13.11.18
Questionnaire Results
Thank you to all who completed a questionnaire. We had 129 responses. The results can be seen below with the response of the school. Also general comments, both positive and negative can be seen under the questionnaire results. Finally, a child friendly questionnaire was given to the junior children, a very positive response was had that included two main concerns that are explained on the final page. If we have not responded to your comment, or if you would like a further discussion please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
| Please tick one box | |||
| The School | Strongly Agree/ Agree | Disagree/ Strongly Disagree | School Response |
| My child likes school | 98% | 2% | |
| My child was helped to settle in well when he/she started at school | 99% | 1% | |
| I believe my child is making good progress at school. | 99% | 1% | |
| I believe my child is safe at school | 98% | 2% | |
| I believe that pupils behave well in school | 94% | 6% | See response in Children’s questionnaire feedback |
| Other children do not bully my child | 91% | 9% | See response in Children’s questionnaire feedback |
| I believe that if any bullying, harassment or discrimination occurs, the school deals well with it. | 93% | 7% | See response in Children’s questionnaire feedback |
| I believe the quality of teaching is good. | 100% | 0% | |
| I believe that my child has good learning experiences, including educational trips and visits. | 100% | 0% | |
| I believe that staff expect my child to work hard and to do his/her best. | 100% | 0% | |
| I believe that staff treat all children fairly and with respect | 93% | 7% | |
| I believe that the school helps my child to understand how eating and drinking can effect their health. | 98% | 2% | |
| I believe my child has plenty of opportunities to get regular exercise at school. | 92% | 8% | The school now offers more and more physical activities from football festivals to Urdd After school clubs. We will continue to offer more sporting opportunities as the year progresses. |
| I believe the school helps my child to become mature and take on responsibility. | 99% | 1% | |
| I believe my child receives appropriate extra support when he/she needs it. | 99% | 1% | |
| I believe the school keeps me well informed about my child’s progress. | 87% | 13% | This year we will hold termly Parents Evenings. Additionally in the second parents evening there will be an opportunity to see your child’s work. |
| The school seeks my views as a parent and considers the feedback that I provide about the school. | 87% | 13% | The questionnaire is the first step in listening to the voice of the parents as we try to answer and solve some of your concerns. |
| If I share problems or issues with the school, it responds well and deals with them appropriately. | 95% | 5% | |
| I believe that my child can access enough books and equipment at school to support their learning. | 100% | 0% | |
| I believe the school is well run and managed | 99% | 1% | |
| I believe the school prepares my child well for moving on to the next school. | 97% | 3% |
Further Comments from Parents
Strengths
High standard of teaching and learning
Excellent development in the welsh language
Happy Atmosphere
Excellent extra support
Good communication
A warm welcome to late commers
Excellent discipline
Things to Improve
Only one parents evening
More sporting activities with more preparation time
More on twitter
Opportunities to compete in the Urdd
More after school clubs
Online payments
More trips/overnight stays for the juniors
Open days for new starters
Information on Ystalyfera School
Welsh Language classes for parents
PTA to be more active
I will respond to the above comments in the next newsletter
Pupils Questionnaire
A very positive response with only 2 answers under 90%
Behaviour at play time – 14% of children had concerns regarding behaviour at breaktimes (main concern – children playing too rough)
Next Steps – Train Yr 5 and 6 to be playtime peace keepers. Look at further activities for the children to play on the yard. School council to decide on a set of rules for playtime.
Concerns in regards to bullying – 12% of children were worried about bullying (especially Yr 3 and 4 children)
Next Steps – School to adopt speakr – Yr 3 and 4 initially – a system that enables the pupils to share any concerns they have with a member of staff. Continue to use PC Kev to talk to the children.
Many thanks for all the responses
Lee James
Prifathro/Headteacher