2a

For the annual School Improvement Plan, we contact the parents to ask for their views and opinions on all matters with relevance to school. (Excerpts are included in the plan)

The School Council, which meets weekly, seeks the views of the children -having a suggestion box in each classroom. Their views are listened to and acted upon, so they are seen to be of value. (School Council minutes)

The Chairperson of the Council will report formally to the Governors once a term (from Autumn 2007). The report will be a formal item on the governors meeting agenda and at staff meetings.

The school has an open approach policy - parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns at any time.

Volunteer Parents are invited to assist in school throughout both Key Stages

Volunteer Parents are invited to accompany children on Educational visits

The school invites parents to attend formal open evenings where they can discuss the progress of the children privately. We have a very high attendance at these meetings.

In the Summer Term, parents are given a detailed report of their child’s progress, and are also given the opportunity to attend a further meeting to discuss any issues arising.

In addition, all parents are fully aware that they may make an appointment at any time with the class teacher, deputy headteacher or headteacher to discuss any emerging issues relating to their child.

Parents are very well represented on the school’s governing body.

Governors are highly committed and meet regularly - in committees and as a full body (see minutes)

The school provides a very effective, well-planned pastoral programme which incorporates PSHCE. This has a very positive impact on pupils’ personal development. Rainbows -a group to support children who feel they have problems in their home life through a programme of counselling with trained staff -is held weekly.

'Parents are seen as true partners in their children's learning -newsletters are very detailed, communication systems established with parents are very good' -OFSTED

The Pastoral system has been in place for six years. Each teacher or TA has a Pastoral Care group who meet for one hour every two weeks and each group contains pupils from Foundation/Reception to Year 6.

Transfer to High School is relatively painless with very good liaison -visits and activities are planned throughout the year

2b

We achieve our aim of high quality provision and making good progress because:

Children like their school

They have high expectations

They know they have to work hard

They know that they can express their views (children address the full school on many occasions)

They know they are trusted and are given responsibility in school (Buddies, Friendship Groups, Monitors, Prefects, House Captains, Council Members)

Parents value the school ethos because they like our expectations of good behaviour

They know we set and expect high standards in academic achievement, sport and music

OFSTED

What pleases parents most:

The high standards pupils achieve

The very good attitudes and values that the school promotes

The leadership of the Headteacher

The good quality of teaching

The very good provision made for pupils personal development

• Replies to Questionnaires

Agree               Disagree

My child likes school.                                                               95%                   5%

My child is making good progress in school.                              97%                   3%

I am kept well informed how my child is getting on.        82%                 18%

The school works well with parents.                                          83%                 17%

I would feel comfortable about approaching the                         93%                   7%

school with a question or difficulty.

My child gets the right amount of work to do at home.   76%                  24%

The teaching is good                                                                 94%                    6%

• 'It was evident that the teachers had forged excellent relationships with their pupils, as pupils were very happy to learn, ask questions and share resources with each other'. (Ofsted )

• Inspectors also reported that,

‘This is a school where each individual is highly valued for his or her uniqueness and the Citizenship project enhances all aspects of school life'. (Ofsted )

2c

Following the annual request for parents' views, the action taken on those views is reported via newsletters. (Newsletters)

An open evening is held at the beginning of the school year for all parents to attend -information is given to them about the curriculum for that year and they are informed of days for homework, swimming, P.E.

Parents come to school to assist with a variety of activities in both Key Stages

Many parents accompany the children on their Educational Visits.

• A new parental questionnaire, together with any emerging issues, will be organised for the Autumn Term 2007, and then be reported to Governors.

• The views of Year 6 pupils are shared with all other pupils and parents at an end of year assembly.

• On an annual basis, we give all children a questionnaire to complete and relate findings to staff, pupils and parents.(see copy)
2d

In response to requests, we have:

Constructed a new Foundation playground

Set up an After School Club

Run a Y6 Breakfast Club during SATs week

Held a Prom evening, or a celebration of their choice, for the leavers

Installed a Tyre Park

Installed and built a Sensory Garden

The views of the pupils in each class are relayed to the school council. Staff views are also received via a Suggestion Box.

Following theY6 parents’ meeting, they decide the format of the end of school celebration for their children.

With the proceeds from the Spring Fair, the children decided they would like us to provide picnic benches, benches, colourful bins, and plant the areas outside the Infant classrooms.

School/parish community helps to organise social event for parents.

The School Council requests many improvements to our facilities -many are acted upon.