School Summary
Laleham Gap School
Girls: 56
Total Pupils: 217
Opened: 11-04-2005
: Les Milton
Laleham Gap School
Ozengell Place
Ramsgate
Kent
CT12 6FH
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The class sizes are perfect for those who struggle in mainstream schools. i myself came from a class size of 30 - 28 into this 9 pupil per class environment and noticed that help was given 10x faster then that of a mainstream.\n\nThe Staff themselves are friendly and helpful, they are always prepared to help with a struggling Pupil wherever and however they can. the main teachers make the lessons as Fun as possible while still giving great education... Staff are also very professional and you can clearly tell that they know how to do their jobs.\n\nLessons are of great variety and a sensible length of time is provided for each lesson.\n\nUnfortunately though like i said there are some flaws in the school which is to be expected as we have only just housed a new headteacher so things should improve quickly. but here are the honest problems that the school do have. i am now talking from my own experiences as a honest and truthful pupil.\n\nThe way bullying is dealt with is something which laleham need to change slightly. After an few Incident with another pupil (No Names will be given because once again, its unfair and nonprofessional) my parents had to call the school and travel down to the school countless number of times to sort out a occurring issue. the issue lasted for 2 academic years but has since then been resolved. there have been other problems with other students aswell there but thats not for me to go into.\n\nThere is also a lack of playing areas is also a minor issue aswell. i will give laleham its due, its slowly resolving that issue and you have to take the recent move into consideration aswell but it is a issue that is bothering many students.\n\nif you have a special needs child and you are looking for a special needs school then i would recommend considering Laleham gap and it is an honest shame that there are comments that drag the review rating of this school down...\n\n- Dewclaw Silvertail\nI will refrain from using my real name as i want to keep my identity to my self.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Kieren Ralph","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100381557530794125030\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjW4d73gzJgP_NYQkQ3E4tY6ccwwXYpQvaMDTgaQfoPWJQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-02-23T19:50:49Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"Yes there were ups and downs but I loved being at this school fun times","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Yes there were ups and downs but I loved being at this school fun times","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Stef","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104140986385478282925\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIf2e0YQMVaNgdNgAjA6IGHy-vrniTNiDRf5YIe-B0YUDE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2015-07-15T08:47:59Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Excellent school for special needs. Now moved to Broadstairs.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Excellent school for special needs. Now moved to Broadstairs.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Hew Williams","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/110178832163109098073\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVusP2mbLQfoUUDJ_sBzJfgKN9iMIoqa8-0efCb26RYPQeW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5"},"publishTime":"2017-02-07T17:24:29Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":3,"text":{"text":"nostalgic! 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