Your views from 2012
Having made a number of changes during the year, we asked your opinion about their effectiveness. This is what you said:
You said that safety in the playground before school was a concern and we changed the routine so that KS2 come in from 8.40. What do you think?
- Works well – please continue
- Good idea. Always a bit of a scramble after Praise assembly on Friday though. Perhaps that should change as well.
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We changed the sports provision this year.
What went well:
- Brilliant team at SKFA – love it!
Even better if:
- Netball team or basketball (can be mixed).
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You said communication could be improved and we are developing a new website for September. What would be useful to include on it?
- Downloadable calendar of events.
- More ‘incidental’ day-to-day information.
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What does your child tell you that goes well in the playground at playtime and what could be improved?
What went well:
- Young leaders
Even better if:
- Alternative options for non-sporty children.
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You said that you would prefer a more local venue and more activities for KS1. We offered Sutcliffe Park with field events for the younger classes.
What went well:
- Great venue – extra activities for KS1 fantastic
Even better if:
- It could be reached by public transport, or was just on the heath!
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To foster independence and to aid transition, we are considering a programme of overnight stays building to the week-long school journey in Year 6.
E.g. Year 3 – overnight sleepover in school
Year 4 - overnight at a local scout camp
Year 5 – 2/3 nights on a local outdoor centre
Year 6 – week’s school journey in France/Belgium (nearer to home)
What do you think?
- This already so sounds great!
- Not necessary until Year 5 or 6. I think Year 3 is too early.
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With regards to the cost of school trips, you said that you’d like to pay in advance. From September, we are considering offering the option of gift aiding £20 (to be topped up as necessary) to cover the cost of visits for the year. What do you think?
- Yes! Less ‘bitty’ and more efficient
- Very good idea but is it enough?
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You said that there was not enough notice and too many school trips on the same day. Have there been any improvements?
- I think school trips are an invaluable part of the school experience. Far more and far better here than at my daughter’s last school
- Too many school trips? Yes! I would rather see more homework.
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Reception parents only – did you like the option of the September start and how quickly did your child settle in?
- Felt it helped the whole class to bond together (and mums!)
- Fairer for children as start on equal footing.
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You said that you would like music provision extended and we offered whole class instrumental lessons to Years 2, 4 and 5.
What went well:
- It encouraged my daughter to start violin lessons outside of school.
Even better if:
- Option to learn more instruments in Year 3 if possible – drumming/percussion please.
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This year, you felt that continuing strings in Year 5 was not appropriate so next year we will be starting an optional strings, brass and woodwind orchestra for KS2, on Friday mornings before school. What do you think?
- Excellent idea re: orchestra – fabulous opportunity!
- Brilliant! Optional is the best option!
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How has your child responded to the ‘My Maths’ homework?
What went well:
- Fabulous – more enthusiastic about doing homework.
Even better if:
- Sometimes it doesn’t appear and other times it seems as if you haven’t done it – even though it has been done!
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How effectively does the school deal with issues and who would you approach if you had a concern?
What went well:
- Wonderful individual support given to my children in their time of need – thank you!
Even better if:
- Need to nip issues in the bud quicker!!!
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What would you like workshops on?
- Phonics/reading
- Maths – how to do it
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Overall, this year...
What went well:
- French trip, sports day, learning.
Even better if:
- Brought back voluntary reading scheme for parents.
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Any other comments?
- Please more after school provision till 5.30 would be good – not just Thurs film club.
- Thank you for all you do for the children and the parents. Bless you all!
