Newsletter
SPECIAL EDITION May 2012
PARENTS SURVEY RESULTS! Dear Parents/Carers The views of our parents are important to us and in order to gauge parents opinions we regularly invite parents to attend coffee mornings, parental workshops and parents’ evenings. Another recent initiative has been ’Bring a Parent’ sessions, the first of these was held by the Science Department and was extremely successful. As a school we feel we can best support our students by working closely in partnership with parents and carers. This is why we want to hear your views. This newsletter is a special edition to provide you with feedback from our recent on line parent survey which was completed by just 112 of our parents. Nadine Powrie Headteacher The main points arising from the survey were: • 74% of the parents say that their child enjoys schools • 89% of the parents say that the school keeps their child safe • 76% of the parents say that the school informs them of their child’s progress • 87% of the parents say that the school has high academic expectations and standards • 72% of the parents say that the teaching in the school is good • 74% of the parents say that the school prepares their child well for the future • 70% of the parents say that the school meets their child’s particular needs • 80% of the parents say that the school is well led and managed effectively • 74% of the parents say that the governors work well for the school • 77% of the parents say that the school is well cared for and looks good • 74% of the parents say that they are happy with their child’s experience in school What you asked for
What we are doing
Improve communication with parents
Staff to acknowledge phone calls or emails within 24 hours. Weekly newsletter is sent by email and is published on the school website. Coffee mornings with the headteacher. The next one will be on 29 May 2012 for Year 10 parents. Revised website was launched April 2012. We are a pilot school for Progresso which will provide an updated portal access for parents to obtain information on their child's progress, attendance.
Consistency in Homework
The new system trialled in Year 7 will be rolled out across all year groups. Our Heads of Year are leading this project.
Consistency in dealing with behaviour
Our school Behaviour for Learning policy is currently being reviewed by Heads of Year and will be ratified and published ready for new term September 2012.
Consistency in standards amongst subjects Recruitment for September 2012 has been rigorous and the school has made strong appointment across all subjects. Mr Snoswell (Science), Miss Stephens, Miss Viika and Miss Jordan (Maths), Miss Appleton and Miss Evans (English). Mrs Lowe will be Assistant Headteacher, English, Mrs Ashley is appointed Deputy Headteacher, Teaching and Learning and Miss Harvey will join Geography. Comments made by staff to students
Staff participate in regular training sessions and this comment has been successfully addressed.
Recent parents comments following Year 7 Parents Evening on 2 May 2012: “Good and informative evening”. “Excellent evening! All teachers very informative. Big thanks to all.” “All teachers were helpful with any questions”. Do you have a comment or view on the school.? Contact Mrs Whale, Marketing and Communication Officer by email at h.whale@nevillelovett.hants.sch.uk www.nevillelovett.co.uk
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SPECIAL EDITION May 2012
STUDENT VOICE The views of our students are also important to us and we have a number of ways to ensure these are heard: G10: 2 students from each year group meet with the Headteacher each Friday morning during tutor time. The main points arising rom these meetings have been: Students like the number of ICT Rooms They enjoy being in a class where they feel comfortable. Students like the grades they can achieve and appreciate they can start their GCSE earlier so have more chance to succeed. Students like being part of a successful school and appreciate the dedication of teachers.
Tutor representatives: Each tutor group now has two representatives and these are. Year 7 7T Karianne Williams, Joe Stanley; Leah Ilsley, Harvey Bennett; 7A Ethan Lewis, Olivia Lancaster; 7M Archie Hicks, Amy Bishop; 7U Ewan Maxwell, Kate Churcher. Year 8 8T Aaron Blay, Tia Skidmore; 8E Finley Hoskins, Amy Rous; 8A Bradley Green, Sophie Sillence; 8M Amber Jones, Matt John; 8u Jasmine Bannerman, Jacob Pilley; 8P Alicia Newman, George Rous. Year 9 9T Gemma Neal, Alex Buck; 9E Amber Fawcett , Jack Hicks; 9A Elliot Sheard, Georgina Thomas; 9M Richard Holt, Kaitlen Jones; 9U Kacie Cooper Lauren Barton; 9P Max Ayling , Sophie Watkins Year 10 10M Lauren Burt, Padraig Parkes; 10A Dannielle Hinchley, Calvin Gunning; 10E Rebecca Light, Bradley Goodyear; 10T Finn Truman, Ceri Tindale; 10U Evie Wrixon, Ryan Baker; 10P Russel Menezes
Student Council The School Council meet with the Headteacher once a month. The team were very keen to work with industry so we have commissioned EBP (Education Business Partnership) to work with our student council on:
Work placement: 2 weeks guaranteed for all students in Year 10. Mock Interview Days: All Year 10 students to have a mock interview. Careers Advisor: 1 to 1 interview for all Year 10. Small group sessions for all yea 8 and 9.
The team will also be looking at organising a 1/2 day “Opportunity Fair” with businesses providing stands to meet with students. We are hoping to invite parents to this event.
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