What do our parents think of us?

Parent survey December 2023 – table of results (118 responses)

 

Question

 

%

Further Parents Response?

 

School Response?

My child feels safe at school

 

99

 

 1% don't know

That is so good to hear! 

There is a good range of subjects at school

97

2% don't know

That is so good to hear, but do let us know if you feel we should be offering something we aren't.

My child is happy at school

99

 

That is so good to hear, but do let us know if your child is not happy – even 1% is too many!

Please see the Pastoral Support section of the school website and let us know if you need more information.  The toolkits we have developed (see left hand side) are really helpful.

https://www.russell-lower.co.uk/website/pastoral_support/367189

School makes sure its pupils are well behaved

 

98

 

That is so good to hear.  The Russell Rights, Emotion Coaching and Behaviour policy work really well together.  Visitors always comment on how good this is!

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with quickly and effectively

 

98

 

That is so good to hear, but do let us know if your child is being bullied – even 2% is too many!

School makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year

 

98

 

That is so good to hear, but do let us know if you need any more information – even 2% is too many!  We ensure theme webs go out at the beginning of each term and the website is also packed with information: https://www.russell-lower.co.uk/website/curriculum/437827

 

My child does well at this school

 

98

 1% doesn't know

That is so good to hear, but do let us know when this isn’t the case – 2% is too many!

School has high expectations for my child

 

91

 5% don't know

That is so good to hear, but do let us know when this isn’t the case – 4% is too many! 

I would recommend this school to another parent

 

99

 

That is so good to hear, but do let us know when this isn’t the case – 1% is too many!

School supports my child’s wider development

85

 

 10% don't know

That is so good to hear, but do let us know when this isn’t the case – 2% is too many!

My child is  happy at this school

99

0.5% didn't know

That is so good to hear, but do let us know if your child is not happy – even 0.5% is too many!

All children complete a network hand each half term so they have at least 5 people they can talk to if upset (usually 3 in school and 2 at home)

This is in addition to the class teacher and other adults, including Pastoral support

Concerns are dealt with properly

 

97

 

Please let us know if you have any concerns that are not addressed properly

My SEND child gets the support they need to succeed

53

 47% don't know

Please let Mrs Knight know if you feel your child is not able to succeed in school

 

 

 

 

My child can take part in extra clubs and activities

88

 

 10% don't know

Sorry – we know that some clubs fill up quickly.  We try to run as many as we possibly can and constantly look to expand the offer.  It is only physical space and time that stops us! You can find out about clubs that are running on our website or speaking to the school office.

School lets me know how my child is doing

95%

 

We have a parents’ evening in the autumn and spring terms.  We send a short, written report in the spring and a longer report in the summer.

Tapestry, reading records, spelling results etc. and class email addresses can all be used to relay information

 

 

   
Some strengths:
 
We are very very lucky to have such a wonderful school available to us.
 
I LOVE RUSSELL!! Thank you for being such a wonderful school!
 
Russell Lower is a fantastic school. All staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. My son enjoys school.
 
My daughter has settled really well into year 1 and enjoys going to school.
 
My children love being at Russell and always speak highly of their teachers. It is reassuring that they feel this way and enjoy going to school.
 
I find anytime I contact the school I am dealt with in a profession way and it is done efficiently. The support and office staff are just as important as the teaching staff and that makes a real difference. Thank you.
 
 
Some areas to continue working on (mentioned by more than one parent):
 
Before and after school capacity
 
Extra curricular clubs - capacity and retaining places after half term
 
Cursive writing in Foundation Stage