful, relaxing and well-deserved summer holiday! The 627 Transfer Team
I want to say a huge thank you for your support and kindness over the last 3 years. It has been a privilege to work alongside all the members of the WH community. The first time I went overseas to teach, I remember a mentor saying that we should not just go over and teach but think of it as an exchange. Whether that is through culture, knowledge or understandings – the importance is in sharing! I have received so much from everyone in the WH community that has improved me both as a teacher and as a person. I hope I too have also shared just a little bit with you. Thank you all for your kindness and for being my support over the last 3 years. Many of you became like a family to me when I was so far away from my own. Thank you. I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to work at WH, and I will never forget this experience. I hope you will all give the long flight to Australia a chance and come and visit. Wishing you all the very best.
Miss Beardmore - Year 4 Teacher
I know that your contribution to the SSPC work over the years has been highly valued by both the advisers and the schools alike. The advice and guidance that you have given to my schools in particular, has not only been readily received, but the impact is deep rooted and sustained.
School Improvement Advisor - Buckinghamshire Council regarding Mrs Fuller's work
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for your invaluable contribution to SSPC work, your contribution to our Side-by-Side strategy to date has been exceptional and highly valued. You have consistently demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for schools. The impact of your work is evident in the strong relationships you have built, the quality of guidance you have provided, and the meaningful improvements you have supported across so many of our school. Your thoughtful and responsive approach, combined with your ability to strengthen practice and build capacity in others, has made a lasting difference and is sincerely appreciated and will be greatly missed.
School Improvement Adviser - Buckinghamshire Council regarding Mrs Fuller's work
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you and the team for the support and guidance you have provided me over the years. During my time at the school, I have had the privilege of taking on a variety of roles, each of which has contributed significantly to my personal and professional development. I have truly valued my time at William Harding School. It has been a place where I have grown immensely, developed a wide range of skills, and gained many memorable experiences that I will carry forward into my next role and beyond I'm sure. Leaving has been not an easy decision, as I have greatly enjoyed being part of such a supportive team that have helped me so much. I will be sad to go and will always look back on my time here with appreciation. Thank you once again for everything.
Leaving teacher changing career
I would like to sincerely thank you and the staff team for the support and opportunities I have received during my time at the school. Having completed my training here and taught in KS2, I feel I have developed enormously as a teacher and have learned a great deal from the experience that I can take with me to my future role. I am especially grateful for the guidance and support I have received throughout my time at William Harding, which has helped me grow in confidence, develop my practice, and gain valuable experience across Key Stage 2.
Leaving relocating teacher
I just wanted to say thank you for all the time and support that you have given your student teacher over the last 6 weeks. She has made good progress, and this could not have happened without your care, expertise and advice. Her professional skills and knowledge have developed well. Thank you for sharing your class.
University Link Tutor
Regular spot checks are carried out on laptops to confirm compliance and to ensure filtering and monitoring systems are operating correctly; these checks have already identified issues that would otherwise not have been detected, demonstrating effective assurance practices.
The school has robust governance, training, technical controls, and monitoring arrangements in place to meet its data protection and information security obligations.
From DPO GDPR Annual audit report summary