Parent Survey Results – October 2023
In Oct 2023, we handed out a parent questionnaire and we wish to thank all those parents/carers who took the time to complete and return their survey. We received a record 131 responses.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive and encouraging comments which we have shared with governors. Our staff work very hard to ensure that your child has the best start to their lives. It makes it all the more satisfying when it is recognised by parents and carers. Thank you very much.
93% of our parents would recommend our school to another parent.
It may have been a bit too early to ask our new Reception parents for feedback but it was helpful to capture the initial impressions. We will send another questionnaire out to our new Reception parents in the summer term.
Sometimes when parents have a concern, they are unsure who to talk to. The class teacher is always the person to see about teaching and learning, behaviour or other needs. This will help us to sort out any concerns quickly and effectively. If the concern cannot be resolved at this stage, the class teacher will escalate it to Mrs Westbury (for KS2), Miss Winnett (for Rec/KS1) Miss Spedding (SEND related) or, in some instances, to myself. We will then make an appointment with you to see us. I am also available at the gates on most days. I hope this helps.
What is going well
It was very encouraging to read the positive comments about your immense satisfaction around communication, teaching, support for children with additional needs, curriculum and your child’s wellbeing. We will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations.
What can be better
We appreciate your constructive feedback and suggestions. Here are our responses for the main issues raised:
You are welcome to share your feedback and suggestions at any time so we can constantly improve our practice. All of us at Lydgate work very hard so your children get the best start to their education and a strong parent-school partnership is vital in ensuring that outcome.
Here are the highlights from the results:
- 98% of you feel your child is happy at school
- 98% of you feel that your child is safe at school
- 96% of you feel that your child does well at school
The full results (figures are rounded to the nearest whole number):
Parent Comments Oct 2023 to What is going well?:
(names of children have been removed)
- Teachers putting an effort to shape up his behavior and focus on studies
- Happy child
- Good communication on dojo between myself and my child’s teachers. Looking forward to parents’ meeting this week
- Communication through class dojo between myself and teachers
- My daughter really enjoys going to school, my daughter talks about and emulates her teachers (especially when we go through the Little Wandle cards)
- I feel the teachers are helping with my son’s speech and is making a difference to his pronunciation of letters such as F and S
- Almost everything
- The environment and teaching is of a good standard
- Everything
- Good team work
- The school improving day by day
- Good academic curriculum. Good activities throughout the year
- My child has come a long way since Reception. Really impressed with his reading and spelling
- No bullying. Issues quickly resolved
- Everything she is getting better day to day
- Spellings every week
- Brilliant class teacher, really takes her time to get to know the child and encourages parents. Keeps parents up to date
- Everything is good
- My child is getting good learning
- Brilliant teaching. Excellent communication with parents (teachers via the app) on the child in class. Lots of communication on school activities/events/keeps parents involved
- My child is happy. I know any concerns will be resolved
- Lydgate has been a very good school for both my children. Academically and socially
- My child is reading well and doing slightly better with his maths.
- My son is very settled in his new class. Teacher is lovely very approachable
- Maths
- Everything
- My child doing really well in school. I am very happy to send my children to this school
- My child is working behind the year she is in but I think she is getting the support she needs to help her move forward
- My child is happy with the subjects he is doing
- High level of work
- The teachers and staff are well supportive
- Very well informed with progress
- My child loves coming to school every day. He’s very happy in his class
- The school is doing a good job in supporting my child’s personal and educational development
- She is doing great and I am happy with her learning
- A lot of effort is being put in with my son. I really do appreciate it a lot. Thanks to his class teachers. Thank you
- The teaching at Lydgate is great
- My child is really enjoying school
- School always keeps us informed about what my child is learning each half term and there are lots of opportunities to meet the teachers and see the children in the learning environment
- There are high expectations of my child
- No complaints – All is well and we are satisfied
- My daughter is flourishing at the school. It’ll be sad that she is leaving. She will miss the staff. Thank you for a wonderful primary school experience
- Kept very well informed with progress