Parents and Carers

Support and Training for Families

Are you a parent/carer or professional supporting a child in ways that may be more challenging beyond typical child or adolescent behaviour? This could include financial abuse or psychological or physical aggression to anyone in the family – including pets.

The RAISE Mental Health Team delivers bite-size training that delves into understanding the issue, its impact on mental health and wellbeing for all involved, why this can arise, and where to access support for those who need it.

These films, funded by the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership, have been developed in collaboration with Capva First Response to help families and those working with families identify what we mean by challenging and harmful behaviour by a child towards their parent or caregiver, sometimes referred to as ‘Child to Parent Violence and Abuse’ (CAPVA).

Parent and Carer Review 2025

Our annual parent/carer review day was held in July for students in years 9 and 10. This is always a highlight of the year and was a great success with a high turnout of students, parents and carers.

A review afternoon for year 11 students and their parents/carers was held earlier in the year. 

These events were very worthwhile and we received many positive comments including the following:

A selection of comments from parents, carers and students during 2024-25:

  • My daughter has loved being at Harmonize – I wished she had joined earlier. You’re a great school with great staff and I'm very thankful for how you all made her feel accepted straight away. She's looking forward to prom - something we thought at one point she wouldn't attend. Thanks again for all your hard work and support.
  • What a lovely review; so grateful to the school for helping us get our son back and see him go back to the boy he was!
  • Thank you so much for seeing my son as the amazing boy he is.  Harmonize Academy has helped him grow so much.
  • My son has enjoyed his time at this school and made great progress.  He settled in well and made good friends.
  • Our son has loved Harmonize Academy ever since the day he started. He has excelled academically and personally. We are so proud of him – his progress would not have been possible without the support of Harmonize Academy. Thank you for all the opportunities that he has been given.
  • My daughter is doing well in lessons and her attitude in classes is getting better. Well done, keep it up.
  • We cannot thank this school enough for all the support our daughter has received. She has loved every minute of being here. Your provision provided us with a life-line when everyone turned us away. Her confidence has been restored and she is now ready for her next chapter.
  • This school is absolutely amazing. My son has grown so much since starting Harmonize Academy. All the staff are so supportive and caring. Absolutely brilliant.
  • A big improvement from last year, well done.
  • I am beyond pleased with the progress my son has made at Harmonize Academy. I only wish he had joined a lot sooner. Thank you to everyone at Harmonize Academy.
  • My daughter is enjoying her time at Harmonize Academy. She has some nice friends and teachers and really enjoys Food Technology and English.
  • The best decision I made for my daughter to come to this school. I’m so proud of her – thank you.
  • The comments from my son’s teachers have made me so proud and I cannot thank the school enough for everything. I cannot wait to see his achievements at the end of year 11.
  • My daughter has progressed well, exceeded in her studies and has learnt a lot about herself.
  • My son was able to be himself at Harmonize Academy; he has matured so much and I am so proud of the young man he has become.
  • The staff and students at Harmonize Academy have been fabulous with my son and have greatly helped with his education, confidence and social skills.
  •  I can see a big progress change in my son. He enjoys school and speaks highly of his teachers. He now comes home looking forward to going to school the next day.
  • I am very pleased with my son’s progress and wish he had spent more time at Harmonize Academy. Thank you for bringing out the best in him.
  • I am made up with my son’s comments and progress – I am really happy now he is going into school.
  • My daughter has thrived being in this school and she has achieved so much. The staff are amazing too.
  • I am very happy with my child’s progress. I have heard good things and it was my pleasure to meet your lovely staff. You deserve to be an outstanding school for many years.
  • The difference that one year at Harmonize Academy has made is amazing. We are so proud of our son and all he has achieved this year. We look forward to seeing him thrive and flourish.
  • I am so impressed with everyone’s comments about my daughter and how far she has come with her work and attitude towards school.
  • Our son has made amazing progress and we are extremely pleased with his grades. He needs to focus more in lessons to reach his full potential - we will be prompting him every day to do this – very happy.
  • This is a great improvement from our daughter’s last school – she needs to give 100% in each lesson and see what she can achieve. We feel proud and need her to try her best next year.
  • My daughter has received lots of support from staff over the past year and this should support her in the next steps at college.
  • My daughter has enjoyed her time at Harmonize Academy. The staff have supported her in every way possible. I could not have asked for better. You are all amazing – thank you so much.
  • I am very pleased with my son’s work and progress – excellent school with amazing teachers. I am very pleased with the support and look forward to the next few years.
  • Our son has done so well since attending Harmonize Academy. The support that has been given to both him and our family has been incredible. We cannot thank you enough for giving him the opportunity to succeed in his education and a chance for a successful future.
  • What an amazing bunch of staff you all are - you have all been a massive part of both my daughters’ progress. I am forever grateful for the time and effort you all put in to help them get through their education. I am sure your school will continue to grow and flourish with the amazing teachers there.

Feedback and Highlights from Students

  • I enjoy the school and have had a good time here. [Year 9]
  • Absolutely amazing – so proud of myself. [Year 9]
  • I really like the school. It is very fair and a collective of helpful, polite and happy staff members. My most favourite school I have ever been in. [Year 9]
  • I am happy in school and my behaviour has improved since joining Harmonize Academy. [Year 10]
  • I like school because we get taught in unique ways and I have a special bond with my teachers and peers. [Year 10]
  • Everyone is really nice and the school is lovely. [Year 10]
  • Harmonize Academy is overall better than any other school and I am so happy to be here getting qualifications. [Year 10]
  • This school is a very good school and teaches me everything I need to know. Everyone is nice and we all get on. [Year 10]
  • I was worried about moving schools but now feel it was the best thing I could have done. [Year 10]
  • My time at Harmonize Academy has been enjoyable. I have been taught by great teachers and I have made friends. My favourite subject was Food Technology and I hope to get a L2 Distinction. [Year 11]
  • I have a very large amount of gratitude for Harmonize Academy as it has allowed me to find new friends, my future career in acting and have an amazing, carefree experience. I am going to really miss this school. [Year 11]
  • I have really enjoyed my time at Harmonize Academy.  There is not a single staff member who isn’t a positive influence. They are kind, caring, supportive and much more. Harmonize Academy has always been a safe space and a very welcoming inclusive school. [Year 11]
  • I enjoyed my time at Harmonize Academy – meeting new people and doing new things. [Year 11]
  • When I joined Harmonize Academy it felt really different to mainstream school and for me, it was a lot better. I have achieved lots here – everyone and everything about this place is great. [Year 11]
  • The school and staff have helped boost my confidence and have been the best teachers I could ask for. [Year 11]
  • During my time at Harmonize Academy, I really enjoyed it. I made new friends – I learned so much more – I focussed in lessons. [Year 11]
  • I have loved coming to Harmonize Academy. My teachers have helped me every day to grow into the person I am today. Thank you. [Year 11]
  • Thank you for all the help I have been given and for the support provided. I will miss you all. [Year 11]
  • I have absolutely loved my time here at Harmonize Academy. You have all changed my life in an absolutely fantastic way. I will miss this school so much and I am thankful for the family I have gained since joining! “Allons-y” – The Doctor, I love you all! [Year 11]

Parent and Carer Review 2024

A selection of comments from parents, carers and students during 2023-24:

Feedback from Parents/Carers

  • Thank you to all my daughter’s teachers for pushing her and ensuring she becomes the best version of herself - never giving up, always believing and giving her the chance to believe in herself. You are all truly amazing.
  • Harmonize has been the making of my son’s education progress. The care and specific attention to his needs have been key to making him feel valued and focussed. He has had his challenges but would not be the person he is without Harmonize.
  • My daughter has come on leaps and bounds - I am so proud of her – thank you for supporting her in everything.
  • I am elated at the comments given to my daughter from her teachers. Thank you for all you have done to support her.
  • My son is so happy at Harmonize. The staff are absolutely amazing with him and he is doing so well and achieving his full potential.
  • I could not be happier or prouder of my daughter’s achievement at Harmonize in such a short time period – complete 180 turn around!
  • I’m really pleased with my son’s progress – he is doing brilliant.
  • I’m so pleased with my daughter’s progress here, I cannot thank everybody enough for all your support. She has settled down so much since starting here. Thank you.
  • Great school and staff who have been supportive to us and our daughter.
  • I am so proud of my son. All the teachers’ comments were amazing. They are so supportive. Thank you so much.
  • Overall, we are happy with our son’s report. We want to see him apply himself more in year 11 and pass his exams.
  • We are really happy with the way the school encourages our daughter. She has made brilliant progress.
  • I am extremely happy with my son’s progress and how well he has settled in the school. I thank the teachers massively for their help and dedication towards him. Well done, son, keep it up!
  • I am so proud of my daughter’s progress and the hard work she puts into every lesson.
  • Our son has come along really well and this is evident in his effort and behaviour.  Thank you for all your support.
  • I’m very happy with all the comments from teachers and looking forward to my daughter progressing.
  • I am proud of what my son has achieved since joining the school. Today I have learnt what a credit he is – keep up the great work.
  • My son thoroughly enjoys Harmonize and I am so very grateful for all the fantastic staff who have supported him.
  • Overall, my daughter’s report is positive and it is good to see her doing well in respect of her school work.
  • I am so pleased with my daughter’s report. I am beyond proud of her and the changes she has made in this school.
  • I am pleased that my son is making good progress here. He is much happier and focussed since transferring here.
  • Delighted! My son is so happy at this school and this is down to the staff. Thank you.
  • I can’t thank Harmonize staff enough for helping my son meet his potential academically and socially.

Feedback and Highlights from Students

  • I absolutely love Harmonize! Ever since I came here everyone has been so kind and I have enjoyed all my lessons. Drama, Dance and Art have been my favourite lessons and the trips are phenomenal. [Year 10]
  • I enjoyed Harmonize because it helped me and my behaviour. I will miss Harmonize. [Year 11]
  • I enjoyed my time at harmonize Academy and I thank you or pushing me to my hardest and trying to help me pursue my dreams. [Year 11]
  • My final two years in Harmonize changed my whole perspective. I am happy with my report and glad that I finally found a school who helped me. [Year 11]
  • I really enjoyed coming here, everyone was so kind and I wish I had come here before. That you for everything. [Year 11]
  • The teachers are so lovely and welcoming. I love enrichment as it helps to calm me after school. I love the endless options and I always enjoy all my lessons. [Year 10]
  • I have enjoyed Harmonize a lot and I hope that I can stay until I finish in year 11. [Year 9]
  • I have improved my attitude and behaviour; I concentrate and listen more. My highlights are making friends, getting along with the teachers, and listening and understanding more. [Year 10]
  • Highlights: PE is fun – the food is good most of the time – the teachers are nice. [Year 10]
  • The staff are very understanding and amazing. [Year 10]
  • Good school and good opportunities. [Year 10]
  • I think the school has had a positive impact on my life and there is nothing I would change. [Year 10]
  • It has been a very fun time at Harmonize. [Year 9]
  • I found this year the best I have had in any school and my highlights are the trips, banter with the staff and high grades. [Year 10]

“It was really encouraging to hear the positive feedback from both pupils and guardians. One foster parent expressed that he was initially doubtful about sending his charge all the way from Warrington to Liverpool to attend Harmonize, when they had a school round the corner from their house. His views changed when he saw the improvement in the young person. The guardians agreed that the small size of the school and its classes, and the high level of one-to-one attention and support, made a great difference. For the first time their children actually said that they enjoyed school. This was backed up by the young people themselves.”

 - Dr Modupe Omideyi, Chair of Governors

Keep Kids Safe

We are now using Keep Kids Safe which means we can contact parents and carers by text and enables us to send messages home at short notice. Please keep us updated with the best mobile number to contact you on.