ANALYSIS OF LUCKINGTON SCHOOL PA

My child has settled in well & enjoys school.

I don’t think it is widely known to most who governors are, especially those who are not parents, but within the community.

...the playground can be/appear quite cliquey for some people

At what age would it be beneficial for the child to sit in (on parents evenings) ?

Social interaction skills could be developed more. This should include public speaking. Confidence should be nurtured.

Unfortunately some of the parents do form a clique socialising out of school, therefore the children maintain the same groups in school. It is awkward for anyone outside this group coming into the school as apparent or for the children. This is only noticeable as the school is small.

We keep a close eye on our child’s progress so there are no nasty surprises

I feel the school should have a more balanced approach to the arts. Not all children are into football and sports. Drama and dance, art, singing etc could be encouraged further along with more of Eco club or nature study, birds, bugs etc.

A scale of 1 – 10 would have been better placed for some of these questions.

There is a place for homework of course. But there is always so much. It continues to be the bain of our weekends when I feel the children should be able to enjoy playing, family activities, gardening, etc

Reports seem a waste of time. I read the paragraph written specifically about my child and the rest seems to be ticking national curriculum targets.

Open toed sandals should be allowed, no silly rules about not wearing fleeces without jumpers, PE kit was fine as it was.

Water bottles are a great idea- maybe the school could buy their own – a branded bottle is very cheap on line

All Year 6s “outgrew”school

Would like to have assemblies where children participate/present so they get used to standing up and presenting in front of an audience and parents are invited once a term.

Would like booklet on maths process as cannot make workshop in daytime.

Would like to see a foreign language taught at an early age e.g.French.

Front desk is not always as welcoming as it could be.

Initial communication on starting at the school was very poor and v. Late. I assume this has now been rectified for new starters under new management.

I would love the school to have a tie as compulsory wear.

The school rules are a mystery to me and some seem to have evolved into pedantic rules with no reasoning, others seem to apply to some not others.

Communication with parents is haphazard. Homework very inconsistent, no idea of progress regarding this.

No encouragement to show workings. No feedback from homework. Often felt given for sake of it. Some governors NEVER turn up to school events. ...parent governors are excellent, but can only do so much.

Handwriting is improving but has been very poor. I sometimes feel rushed at these (parents) meetings.

Homework quantity is very variable and not always at the right level. Feedback from homework is patchy. Talented children are not pushed

KS2 (boys especially) are disengaged.

I can see that some improvements are in progress – if I make criticisms it is only because I believe Luckington can (and should) be the best school on the planet!

MY CHILD...			always			sometimes				never
Enjoys being at school			62			33				5(1)
Finds school work interesting & challenging			62			38				0
Enjoys after-school clubs			48			33				14
Gets an appropriate amount of homework			57			33				10
Is encouraged to work to the best of his/her ability			76			19				5
Is treated fairly by school staff			67			29				0
Respects school staff			86			5				0
Is treated as an individual by school staff			90			10				0
Is well supported in his/her personal/social development			71			29				0
SECTION 2 – COMMUNICATION							Yes	No			Don’t know
I feel that I can approach members of staff to talk about any concerns							95	5			0
I get regular information about my child’s progress							76	19			5
I understand the school’s policy on homework							57	33			0
Letters from the school are friendly and welcoming							100	0			0
I feel that I can talk to the head teacher if I need to							100	0			0
The school has explained the part that I can play in my child’s education							90	5			5
My child’s report gives me useful information							71	14			14
School gives me an accurate & helpful picture of my child’s progress							76	19			5
SECTION 3 - PARENTS & THE SCHOOL							Yes	No			Don’t know
Most parents show support for the school							85	5			10
There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in school							81	14			5
The governors are useful to the school							81	5			14
I know who I can approach on the governing body if I need to							86	10			5
The school shows that it values the help offered by parents							76	10			10
I feel welcome and involved in school life							76	0			19
I would be interested in before and after school care for my child							33	62			5
I would like it if the school offered holiday activities for children							19	57			24
I would like it if the school offered more evening activities for adults
SECTION 4 – FORMAL PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS		Always			Sometimes				Never
Meetings are arranged at a time that suits me		95			5
The event is well structured and organised		68			29				5
I feel welcome & know what to do/ where to go		81			19				0
I am treated like a partner in my child’s education		98			20				0
I get a chance to speak honestly about my concerns		90			10				0
Teachers are frank with me		67			33				0
I come away feeling that I have learned something useful		62			38				0
SECTION 5 – WHAT PARENTS SAY	Strongly Agree			Agree		Disagree			Strongly disagree
“I feel that when I go into the school there’s a good atmosphere”	57			43		0			0
“The school has good facilities”	33			52		14			0
“The school is kept clean and in good order”	43			57		0			0
“Standards of teaching are high”	29			57		14 (KS2)			0
“I know how to help my child with school work”	24			67		4 + 4 (KS2)			0
“I feel that they really know my child”	57			29		14(KS2)			0
“The homework is the right amount”	33			43		14			10
“Teachers are approachable”	48 + 10(KS1)			33 + 5(KS2)		5 (KS2)			0
“There are some school rules that I don’t agree with”	19			29		52			0
“The uniform is too strict”	5			0		77			14
“Teachers expect the best of all the children”	29 +5 (KS1)			52		5 + 5 (KS2)			0
“The head teacher is approachable & helpful”	33			66		0			0
“ The school has a good reputation”	23			58		5			0 (14 - dont know)
“I would recommend the school to others”	52			43		5			0
“The school is well led & managed”	33			62		0			0