Parents’ Night – 31st March 2016

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for attending our recent Parents’ Evening. The feedback received following the meetings and the workshops that were available was very positive. On the night we asked if you could spare some time to complete a questionnaire regarding the working relationships between parents and staff. Your opinions are very important to us and we take these into consideration when evaluating our current practice and considering how we can plan for improvement.

We received 20 responses to the questionnaire and the results are shown below.

Question

Yes

Not

Sure

Any Comments

1. Do you feel that all parents/carers are made to feel welcome in the school?

100%

–

2. Do you feel that all staff and parents/carers treat each other with respect?

100%

–

3. Do you feel that all staff encourage the involvement of all parents/carers in their children’s learning?

90%

–

10%

–

4. Do you feel that parents/carers take an active part in their children’s learning within the school?

90%

–

10%

We are always invited to attend class events.

5. Do you feel that parents/carers are clear about what they can do to support their children’s learning at home?

90%

–

10%

Would be good to have parent class for spelling strategies for homework.

6. Do you feel that efforts are made to overcome any barriers that exist which prevent parents’/carers’ involvement in their children’s learning?

85%

10%

–

7. Do you feel that communication between staff and parents/carers is good?

80%

–

20%

Most times

At times – can be difficult to speak to relevant staff.

8. Are there flexible opportunities for parents/carers to consult teachers about their children’s learning?

80%

–

20%

Usually only during school hours (difficult as parent works) However, good that parents’ night offer other appointments.

9. Do you feel that parents/carers are informed about school policies and practices?

75%

–

25%

–

10. Do you feel that parents/carers are involved in school decision-making?

70%

25%

Yes – Parent/Teacher meetings and council are very good.

11. DO you feel that parents/carers are consulted when there are important developments taking place?

80%

–

20%

Think this should be down to the school as they know what is best for the children.

12. Do you feel that parents’/carers’ skills and knowledge are utilised within the school?

65%

10%

25%

Could be utilised more.

13. Are parents/carers asked to participate in school activities?

95%

–

Thank you very much for your taking the time to complete this questionnaire. The information gathered will be very useful to us when planning for the next term and next session.

If you have any further feedback or wish to discuss this further please don’t hesitate to contact us at the school.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Lang & Miss McGinley