Sherborne Primary School Analysis of Parental Questionnaire - March 2019
● 120 responses (+22% more than 2017 - 78 responses) ● 60% of total families (204 families) ● Overwhelmingly positive with a huge range of supportive comments ● Suggested improvements are constructive ● Analysis & action plan to be discussed via Parental Forum / Staff Meeting & Governors
Versus our 2017 Parental Questionnaire Area / Question
2017
2019
Comment/s
I am able to speak to a senior member (Head or Deputy or Assistant Head) of staff if I need to
83%
94% (+11%)
Head & Deputy Head are outside at the start & end of the day to support our parents / children / families
My child receives appropriate homework
77%
94% (+17%)
Hopefully Class Dojo etc. has helped with this area
I feel well informed about how to help my child with their learning at home
78%
92% (+14%)
Part of this years action plan to improve even further as many comments re supporting with information & home learning
My child feels safe and secure at school
89%
95% (+6%)
Extra height on several gates. Start & end of the day with Senior Staff on duty
My child can find help with problems if needed (including bullying / cyber bullying) / Standards of behaviour
59%
96% (+37%)
Changes to Rewards & Sanctions System. Senior Pupil Programme. Class Dojo. Inspire Mornings. Parental Assemblies
I understand the school behaviour systems (Rewards & Sanction procedures)
82%
94% (+12%)
Still an area to explain in detail and embed in & out of school
I would recommend Sherborne Primary School to another parent / friend
92%
99% (+7%)
All of the above (although some answer were ‘neutral’
Strengths of Sherborne Primary School - 1 No
Areas Of Strength - More than 5 comments + (Does not include details from Pie Charts - Written responses only)
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Comment mentions atmosphere / friendly / welcoming / happy pupils / vibrant
2
Sense of community - e.g. strong community / commitment to community / community projects / knowing our families etc.
3
High quality teaching (teachers & teaching assistants) / opportunities / great curriculum / range of experiences / clubs etc.
4
Strong leadership
5
Safe & secure / excellent grounds & facilities
6
High expectations / good behaviour / kindness / attitudes / nurturing / supporting parents & carers
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Good communication methods / home & school links
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Strength of Sherborne Primary- Sample of Direct Comments / Quotes
Nurtures children as whole people great atmosphere that means our children want to come to school. All staff are approachable, and make you feel welcome and that whatever you are discussing is important Very friendly environment even for kids of non English parents Strong leadership, differentiated work especially in literacy and numeracy, good range of children from different backgrounds, good range of clubs and activities, generally high expectations of behaviour, emphasis on kindness, good outside space The headteacher and deputy head are always present in the morning and afternoon making this show their interest in pupils and parents Very good school with high standards It feels more like a family than a school. Every member of staff makes not only my children, but myself and my wife feel like we are part of the family Willingness to help all children succeed Good communication. My children feel safe and are happy It has been a great school for my son, and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to others. There is a lovely atmosphere, a pride, and mutual respect among teachers and students. It is a wonderful, positive environment
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Helping children with mental health issues Loyalty, my children have said “we can move anywhere, but we’re still going to Sherborne primary” It’s positive attitude towards everybody no matter what their strengths or weakness’ The teaching assistants are very helpful and supportive and think they are a real asset to the school My child feels safe and secure at school I love everything about the school. Communication is great rewards are outstanding and the facility's wonderful Modern approach to new topics, such as internet Safety, and accepting mixed ability children in the school. I like the assembly on a Friday and like that the children can show what they have done at home and at school A lovely welcoming school that encourages all children to learn and achieve their best. Super children who are well rounded and enthusiastic. Positive, kind and inspirational staff members. Strong leadership team who care about every child and their family. Strong school community. A huge variety of sports opportunities for the children to participate in (tournaments, matches against other schools).
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Lovely musical opportunities (fabulous samba, music lessons, specialist teaching from Dorset Music service clarinet/flute). Wide array of clubs for the children to attend. Eco-committee, school council and the sports council - the children feel privileged to part of these groups and want to help the school improve. A wonderful forest school/garden area has been developed within the school grounds. A friendly welcoming school with high expectations of all students. Fantastic school, both of my girls have thrived at Sherborne Primary, despite being very different characters! I particularly like the focus on encouraging kind and polite behaviour - social skills just as important as formal education in my experience The teachers are committed, passionate and work incredibly hard! They are consistent, kind and tireless! Lovely school, happy atmosphere and happy child! The head teacher and deputy head are fantastic. They are inspirational to the students and have a great team of staff supporting them! Vibrant lovely school I feel that this school is innovative in its outlook, but traditional in its values. It is full to the brim with ideas already that involve the children in learning, and interest them. It is welcoming to visitors, and the ethos is obvious on first step inside the school. I cannot think of anything that I feel should be different. Communication with parents has improved massively - photo of weekly board on Facebook absolutely brilliant for working parents who drop off / collect from SCAPA. Keep it up!
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Organised, pupils very well mannered and polite, great values and feels like a small community/school despite it being a large primary Sherborne Primary is a very welcoming school with staff who are committed to every child. They provide good support to parents when needed Teaching staff are incredible It has been a great school for my son, and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to others. There is a lovely atmosphere, a pride, and mutual respect among teachers and students. It is a wonderful, positive environment
Suggestions to Improve Sherborne Primary - 1 No .
Suggested Improvement - Based on themes from comments & the pie charts
Action/s & Comments
1.
I feel well informed about how to help my child with their learning at home - Q9 (8.3% disagreed)
Add an additional ‘Inspire Morning’ next year & (via newsletter) ask areas of interest to support parents / carers. This will lead to parental workshops / literature etc. This can also support additional & shorter Parental Forums linked to the Inspire Mornings (to help gauge parental views etc.)
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I understand the school's 'Reward & Sanction' procedures - Q12 (5.8% disagreed)
Publish the Rewards & Sanctions system on each Class Dojo page / School Web-site / Paper copy at start of year to take home. Discuss at Parental Forum / Inspire Mornings
3.
There is a range of healthy food for HOT school dinner so that my child is well nourished - Q15 (28.3% disagreed & also mentions several times within comments)
Continue to attempt to source a different hot meals provider. Work alongside SAST schools (& Dorset LA) to make this happen. Work alongside Chartwells with feedback to improve meal quality
4.
Multiple comments around after-school clubs from child considerations / range of clubs / ages they are aimed at
Senior Leaders & staff to audit after-school clubs & discuss ways forward looking at the comments
5.
School Uniform - several comments linked to conformity & enforcement
HT to remind parents / carers around conformity. This can be challenging at times due to personal circumstances
Suggestions to Improve Sherborne Primary - 2 No .
Suggested Improvement - Based on themes from comments & the pie charts
Action/s & Comments
6.
Improved security - particularly around the EYFS Playground
School is awaiting a bid for ÂŁ171K of extra security which includes replacing the EYFS wooden fence / more CCTV & electronic gates for the car park
7.
Behaviour - several comments around bullying (3 comments) / rewards / sanctions & supporting children + parents / carers
Make this a dedicated Parental Forum. Teachers to discuss with parents transitions between teams (e.g. Yr 2 across the corridor to Yr 3). More helpful literature.
8.
More detail needed within the questionnaire to ensure an appropriate response
Add a comment box on each question so that respondents can clarify their answers & provide suggestions etc.