Summary of Parental Questionnaire March 2015
Strongly agree / agree
Neither agree or disagree / both
Disagree / strongly disagree
Don’t know/ Can’t comment
Percentages ETHOS, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The qualities included in the mission statement are important to me.
98
0
0
2
100
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
94
2
0
2
98 98
2 0
0 2
0 0
98 74 100 98 100 98
2 0 0 2 0 2
0 6 0 0 0 0
0 20 0 0 0 0
96
0
0
4
I think the school’s system of discipline is effective. (Red and amber cards; Losing Always badge; losing playtimes and dinner times).
90
2
2
6
I am confident that Higher Failsworth deals with inappropriate behaviour effectively.
90
0
4
6
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
91
0
2
6
98
0
2
0
It is important to me that the social, moral, spiritual and cultural aspects of education are promoted and developed as well as standards in the core subjects. The school’s values and attitudes have a positive effect on my child The school is led and managed well.
WELL BEING, BEHAVIOUR AND SAFETY My child is happy at Higher Failsworth. My child feels safe at school.
My child is confident that should they have a problem, there is someone they can go to in school who will listen to them. This school deals effectively with bullying
There is a happy atmosphere at school. I feel welcome when I come into school. The school site is sufficiently secure. My child is well looked after at this school.
I think the school’s system of rewarding and praising children are effective. (Always system, Merits, Little Gems, class prizes, stickers etc).
CURRICULUM and LEARNING My child makes good progress at this school.
My child is helped to overcome any difficulties they might have. (e.g. Support from Mrs Thomas (Learning Mentor), intervention groups, one to one support, Counselling)
85 100
0 0
0 0
15 0
88
0
10
2
88
2
4
6
School trips and visits are worthwhile experiences. (e.g. Class trips, Young Voices Concert, Robin Wood residential, Castleshaw residential, Come and Play with the Halle)
85
0
0
15
Higher Failsworth provides a varied range of enrichment activities e.g. Book week, Maths week, Spanish day, dressing up/ special days linked to topics (Centenary day, Roman day, Alien Day, )
100
0
0
0
89
0
0
11
96
0
4
0
98 67
0 0
0 21
2 13
I think members of staff at Higher Failsworth are approachable.
98
2
0
0
I feel that I can approach the school if I have a concern.
100
0
0
0
94
2
0
4
My child is taught well at this school.
I am given enough information about how I can support my child at home. I think my child gets the appropriate amount of homework for their age.
ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I am happy with the variety of school clubs offered (Our clubs include Newspaper club, KS1 & 2 football, 3 Street dance clubs, Early birds reading, Book worms, Homework, Gardening, KS1 ICT, Choir, Buddy Club, Fencing, Forest Fun) I am glad Higher Failsworth encourages children to support those less fortunate than themselves and charities that support medical research (e.g. National Autistic society, Lymphoma association, Salvation Army Food Bank, Dr Kershaw’s, Christie’s and SignHealth) Higher Failsworth helps to promote a healthy lifestyle. (i.e. healthy eating, dental care and being active) My child finds school meals enjoyable.
COMMUNICATION
This school responds well to any concerns I raise.
Parents’ evenings provide me with the information I require about my child’s progress and achievement.
96
0
0
4
90
0
0
10
94
0
4
2
92
2
6
0
74
0
24
2
I understand the role of the school Governors.
71 62
0 0
27 32
2 6
The school encourages parents and guardians to play an active part in school life.
88
0
10
2
Yes
No
Undecided
98
0
2
The end of year school report provides me with the information I require about my child’s progress and achievement. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress
The school and class newsletters provide me with clear information regarding what has happened in school but also about future events. I look at the school website regularly The school website provides me with clear information.
OVERALL Would you recommend this school to another parent?
