Positive Feedback from Parent Surveys
Some parental Comments from the December 2015 Survey
Teaching:
‘The way in which the children are taught. My daughter is on Reception and has come on very much in letters and numbers in the couple
of months she has been there’
‘My daughter loves going to school! She gets excited with new topics and it is clear this is because of the way she is being taught. She has
always felt encouraged and not forced which is probably why she is so eager to achieve her best’
‘P.E. Mrs Richards has offered an excellent variety. Mrs Kidd’s enthusiasm with both her students and their shows’
‘How each child is treated individually according to their needs and potential’
‘Each year the teachers have been great and pushed my child the correct amount’
‘Helping as much as they can in areas a child struggles with’
Curriculum/Progress:
‘Support given to my child. The general running of the school to keep parents updated with child’s progress’
‘As parents we feel Silver Tree is a happy school and the children are encouraged to achieve the best they can, no matter what, the
children are given great opportunities on trips a lot which we think is fantastic’
Provision:
‘That my child is given lots of opportunities to partake in other activities i.e. athletics, competitions, choir etc.’
‘My child thinks all of school is good. Also, after school clubs’
‘Safety, events/discos/trips, breakfast club’
‘My child loves school and likes to participate in after school clubs’
Pupil Premium:
‘The good range of after school clubs, they are all free, giving all children a chance to join in, even families on a low income’
‘The children are provided with lots of learning experiences outside of the school environment’
Sports Premium:
‘P.E. Mrs Richards has offered an excellent variety. Mrs Kidd’s enthusiasm with both her students and their shows’
Overall Effectiveness:
‘The education my child is receiving and the way she is excelling in her subjects is a reflection of the school as a whole; the teaching, the
atmosphere and the leadership are of the highest standard in my opinion’
‘The way my child was welcomed when starting school’
‘Overall school and the progress they are helping my child make’
‘So far I am happy with everything the school is doing for my 2 older children who attend’
‘There is nothing I have had issued with to say this school should improve’
Community:
‘Breakfast club, after school activities, choir and school productions and school teams. The friends of the school is very active and has
good community links’
Pastoral Care:
‘This school takes time to recognise each child individually and worked hard to make sure each are happy’
‘They are always there to talk to you. They are a very friendly team’
‘All children are given the opportunity to push their learning through after school and break time clubs. All classes help each other and the
older children look after the little ones’
‘Don’t have any problem with the way school handles situations that occur and in my experience school has always informed parents
about anything that worries them about the children. I’d highly recommend this school’
‘The amount of praise a child gets if they have achieved something is brilliant. I love the whole idea of sending out postcards informing
you of your child’s hard work’
‘The buddy system is very good’
‘The teachers and head teacher inform me well of any concerns’
‘You and your child is made welcome as soon as you walk through the school doors’
‘Friendly school, the staff care about the children and are approachable ‘
‘My child loves school and is happy and settled’
Leadership:
‘Don’t have any problem with the way school handles situations that occur and in my experience school has always informed parents
about anything that worries them about the children. I’d highly recommend this school’
‘Headmaster is very hands on, the school, teachers and parents are united with strong links to the community. Parents are involved in
every way, school encourages lots of events and activities with parents being invited along to share experiences’
‘If I have concerns they are dealt with quickly’