Analysis of Parent Questionnaire 2015 OUR LADY OF PEACE INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

Questionnaire

Previously, we have sent out questionnaires electronically but haven’t always had the response we needed. Therefore, we had decided to hand the questionnaires personally during the parent evenings this term.

The questionnaire had been structured into 2 parts, a quantitative component and a qualitative component which together provide a more holistic picture of parent perception.

The qualitative aspect of this questionnaire focused on getting parents’ views on each of the 14 questions asked as well as parental engagement. After each question, allocated space was provided, should parents want to include additional information. This provided some qualitative data.

Respondents

Parents evenings was attended by Reception, Year 1 and 2 parents. In total we have 268 children on roll in these year groups. This year we received a total of 201 questionnaires. This means that 75% of parents responded.

The response to the qualitative aspect of the questionnaire was greater than the qualitative.

1. My child enjoys school Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“A is very happy and proud student” RCL

“He is always happy to go to school” REH

“A is always first to want to leave the house to come to school” 2MG

“Always looking forward of going to school every morning” 2LS

“She has no problem going to school. Happy girl.” 1SM

“Mr Reegan is the best teacher” 2CR

“Everyday after school A says: I had fun at school today.” REH

“M is very happy to come to school” 1KB

“T looks forward to coming to school and always has a smile going in and coming home” 1GK

“She absolutely loves it” R RHM

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“We have noticed her progress on a regular basis, especially her mathematics and reading” 2MG

“Reading is coming on in leaps and bounds” E 1GK

“I am pleased with O’s progress. Mr Reegan has got to know O well and was able to give me informative feedback. Happy to see notes from Mr Reegan to O with comments to work on” 2CR

“Could read well and sound out phonics” 1KB

“I am very pleased with T’s progress” 1GK

“I’m impressed with all the new things she knows”. RHM

“My child’s speech is improving in heaps and bounds” RHM

2. My child is making good progress

3. Our school keeps my child safe Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Very impressive-called to tell me who was picking up” RCL

“I feel relaxed when T is in school knowing the school will keep her safe”. 1GK

4. Our school promotes positive behaviour

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Star of the week, and headteacher rewards and stickers really motivate-Golden time”. 2MG

“I really like the discipline of the school”. REH

5. Teaching is at least good Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Teaching is Excellent” 2LS

“I have a lot of confidence in the teachers” 1KB

“Excellent” RCL

“Teaching at the school is very good” 1SM

6. I am kept well informed about how my child is getting on.

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“If I need any information, I ring the school and they always get back to me by a note”. REH

7. I feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions, a problem or a complaint.

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Miss Green has been extremely approachable” 2MG

“Very friendly-no problem” RCL

“Mrs Hodges is very approachable and helpful” REH

“Very satisfied” 1SM and REH

8.Our school is led and managed well Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Although it is nice to see Mrs O'Keeffe around”

9.Our school helps my child to lead a healthy lifestyle

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“We would welcome to hear more about healthy food, less sweet puddings for lunch etc”. 2MG

10. Our school seeks the views of parents and takes account of their suggestions and concerns.

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“The school is giving work which helps my child” 1SM

“In the past we have been disappointed with the lack of information; however Mrs Soton has picked up on our concern” 2LS

11. Our school provides appropriate homework

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Could do with more homework for Maths and English”

“We enjoyed mathematical homework (jump lotions)” RCL

“We would like more home work for read write Inc to be able to support my child at an appropriate level.”1KB

“Needs to be the same standard every week” 1SM

“I think more homework should be sent home” 2CR

12. I feel the staff develop my child’s self-esteem, and independence

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“Miss Moorst is doing a good job. S is really fond of her” 1SM

“F is more sociable and always is talking about her friends.” RHM

13. Our school promotes Catholic and British Values

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“C comes home telling me the prayers he’s learnt” RCL

“Very happy how the school promotes catholic and British values” 1GK

14. There is a good range of activities that my child finds enjoyable (including extra-curricular clubs)

Individual responses-(Under each of the 14 responses parents

had an opportunity to write down their own responses)

“They should be more promoted” RCL

“Would welcome more school clubs, like art classes” 2MG

“I wish there were more after school activities” 1SM

“Would like more clubs e.g. gymnastics” 2CR

“A has enjoyed all the extra curricular activities she has been enrolled in, particularly sewing club” 2MG

“We would like to see more extra curricular clubs both academic and activity based; perhaps instrumental lessons”. 1SM

“L loves the sewing club and the wrap around clubs” 2CR

Other comments

“ E has only been at the school a few weeks. I am very pleased and happy so far but I am unable to answer a few of the question”. 2CR

“I am very happy with how E is getting on at school. Thank you!” RHM

“Well done to the teachers for doing a good job” RCL

“Well done to all the teachers for doing a good job” REH

“Thank you for a very informative parents evening. C has come on so much this year. Thank you to Miss Greene, Mrs strange and other support staff for all your help and support” 2MG

“C is having a great experience during her time so far” 1GK

“All good, thanks and God Bless”. 1GK

“Thank you! I’m very happy to work closely with the teachers” 1SM

Actions for the Future

We aim to arrange a meeting with parents who have expressed their views as disagree and strongly disagree.

We have made a note of parent suggestions on the following areas and aim to address these:

-consistency in homework;

-more after school clubs;

-an opportunity for parents to visit the classrooms;

-workshops/coffee mornings.

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the parents that attended and completed a parent questionnaire. Your feedback and suggestions are very valuable and will continue to help us to move the school forward and support us in making your child’s journey a success.