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Parental Comments from Questionnaire – October 2024
1
What do you think are the strengths of our school?
Teachers always want the best for the children
Every child is treated equally
Vision for each child to thrive
Good leadership
Personal development
The community at Brighton Avenue
How inclusive the school is
Well disciplined approach to training children
Friendly atmosphere
The love and care they have for the children
Commitment to wellbeing
Teaching & staff
Staff know details about pupils' academic, social, and emotional needs
The school security system is very strong
Staff treat pupils well
Staff deals with every concern raised
The staff are so kind and understanding
Good balance between enjoyable and working hard
Excellent staff
Friendly & competent staff
Amazing Headteacher
Great club offers
Accepting nothing but 100% effort but understanding that not all children will achieve at the same level
Always looking to do more and improve
Education and building up pupils
Sharing information with parents
Genuinely care about the children
Shared values
Nurturing atmosphere
Caters for a wide interest of pupils
My children’s needs are well catered for
Every child is treated and loved the same
Smart uniform
Always there to help parents in any way they can
Wonderful range of engaging and enriching trips, visits and opportunities
Children are taught well and not expected to be able to do everything from the start
Lots of events including parents
The school works closely with parents to support children
Diverse nature accommodates all walks of the world
The curriculum is well rounded and offers everything my child needs and more
Extra curricular activities are superb
Very multicultural
Suitable responsibilities for children according to their age, i.e. buddies and young interpreters
Everything being documented on Tapestry
Kind & understanding surrounding SEN issues and quick to make SEN support plans
They know every child by name
Very dynamic school with lots of activities for pupils and parents
2
What do you think are the areas for development of our school?
More plants inside school
Growing our own food
A slide on KS2 yard
Better understanding towards signs of neurodivergence
More clubs
Organise a cultural world day
Better/more outdoor play provision
Class/events for parents outside of school hours for working parents
Communication
More space for other projects i.e. 'Walk for Water' - this could be helpful with the pupils developing a sense to help others
More emphasis on learning through play
More communication at class doors or on Weduc
Psychological aspects of pupils
Out of school activities
Packed lunch for younger children
Parking area
More use of Tapestry after Reception - it is nice to see what our children are up to even as they get older
Happy/sad sides being given for things they find difficult i.e. not listening/fidgeting - it may impact their self esteem
More information about friendship groups/distributing advice
International menu days as my children like to eat food from their own country
Homework relating to pupils weaknesses
More rain cover for parents
3
Any other comments?
I want to say thank you to Mrs Allan and teachers as my son is very happy
Really happy with how my child is progressing
The SEN support is incredible and I couldn't thank this school enough for all the care and support I have received
We appreciate your efforts towards our children
Thank you for making my child feel special and accepted and heard
A very lovely and amazing school. My daughter is always happy
Parental Comments from Questionnaire – October 2024
1
What do you think are the strengths of our school?
Teachers always want the best for the children
Every child is treated equally
Vision for each child to thrive
Good leadership
Personal development
The community at Brighton Avenue
How inclusive the school is
Well disciplined approach to training children
Friendly atmosphere
The love and care they have for the children
Commitment to wellbeing
Teaching & staff
Staff know details about pupils' academic, social, and emotional needs
The school security system is very strong
Staff treat pupils well
Staff deals with every concern raised
The staff are so kind and understanding
Good balance between enjoyable and working hard
Excellent staff
Friendly & competent staff
Amazing Headteacher
Great club offers
Accepting nothing but 100% effort but understanding that not all children will achieve at the same level
Always looking to do more and improve
Education and building up pupils
Sharing information with parents
Genuinely care about the children
Shared values
Nurturing atmosphere
Caters for a wide interest of pupils
My children’s needs are well catered for
Every child is treated and loved the same
Smart uniform
Always there to help parents in any way they can
Wonderful range of engaging and enriching trips, visits and opportunities
Children are taught well and not expected to be able to do everything from the start
Lots of events including parents
The school works closely with parents to support children
Diverse nature accommodates all walks of the world
The curriculum is well rounded and offers everything my child needs and more
Extra curricular activities are superb
Very multicultural
Suitable responsibilities for children according to their age, i.e. buddies and young interpreters
Everything being documented on Tapestry
Kind & understanding surrounding SEN issues and quick to make SEN support plans
They know every child by name
Very dynamic school with lots of activities for pupils and parents
2
What do you think are the areas for development of our school?
More plants inside school
Growing our own food
A slide on KS2 yard
Better understanding towards signs of neurodivergence
More clubs
Organise a cultural world day
Better/more outdoor play provision
Class/events for parents outside of school hours for working parents
Communication
More space for other projects i.e. 'Walk for Water' - this could be helpful with the pupils developing a sense to help others
More emphasis on learning through play
More communication at class doors or on Weduc
Psychological aspects of pupils
Out of school activities
Packed lunch for younger children
Parking area
More use of Tapestry after Reception - it is nice to see what our children are up to even as they get older
Happy/sad sides being given for things they find difficult i.e. not listening/fidgeting - it may impact their self esteem
More information about friendship groups/distributing advice
International menu days as my children like to eat food from their own country
Homework relating to pupils weaknesses
More rain cover for parents
3
Any other comments?
I want to say thank you to Mrs Allan and teachers as my son is very happy
Really happy with how my child is progressing
The SEN support is incredible and I couldn't thank this school enough for all the care and support I have received
We appreciate your efforts towards our children
Thank you for making my child feel special and accepted and heard
A very lovely and amazing school. My daughter is always happy
(Email Received from a parent July 24)
Hello!
My son attends the pre-school at Brighton Avenue and I wanted to send you some positive feedback.
Our experience with the preschool at Brighton Avenue has been absolutely exceptional from start to finish this year. My son started in September so has had the joy of an entire year of joy filled mornings in the preschool environment with the wonderful team. He always has stories to tell at dinner time and speaks very positively of his time there.
The team have helped him grow in skill and confidence with his writing, number and social skills. He has also loved his muddy monsters mornings! The routine and consistency of the environment everyday has really helped him to know what to expect, and I think this in particular has really helped him feel at ease and go into school easily everyday. The team also take the time to talk to him and get to know his interests and help to engage him through them.
The team always communicate well with me as a parent if there has been an issue and are very helpful if I have had questions or concerns.
Thankyou so much for your exceptional care of my son and helping him to shine! Being able to take him to a caring team each morning has helped me so much as a parent knowing he is safe, happy and well looked after.
We are delighted he will be continuing his journey with you in reception next year but know he will miss his time in pre school very much!
Thankyou, Brighton Avenue Preschool Team, you are AMAZING!!!
Letter received July 24 from Grandparent.
The following quotes have been taken directly from the parent survey comments.
March 2024
What do you think are the strengths of our school? |
Staff know each child, their family and their needs |
Everyone cares about the children – relationships are very strong |
Teachers and The Leadership are extremely knowledgeable |
Everyone is lovely – Very friendly |
Very caring towards pupils and parents |
Good moral |
Wide range of clubs and activities |
Family feeling environment |
Security, kindness and support |
Great communication between parents and staff |
Caring, friendly and amazing |
Always have children's best interests at heart |
Makes sure the children have all the support they need |
Really supportive of international parents |
Breakfast club |
Very safe school and children feel very safe |
Excellent standards around behaviours |
Parents and children always feel very welcomed |
Supportive ethos ALWAYS |
Nuturing and welcoming environment |
Academic excellence – Our School is AMAZING |
Always feel included |
All staff are approachable |
Push children to their fullest potential |
Always supporting the children |
The children are at the centre of everything they do |
Deal with anxiety well |
Headteacher has a great relationship with all of the children – She knows them all AND their parents |
Lots of trips/out of school learning |
My child is always safe at school |
Good support system in school |
Sense of community |
Balanced approach to academic and social life |
So supportive with special needs |
Such a warm welcoming |
March 2023
"Always there to help and supportive."
"Child’s wellbeing is always a priority."
"Making the children happy to attend the school."
"The wonderful mix of pupils from many different backgrounds all learning and playing together as one whole school."
"The team of highly experienced teachers, well-equipped recreation spaces, cleanliness and order within the facilities..."
"Keeping parents up to date, great safety measures for COVID."
"The teaching staff and SMT, the feeling of community within the school. The fact the whole school feels child centred and not results driven."
"Small class sizes, Visibility of Mrs Allan every day, good communication from reception staff, nice environment, good hot food provision, ambitious ethos, celebrating diversity."
"Very interactive with the children."
"Look after student well good."
"Teaching highly quality."
"Help and safety systems "
"My statement at school is positive. I like this school for my daughter."
"My daughter has attended the school since nursery and she has grown into a lovely a lovely girl who is achieving well
Making sure the pupils do really well in school."
"I believe that the school has very strong leadership with Mrs Allan in charge and she is always on top of her game credit where credit is due!!"
"Recognising and praising the good work and effort of the children."
"Teachers always do their best to get children where they should be and give them support."
"The education is fantastic!"
"I get a very strong feeling, from what I can see, that all staff members believe in our children and have high expectations for them. They all matter and care and nurture our children!"