A sample of parents, children and young people, and all members of staff were invited to give their views of the school using a pre-inspection questionnaire. Their views informed the inspection process, including the nature of discussions in a number of meetings. Strengths and issues identified were explored by the inspection team, and the findings are included in the inspection report. The following information gives the statistical detail from those that returned questionnaires. Parent Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 The school helps my child to be more confident. My child enjoys learning at school. My child’s learning is progressing well. My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability. The school keeps me well informed about my child’s progress. My child feels safe at school. My child is treated fairly at school. I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support them well. My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. The school asks for my views. The school takes my views into account. The school is well led. Overall, I am happy with the school. Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Royal Blind School 5571146 52 17 33% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 71% 71% 47% 65% 65% 71% 65% 76% 53% 41% 47% 53% 65% 29% 29% 53% 35% 35% 29% 29% 24% 29% 53% 41% 35% 29% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 6% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 94% 100% 82% 94% 88% 88% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 6% 12% 6% 0% Pupil Questionnaire Summary Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate Royal Blind School 5571146 50 11 22% Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 The school is helping me to become more confident. I enjoy learning at school. I am getting along well with my school work. Staff encourage me to do the best I can. Staff talk to me regularly about how to improve my learning. I get help when I need it. Staff listen to me and pay attention to what I say. I have a say in making the way we learn in school better. Staff expect me to take responsibility for my own work in class. Staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect. I feel safe and cared for in school. I have adults in school I can speak to if I am upset or worried about something. I find it easy to talk to staff and they set a good example. Staff make sure that pupils behave well. Staff are good at dealing with bullying behaviour. The pupil council is good at getting improvements made in the school. The school encourages me to make healthy-food choices. I take part in out-of-class activities and school clubs. I know what out-of-school activities and youth groups are available in my local area. Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q2 Strongly Agree & Agree Q1 Not Answered 100% Don’t Know 80% Strongly Disagree 60% Disagree 40% Agree 20% Strongly Agree Percentage % 0% 64% 45% 45% 55% 55% 64% 45% 9% 64% 64% 64% 55% 45% 45% 64% 36% 55% 36% 27% 27% 45% 45% 36% 18% 27% 45% 64% 27% 27% 27% 36% 36% 36% 18% 27% 36% 36% 36% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 9% 0% 9% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 18% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 18% 18% 9% 9% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 91% 91% 91% 91% 73% 91% 91% 73% 91% 91% 91% 91% 82% 82% 82% 64% 91% 73% 64% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 9% 0% 18% 0% 9% 18% Teacher Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Strongly Agree & Agree Disagree & Strongly Disagree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Royal Blind School 5571146 60 43 72% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate Staff regularly discuss how to improve achievement for all pupils at both stage and wholeschool level. All pupils are given activities which meet their learning needs. Pupils are involved in setting learning targets. Pupils are provided with regular feedback on what they need to do to improve. Pupils are provided with opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others. Staff regularly ask for pupils’ views on how their learning experiences could be improved. 49% 47% 0% 0% 5% 0% 95% 0% 49% 26% 42% 21% 30% 47% 53% 49% 51% 47% 2% 16% 2% 12% 7% 0% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 12% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 95% 79% 91% 72% 77% 2% 19% 5% 14% 9% Pupils take an active part in their learning. Staff treat all pupils equally. Staff and pupils respect each other. The pupils are well behaved. Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective. Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning. I have been actively involved in developing the school’s vision and values. I am actively involved in setting priorities to improve the school. I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum by having staff discussions and working groups. I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children. Leadership at all levels is effective. Staff communicate effectively with each other. I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development. Staff across the school share good practice. 56% 79% 70% 65% 70% 51% 44% 37% 35% 40% 14% 26% 30% 26% 37% 40% 35% 49% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 16% 19% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2% 2% 2% 9% 0% 7% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 5% 95% 93% 95% 95% 95% 88% 84% 72% 84% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 16% 19% 12% 77% 26% 35% 53% 47% 19% 51% 51% 35% 49% 2% 19% 14% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 2% 2% 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 95% 77% 86% 88% 95% 2% 19% 14% 7% 2% Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q10 Q11 Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 I have access to the information I need to carry out my work. All staff and pupils respect each other. Pupils are well behaved. I am involved in staff discussions about how to achieve school priorities. I have good opportunities to be involved in making decisions. Staff communicate effectively with each other. Staff treat all pupils equally. Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective. Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning. I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children. Leadership at all levels is effective. I have good opportunities to take part in training activities. Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Royal Blind School 5571146 60 15 25% Strongly Agree Centre Name SEED Number Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 33% 13% 47% 7% 0% 0% 53% 60% 20% 53% 13% 0% 53% 67% 40% 47% 33% 60% 33% 27% 53% 40% 47% 80% 7% 20% 0% 33% 40% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0% 27% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 7% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 7% 0% 7% 13% 13% 0% 7% 13% 20% 7% 7% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7% 0% 7% 0% 87% 80% 87% 53% 33% 60% 87% 87% 73% 93% 60% 80% 7% 20% 0% 33% 53% 40% 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 20% Care Staff Questionnaire Summary Percentage % Q2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 There is effective communication between senior managers and staff. I have good opportunities to be involved in decision-making processes. Staff work hard to promote and maintain good relations with the local community. Care staff and teachers ensure that pupils receive constructive feedback about their work All staff set high standards for pupils’ achievement. The school has effective systems in place to ensure that everyone involved with each pupil is There is effective communication amongst staff. Staff show concern for the care and welfare of the pupils. Time for continuous professional development is used effectively. Pupils are enthusiastic about learning. I like working in this school. There is regular staff discussion about how to achieve school priorities. Senior managers operate effectively as a team. Pupil success is regularly celebrated. Indiscipline is dealt with effectively. There is mutual respect between all staff and pupils. Standards set for pupils’ behaviour are consistently upheld in the school. I am aware of the school’s procedures relating to child protection. The school deals effectively with any instances of bullying. The school is well led. Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20 Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Not Answered DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED Disagree & Strongly Disagree Q1 Strongly Agree & Agree 100% Not Answered 80% Don’t Know 60% Strongly Disagree 40% Disagree 20% Agree 0% Royal Blind School 50 36 72% Strongly Agree Centre Name Quest. Issued Quest. Input Response Rate 19% 14% 36% 50% 53% 42% 22% 78% 19% 44% 72% 28% 22% 58% 22% 36% 39% 72% 47% 47% 69% 78% 61% 47% 44% 56% 67% 19% 69% 53% 25% 69% 72% 39% 61% 56% 56% 25% 36% 50% 11% 8% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 3% 0% 3% 3% 0% 3% 3% 3% 6% 3% 11% 3% 3% 3% 17% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 89% 92% 97% 97% 97% 97% 89% 97% 89% 97% 97% 97% 94% 97% 83% 92% 94% 97% 83% 97% 11% 8% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 0% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%