Wychbold End of Year Parent Survey 2016-2017

Summary Parents overwhelmingly engage in supporting children at home.

Summary Majority of parents fairly confident in supporting children at home though this is not an overwhelming strength. Action – additional materials available to parents including links to support to curriculum focus on website - continue the phonics and maths parents’ evenings and begin earlier in term

Summary Clear sense of belonging for majority of pupils. Action – further engagement of children in decision making at school through Pupil Parliament activities and votes to promote ownership of school to children

Summary Parents’ perceptions reveal activities at school match children’s interests. Careful curriculum planning and wide range of enrichment activities will continue this year.

Summary All children confident to seek help from adults in school to varying degrees. Action – Nurture groups in place to support children who maybe be quiet or shy in approaching adults in school

Summary Parents perceive vast majority of children are prepared for their transition into their next school year. The school will continue to ensure all children reach potential and have the social and emotional skills they need to move forward.

Summary All children gain enjoyment of school to varying degrees with the majority enjoying school a tremendous amount. We will continue to provide activities and opportunities which make learning fun and maintain this positive attitude!

Summary All children find lessons motivating to varying degrees Summary All children find lessons motivating to varying degrees. Again, teachers will strive to ensure that the curriculum delivered motivated and engages children.

Strengths Overwhelming support and praise for teaching and support staff Children nurtured and well supported Range of extra curricula activities strong Well led school – good senior leadership team Bright learning environment

Weaknesses Communication – school/home communication not slick and parents not clear on events and changes through school Short notice for events or charity requests School individual photographs poor Few opportunity for inter-school sports/sharing activities Actions Academic year shared with parents with key term dates sent before the start of term and repeated at start of term Careful monitoring of communication systems Website updated with clear links to support and updated Google Calendar Additional involvement in Pyramid School Sports New school photographer booked