1. “Working together to support the child” 19th October 2011
Parent Forum
“Working together to support the child”
19th October 2011

2. Agenda Items
Matters arising – clubs; survey feedback
Data and how it is calculated
Future issues for the Parent Forum to discuss
PTA meeting (7.15pm)
If you wish to make any comments or give feedback for points 2, 3 - Please could one person make some notes for your table and then feedback to everyone at the end of the session.

3. Parent Survey Headlines – Feb 2010 (180 returns) - July 2011 (214 returns)
My child likes Tanbridge – 99% (+5% Feb ‘10)
Students behave well – (92%) (+7%)
Staff treat students with respect – 98% (+12%)
I am kept well informed of my child’s progress – 97% (+3%)
Good range of clubs – 91% (+28%)
My child is safe at school – 99% (two students) (+1%)
My child is safe on the bus – 95% (no previous)
Very positive response 99% “happy overall”
My child receives the correct amount of homework – (80%) (-10%)

4. Future Action Homework - setting? Parent Forum driving agenda
P.T.A. - organise positions and hold an initial event
Getting parents “over the threshold”
Greater return on surveys – continue using the VLE
Maintain high standards of service

5. PTA Ideas and questions
Quiz monies
Formal set-up -Roles needed/ volunteers?

6. and finally… Thank you for your time.
Next meeting: February/March 2012
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