Noticeboard: Newsletters (Including Pupil and Parent Surveys).

    

 

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Question:

Yes

No

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No answer

1

Do you enjoy coming to school?

54

13

50

3

0

2

Is there enough for you to do at playtime?

53

31

27

9

0

3

Do you have friends to play with at playtime?

92

3

24

1

0

4

Do you run around at playtime?

77

11

32

0

0

5

Are you ever bullied?

8

76

29

5

2

6

Have you ever bullied anyone?

7

92

4

9

8

7

Do you enjoy Maths?

69

21

24

3

3

8

Do you enjoy reading?

76

15

24

2

3

9

Do you enjoy writing?

65

23

29

2

1

10

Do you enjoy Science?

49

36

27

4

4

11

Do you feel that you are doing well at school?

73

6

24

16

1

12

Do you get praised for good work?

42

13

46

17

2

13

Do you feel okay about using the school toilets?

67

25

17

8

3

14

Do you wash your hands with soap after using the toilet and before eating?

108

4

5

1

2

15

If you are thirsty at school are you mostly able to get a drink of water?

56

23

38

2

1

16

Are you able to find books you like at school?

37

36

44

2

1

17

Do you use E-Folio at least once a week?

29

58

28

3

2

18

Do you feel you are doing well in sports?

81

11

15

12

1

19

Do you tell an adult at school if you have a problem?

73

13

33

0

1

20

Do you feel children's feelings and ideas are important to the adults?

84

6

16

13

1

Only a few children added any comments:

• "I think it is a safe place to be!
• I can't always get onto my E-Folio.
• Do you have to use E-Folio once a week?
• The survey is a good idea.
• Could Stage 3 of the Adventure Playground be finished before Year 6 leave?
• The school toilets need air freshners; they smell and people don't flush.  There are also spiders in there.
• For lunch could we have more choice and food?
• I would like 'Lord of the Rings' books.
• Could I have sandwiches at lunchtime as well as a hot dinner?
• I don't always get praised for my work.
• I like everything, basically.
• I'm fine at school, so don't worry."

Please score 5 for the most positive response and 1 for the least positive, with any comments added at the end. For some questions - eg No. 10 - a negative answer is a preferred outcome.

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No:

Question:

5

4

3

2

1

1

Is your child generally happy at school?

28

8

1

2

Are you generally happy with the school?

25

9

3

3

Is your child generally interested in the work at school?

23

12

1

1

4

Have you found the Parent-Link simple to use and helpful?

9

8

8

2

5

Do you feel your child is benefiting from their homework?

8

12

7

2

6

Do you feel confident in supporting your child with their homework?

17

12

3

1

7

Does your child ever worry about tests?

3

8

8

2

4

8

Is your child heard to read enough by an adult at school?

5

7

16

5

9

Do you share books at home with your child just for pleasure at least once a week?

30

7

10

Does your child ever voice worries about the mixed changing arrangements at school?

6

3

6

14

11

Do you always have a note if your child has a head bump at school?

11

7

5

1

12

Do you feel the school exercises good judgement when your child is not feeling well during the day?

14

6

8

3

1

13

Does your child drink enough water at school?

9

5

11

4

6

14

Does your child feel they are doing well academically at school?

10

19

4

15

Does your child have a good relationship with their teacher? (So early in the term it might be easier to refer to the last academic year).

27

6

1

16

Do you have a good relationship with your child's teacher?

23

8

3

17

Have you ever helped in school?

16

3

3

10

18

Have you ever helped with a school fundraising event - such as the Fete, jumble sale etc?

15

6

2

9

19

Do you think the parking around the school is safe?

1

4

6

8

16

20

Does your child have any current concerns about bullying?

1

1

5

8

21

Please add any comments here:

• "I am generally happy with the school and so is my child.  The only real issue I have is the school dinners - not enough is cooked...
• I am extremely pleased with almost all aspects of the school.  Any concerns I voice are dealt with quickly and appropriately.  The quality of education is excellent.
• My child loves Elmstead Primary School.  Occasionally she had a problem with another child.  She loves the school dinners, but as she gets older she has commented that the portions are not big enough and she says that sometimes by the time she gets her dinner the food is cold.
• There seem to be classes for those pupils who are achieving well and above average in class, but there appears to be none for those who struggle.  If there are, there is no information to parents available.
• I have put a negative tick here (parking - Q19) due to the selfish and inconsiderate attitude of some parents.  I do not feel the school is to blame.  It is the ignorant attitude of the repeat offenders causing the parking problems. Naming and shaming these offenders on the school website would perhaps have a positive effect...
• My child would like more play equipment in the Junior Playground, especially more hoops.
• Limited parking facilities, should be encouraged to walk to school if possible.
• When children are ill the school is too quick to get them away from school premises.
• We feel our son is doing extremely well at Elmstead Primary School...  So far we haven't had a day when he hasn't wanted to go to school.  He is extremely happy there which is a great worry off our minds.  Our only concern would be the parking and sometimes dangerous driving around the school in the mornings and afternoons.  As pedestrians we feel it is only a matter of time before someone gets injured through someone's irresponsible driving.
• It is only a few parents who think they can park anywhere.  What is more concerning is the speed of some cars around the school and neighbouring roads.  Some cars even mount the pavement in Holly Way; by the residents' private parking area... Also to note is that the Colne Community School bus drops off on the corner of Harvest Way.  This causes a terrible traffic jam every day, at 15.15 - 15.30.
• Water bottles should be on the desk (not just Key Stage 2) in front of the children to rehydrate, especially in the Summer months.
• Mixed feelings regarding homework policy.  Some is relevant and enjoyable, sometimes it is set for the sake of it, and becomes a source of stress at home.
• How are the results of the questionnaire used to improve/change policies within the school?  Are parents informed directly of any changes as a result of the questionnaire?